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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances Book 13, Page 904, No Resolution Number904 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR 1000 FEET OF 112 -INCH FIRE HOSE AND 1000 FEET OF 21 - INCH FIRE HOSE FOR USE BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, PRESCRIBING THE TERNS AND'CONDITIONS UPON WHICH SAID PURCHASE SHALL BE MADE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF =,11ISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY: SECTION 1. That the City Manager be, and he is hereby, authorized to advertise for bids for the purchase of 1000 feet of 12 -inch fire hose and 1000 feet of 22 -inch fire hose to be used by the fire department of the City of Paducah, Kentucky, and having the following specifications: lz inch double jacket cotton rubber lined fire hose in 50 foot lengths, to be mildew proof or equal. Couplings of the brass forged rocker lug type. The female half of each coupling shall be stamped with date of manufacture. Coupling to be new with National Standard Threads and attached at factory. At each end of hose not approaching within four (k) feet of the coupling the manufacturer's name, month and year of manufacture and the proof test pressure as "Tested to 500 lbs." shall have indelibly stenciled thereon, in print of not less than one (1) inch high, using ink of contrasting color. The fire hose furnished under the terms of this proposal shall have a potential service life of not less than ten (10) years, shall be capable of withstanding, berring mistreatment or accidental damage, and without deterioration such as would render the hose unfit for service, normal active duty for a period of not less than ten (10) years, during which the hose is in active service outside of storeroom. The same specifications and conditions shall pertain to the 2z -inch hose with the exception of the coupling which shall have the Paducah thread. Each bidder shall submit a sample of the hose bid upon by him and each bid shall be accompanied by complete detailed specifications. SECTION 2. The City Manager shall advertise for bids by posting a notice at the City Hall door and by inserting notice for the request for bids in at least one issue of the Sune'Democrat. The notice shall be posted and published at least seven days prior tp the opening 905/ of bids and no bid shall be opened within ten daysfrom the date on which this resolution is adopted. No bid shall be received after the hour fixed in the notice for the opening of bids. All bids received up to the time fixed in the notice for the opening of bids shall be filed with the Board of Commissioners who may let the contract to the lowest responsible bidder or bidders. The Board of Commissioners shall reserve the right to reject any and all bids and the City of Paducah shall not be legally obligated to purchase said fire hose until the adoption of an ordinance authorizing the execution of a contract. SECTION 3. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption. �6' 9 Passed by the Board of Commissioners May 10, 1958 Recorded by Sarah Thurman, City Clerk, May 10, 1958.