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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS
FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) new 1969 STATION WAGON FOR USE IN THE
POLICE 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
to advertise for bids for the sale to the City of Paducah, Kentucky
of one (1) new 1969 station wagon having the following specifications:
Four -door, medium sized station wagon
15" wheels
4 -ply heavy duty tires (No 2 -ply with 4 -ply rating)
Power steering
Heavy duty brakes
Police package or kit, to be described in detail, and to
include a heavy duty alternator, 55 ampere minimum, with
dual pulley and belts
Seat belts, with automatic rollers, for all seats
V-8 Engine, minimum 290 cu. inch'
Heavy duty automatic transmission
Heavy duty shock absorbers
Spare wheel and tire
Two spotlights (one on each site) furnished by the City,
to be installed by the successful bidder
Dual sun visors
Back-up lights
Wiring in the overhead and through the windshiels post, for
the red light on top of the vehicle, shall be installed at
factory; metal reinforcement plate in overhead for support
of red light.
Color! Vehicle is to have black body, with white top and white
front doors.
Heater and defroster
Standard equipment to be described dully
Middle seat modification, split second seat (1/3-2/3) to
obtain ambulance attendant's seat. Install new hinging
apparatus and unholster both portions to match the interior
trim of the vehicle
Stretcher, folding rubber bottom, emergency, with 2 wheels
and posts which fold for storage, with 2 post cups installed
in vehicle to hold stretcher when in use.
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Any necessary lock -down or holding devices needed to secure
stretcher, both when in use and when stored, are to be
installed.
Tailgate plate, to reduce the gap between tailgate and bed
of vehicle, to be installed
Protector, metal screen, for driver's compartment, (above
and behind front seat).
Each bidder shall state in his bid the popular name and model upon
which he bids, and if requested, will exhibit at the City Hall to the
City Officials a similar car of the model bid upon with the equipment
offered, and shall also state the approximate length of time required
for delivery after a contract is awarded.
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 Paducah 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
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 any bidder 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.
Mayor
Passed by the Board of Commissioners December 27, 1968
Recorded by Sarah Thurman, City Clerk, December 27, 1968.