HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances Book 14, Page 301, No Resolution Number30
A RESOLUTIOU REQUESTI:'G THE CITY I.IANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR
BIDS FOR THE PURCIiASE Or ONE (1) NEVI FOUR (4) CUBIC YARD 1 -MOR
PICK-UP S,'1EEPER FOR USE IN THE DEPARTNE14T OF PUBLIC ,•Ioam, AND
PRESCRIBING THE CONDITIONS UPON -WHICH SUCH PURCHASE SHALL BE idADE
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COP11ISSIONERS OF THE CITY
OF PADUCAH, IEUTUCKY:
SECTION 1. That the City Manager be, and he is hereby
authorized and directed to advertise for bids for the sale to the
City of One (1) new four (4) cubic yard motor pick-up sweeper for
use in the Department of Public Jorks, having the following
specifications:
GENERAL. The sweeper shall be of the three wheel design
to give maximum maneuverability in sweeping around obstructions,
have a minimum carrying capacity of 1 cubic yards so that the ma-ximum
curb miles of streets may be swept between dumping, have power steering
for easy, maneuvering, sweep at least an b` foot swath, be self pro-
pelled, and of a design that will permit easy proper cleaning.
EI?GI-m The sweeper is to be powered by a heavy duty
industrial type, water cooled engine of at least six cylinders and
having no less than 264 cubic inches of displacement and a brake
horsepower rating of 122 horsepower at governed engine speed. This
engine to provide adequate power to do heavy sweeping.
AUW'ILIARY DRIVES. 'Jain Broom, Side Broom and Conveyors shall
all have their own drive so that the brooms or conveyor do not stop
when declutching to shift gears or when coasting. Also separate drives
will permit the correct broom speeds for good sweeping of heavy dirt
when the sweeper must go very slow or when maneuvering around parked
cars or other obstacles.
BROOi•iS. ;lain Broom - Rotary main pick-up broom shall not be
less than 6891 long and 361, in diameter and shall have a formed sheet
steel core to properly hold sweeping fibres. Control to maintain
correct and constant broom sweeping pressure between street and broom
shall be made from the cab so that the operator at all times,
without getting out of his cab, can maintain the correct broom
pressure for all sweeping conditions. blain Broom drive shain shall
run in a dust tight, totally enclosed, housing which shall have
provisions for an oil bath for chain to run through.
SIDE Broom - Rotary digging type 3611 diameter side broom
located on right hand side behind the front wheel in full view of
operator and so that the distance between the side broom and the main
broom is kept to a minimum and so that no center dirt deflector board
need to extend forward of the front hopper. Side broom also to have
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flexible movement rearward, sideward and upward so that broom will
adjust itself to the various slopes .of the street and gutter. Control
of broom pressure made from cab and hydraulic system so designed as
to maintain constant pressure between broom and street regardless of
level of surface being swept.
TRANSIZSSION. Heavy-duty type, having four (4) forward speeds
and one (1) reverse.
CONVEYOR. Endless multiple -ply fabric reinforced rubber
conveyor belt with molded on cleats that will reduce the chances of
jamming the conveyor when picking up tin cans, sticks, boards, bricks
and etc. Belt to carry a one year guarantee.
DIRT HOPPER. To be not less than 4 cubic yards in capacity
and to be so desighed as to dump directly on the street a nice neat
compact pile for rehandling. All dumping controls made hydraulically
from cab.
SPRAY SYSTEM. Spray nozzles for side broom are to be located
so as to spray direct on dirt thrown by the side broom tp main broom
so as to reduce dusting as much as possible. Spray nozzles for main
broom to be located at rear of hopper again to minimuze dusting.
Amount of spray to be controllable from cab by operator. Water tank
to have at least 275 gallon capacity and water tank guage to be a
dial type instrument and electric actuated.
CAE. To be constructed heavy guage steel, of welded con-
struction, with shatter=proof glass windshield. All windows set in
rubber. Cab to be equipped with dual electric windshield wipers
and side curtains.
BRAIDJS. Heavy duty, industrial type brakes in the drive
wheels shall be .fully enclosed and shielded to keep out the entrance
of dirt and water.
TIRES. Drive wheels 11:00 ;c 20, 12 -ply pneumatic tires.
Guide wheel, 10:00 x 20, 12 -ply pneumatic tire.
CUNTROLS. I%iounted on single control panel, including water
spray control valve, tachometer, speedometer, and engine hour meter.
EQUIPPED TITH. Clearance lights; defrost fan; directional
signals, rear view mirrors, heater and flasher li-ghts.
Colors and lettering to be specified.
Instruction manual and parts manual to be delivered with
the machine.
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State percentage of discount on all spare parts.
Each bidder is to state the amount he will accept in cash
for the purchase price of such sweeper, and also the amount of such
purchase price to be allowed by accepting as trade-in of one (1)
Austin 7.estern sweeper.
Each bidder shall state the length of time required for
delivery after a purchase contract is awarded, and shall give .full
information as to guarantees.
SECTION 2. The City I-IanaLer shall advertise for bids by a
notice posted at the City Pall 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 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. The Board reserves the
right to reject any and all bids and the city shall not become
obligated to purchase such 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.
r a ey ' 4IW_'V,I, r Pro Teri
:inston U -o son, Commissioner
Passed by the Board of Commissioners June 28, 1960
Recorded by Sarah Thurman, City Clerk, June 28, 1960.