HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances Book 13, Page 950, No Resolution NumberA RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR
BIDS FOR THE PURCHASE: OF ONE COMBINATION BACKHOU AND LOADER FOR
USE IN THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, AND PRESCRIBING THE CONDITIONS
UPON :•11HICH SUCH PURCHASE SHALL BE MADE
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY:
SECTION 1. That the City Manager be, and he is hereby,
requested and directed to advertise for bidd for the sale to the
City of one (1) combination backhoe and loader, having the
following specifications: Roll back on each bucket; about 180
degree siring on the hoe boom; with a digging depth of about 12 feet;
dumping height of loader boom sufficient height to load any dump
truck; reverse speed should be as much as forward speed or greater;
specified road lights and power steering and heavy duty cooling system.
Each bidder is to state the amount he is willing to accept
for the purchase price of said equipment; the length of time re-
quired for delivery after contract is awarded; and if requested
must•demonstrate similar equipment as that upon which he is bidding.
SECTION 2. The City Manager shall advertise for bids by
a notice posted at the City Hall door and by inserting notice of the
request for bids in the Sun Democrat to be published once a week
for three consecutive weeks. All bids shall be sealed and no bid
shall be received after the hour fixed in the notice for the opening
of same. All bids received by the City Manager up to the time fixed
in the notice for the opening of same shall be filed with the Board
of Commissioners who may let a contract to the lowest and best bidder,
and the Board of Commissioners shall reserve the right to reject any
and all bids and the City shall not become legally obligated to
purchase said equipment until the adoption of an ordinance authorizing
the execution of a purchase contract.
SECTIOII 3. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect
from and after its adoption.
Mayor. /
Passed by the Board of Commissioners September 23, 1958
Recorded by Sarah Thurman, City Clerk, September 23, 1958.