HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances Book 13, Page 977, No Resolution Number977
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR
BIDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE MOTOR GRADER FOR USE IN THE PUBLIC
WORKS DEPARTMENT, AND PRESCRIBING.THE CONDITIONS UPON WHICH 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 bids for the sale to the
City of one (1) new motor grader having the following specifications:
Current Manufacturer Tandem Drive Motor Grader
Approximately 50 to 75 H.P. Diesel Engine
Combination Manual and Power Steering with Hydraulic Booster
Leaning Front Wheels
Hydraulic Shiftable Moldboard,
Preferably all controls hydraulic operated by hand levers in cab
Deluxe cab with safety glass, heater and windshield wipers
Hydraulic Brakes, also emergency or parking brakes
Electric starter, hour meter, generator, muffler
Adjustable lights on each side of cab front
Front and rear tires 10.00 x 24 - 8 ply - 100 level first line,
earth moving, low pressure tires and tubes
Operating and parts manual to be delivered with equipment
. Colors to be specified
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 Oity Manager up to the time fixed in the notice for the opening of s,
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.
SECTION 3. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from
and after its adoption.
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Passed by the Board of Commissioners November 5, 1958
Recorded by Sarah Thurman, City Clerk, November 5, 1958