HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances Book 15, Page 90, No Resolution NumberA RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS
FOR 1000 FEET OF 2J -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:
SECTION 1. That the City Manager be, and he is hereby,
authorized to advertise for bids .for the purchase of 1000 feet of
21 -inch fire hose to be used by the Fire Department of the City of
Paducah, Kentucky, having the following specifications:
22 -inch double jacket cotton rubber lined fire hose in
50 feet 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 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 withdtanding, 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 stormroom.
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 posti
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 (7) 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 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 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.
C. Winston Gholson, Mayor Pro Tem
U John Hornsby, Co ssioner
Passed by the Board of Commissioners July 9, 1963
Recorded by Sarah Thurman, City Clerk, July 9, 1963.