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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS
FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE 1973 MODEL MINI BUS OR MAXI VAN TO BE USED FOR
THE TRANSPORTATION OF SENIOR CITIZENS 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, requested
to advertise for bids for sale to the City of Paducah of one (1) new
1973 Mini Bus or Maxi Van for use in transportation of senior citizens
of the City of Paducah, Kentucky, said mini bus or maxi van to have
the specifications, and all bidders to meet the terms and conditions
as hereinafter set forth.
SECTION 2. Each bidder shall state the amount he will accept
in cash for the purchase of the motor vehicle specified above and agree
to equip same with the following items of equipment:
V-8 Engine - 350 Cu. In. or larger
Extra Heavy Duty automatic transmission - 3 speed
Wheel Base 120" or over
Brakes - Power front disc with dual masters and warning light
Laminated fixed glass all around except for Driver and
passenger door
Tires - 10 ply - Wheels should be six hole disc or more
Alternator - 55 amp or larger - anti -spin deferential
70 amp -hr battery
Heavy duty shocks
Chrome rear and front bumper
Cigarette lighter
Courtesy light switch for all doors
Air conditioner and insulation package
All heavy-duty vinyl interior
High output heater and defroster with auxiliary hot water heat for
passenger department
Radio
Full headliner and also non -slip carpet throughout
Western type rear view mirrors Bright lefthand & righthand 5X8
Standard equipment package
Color preference - Turquoise
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 motor vehicle of the model bid upon
with the equipment offered, and the successful bidder must be capable
of delivering said motor vehicle bid upon within sixty days after the
date of any contract.
SECTION 3. The City Manager shall advertise for sealed bids
by posting a notice at the City Hall door and by inserting such
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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
best responsible 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 4. This resolution shall be in full force and effect
from and after its adoption.
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Mayor
Passed by the Board of Commissioners December 19, 1972
Recorded by Sarah Thurman, City Clerk, December 19, 1972.