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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances Book 16, Page 108, No Resolution NumberA RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THREE (3) DUMP TRUCKS FOR USE IN THE STREET DEPARTt4E1,!T AND ONE (1) TRUCK CAB AND CHASSIS WITHOUT BLD FOR USE IPI THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, AND PRE- SCRIBING 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 and directed to advertise for bids.for the purchase by the City of three (3) dump trucks for use by the Street Department and one (1) truck cab and chassis without bed for the Parks and Recreation Department, having the followinr*.s.pecifications: Street Department Truck Specifications Wheel Base 139 to 146 inch wheel base, 72 inch cab to rear axle. Bed Size, 108 x 78 inches, four (4.) cut.ic yards capacity (water level), equipped with seven (7) inch diameter hydraulic cylinder and cab ruard. G.V.1,'1. Rating G.V.W. Rating shall be a.minimum of 24,000 pounds. Front Susvension Axle, 7000 pound minimum capacity. Springs, 3500 pound minimum capacity. Rear Suspension Axle, single speed 1'x,000 pound minimum capacity. Springs, 11,500 pound minimum capacity and eauipped with overloads. Motor 195 minimum gross horsepower V type gasoline enrine. Transmission Five (5) speed transmission. Brakes Increased capacity, vacuum over hydraulic with booster. Frame Heavy duty outer .frame reinforcements. Wheels and Tires Wheels shall he cast spoke type. Tires shall be 9:00 x 20 10 ply 100 level tires and tubes. One (1) only mounted spare tire and wheel shall he furnished for the three (3) trucks. Clutch Heavy duty thirteen (13) inch. Electrical Thirty-seven (37) ampere alternator. Gages Ameter, heat indicator, oil pressure and fuel gages shall be installed. 109 Color Omaha Orange and Black as specified by the purchaser. General West coast type rear view mirror, one each side. Fresh air type heater and defrosters. Front and rear mounted turn indicators equipped with hazard switch. Dual electric, two (2) speed electric windshield wipers. Front end tow hooks. Mechanical tachometer R.P.M. Governor. Parks &. Recreation Trust Specifications General Conventional cab. Manufacturers G.V.W. rating, minimum 18,000 pounds. Turn signals front and rear equipped with traffic hazard switch. Dual electric, two (2) speed windshield wipers. Fresh air heater and defrosters. Wheel Base 139 to 146 inch wheel base and 72 inches cab to rear axle. Front Suspension Springs, minimum 3,000 pounds each at pad. Axle, minimum 5,000 pounds. Rear Suspension Springs, minimum 7500 pounds at pad equipped with overload springs in addition to minimum. Axle, single speed minimum 15,000 pounds. Engine Gasoline, minimum -ross horsepower rating of 170 H.P. Transmission Four (4) speed transmission. Brakes Vacuum, hydraulic (Booster Equipped). Electrical Thirtv-seven (37) Ampere alternator. Frame Heavy duty frame reinforcements. Gapes Ameter, heat indicator, oil pressure and fuel gages. Wheels and Tires Standard disc type wheels, dual rear, 8:25 x 20 10 ply 100 level tires and tubes, front and rear. Color Omaha Oranpe and Black as specified by purchaser. SECTION 2. Each bidder shall state the amount he will accept in cash for the purchase of the hour (4) trucks described above, and also the amount he will allow for trade-in of three (3) 1952 1j ton L-160 International Dump Trucks and one (1) 1951 Chevrolet 1? ton Model UV Dump Truck. 110 Each bidder must hid upon all four (4) trucks as a unit and no Split hid will he considered. Trade-in trucks can he seen at the City Garage, 9th and Madison Streets and at the Parks and Recreation Garage at Noble Park. All prices quoted shall include or refer to any and all applicable taxes. Each bidder shall furnish the City with factory specifications describing the equipment he offers for sale, and furnish information as to all applicable guarantees, and shall state the length of time required for delivery after the execution of a purchase contract. SECTION 3. 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 days nor more than twenty-one 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 openinp 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 Commission- ers shall reserve the richt to reject anv and all bids and the City shall not become legally obligated to anv bidder until the adoption of an ordinance authorizing the execution of a purchase contract. SECTION t. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption. Mayor Passed by the Board of Commissioners May 2, 1967 Recorded by Sarah Thurman, City Clerk, May 2, 1967.