HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances Book 15, Page 412, No Resolution NumberA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS
FOR 1000 FEET OF 2? -INCH FIRE HOSE FOR USE BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OF
THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, AND PRESCRIBING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
UPON WHICH SUCH PURCHASE SHALL BE MADE
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY:
SLCTION 1. That the City Manager be, and he is hereby,
authorized to advertise .for bids for the purchase of 1000 feet of
2' -inch fire hose to be used by the Fire Department of the City of
Paducah, Kentuikv, havin- the follo:•ring specifications:
21W -inch double iacket cotton rubber lined fire hose in
50 foot lengths, to he 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. Couplings to he new
with the Paducah thread and attached at factory.
At each end of hose not approaching within four (4) feet
of the coupling the manufacturer's name, month and year of manu-
facture and the proof test pressure as "Tested to 500 lbs." shall
be 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, barring 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.
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 sealed bids
by posting a notice at the City Hall door and by inserting notice of
the request for bids in the Sun -Democrat to be published not less
than seven (f) days nor more than twenty-one (21) days before the
date fixed for the opening of bids. All bids shall be sealed and
no bid shall be received after the hour fixed in the notice for the
opening of same. All kids received by the City Manarrer up to the
time fixed in the notice for the opening of same shall he 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 hose until the adoption of an
ordinance authorizing the execution of a purchase contract.
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SECTION 3_ This Resolution shall be in full force and effect
from and after its adoption.
Mayor
Passed by the Eoard of Commissioners November 10, 1961,
Recorded by Sarah Thurman, City Clerk, November 10, 1964.