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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances Book 17, Page 22, No Resolution Number22 V A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE SALE TO THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KE NTUCKY, OF UNIFORMS AND ASSOCIATED CLOTHING FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF SAID CITY, AND PRESCRIBING THE CONDITIONS UPON WHICH 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, authori- zed and directed to advertise for bids for the sale to the City of Paducah, Kentucky, of uniforms and associated clothing for use by the members of the Police Department of said city, total amount approxi- mately $6,000.00, and having the following specifications: A. JACKETS (IKE) The jacket shall be made of Metcalf No. 386, 14 oz., navy blue serge (an equal quality or better whip -cord material may be substituted at the option of the purchasing officer), bi-swing back, heavy-duty satin lining with French blue shoulder straps, one-half inch French blue stripe halfway around each sleeve (top sleeve only) for Patrolmen. One-half inch red stripe half -way around each sleeve (top sleeve only) for Sergeant. On all Sergeants' jackets, chevrons (type and color to be same as sample furnished by Paducah Police Department) shall be placed on each sleeve five inches below the shoulder seam. Two one-half inch gold stripes (silk cloth braid) for Captain. Three one-half inch gold stripes on each sleeve (top sleeve only) (silk cloth braid) for Assistant Chief. Four one-half inch gold stripes on each sleeve (top sleeve only (silk cloth braid) for Chief. Silver "P" buttons on all jackets (including front, pocket, shoulder strap and sleeve buttons) for Patrolmen. Gold "P" buttons (including front, pocket, shoulder strap and sleeve buttons) on all jackets for Sergeants' ranks and above. Paducah Police Department shoulder patches shall be placed on the left sleeve one inch below the shoulder seam. Shoulder patches are to be furnished by the Paducah Police Department. All jackets shall be equipped with four (4) metal belt hooks fitted on the outside waistband at the proper locations. Metallic thread service stars and bars (gold for Sergeant and above, silver for Patrolmen) shall be placed on the left sleeve, centered on the 23 outside of the sleeve and beginning one inch above the one-half inch braid. One star shall represent five (5) years' service and each bar shall represent one (1) year of service. A combination using the maximum number of stars and the minimum number of bars shall be used on each individual's jacket according to his tenure of service. Black leather binding on the cuffs of the sleeves may be requested by the individual officer. B. UNIFORM COAT The uniform coat shall be made of Metcalf No. 386, 14 oz., navy blue serge (an equal quality or better whip -cord material may be substituted at the option of the purchasing officer), heavy-duty satin lining, single breasted. Pleated breast pockets with three point flaps. Hidden side pockets with three point flaps. One-half inch French blue stripe half -way around each sleeve (top sleeve only) for Patrolmen. One-half inch red stripe half -way around each sleeve (top sleeve only) for Sergeant. On all Sergeant's coats, chevrons (type and color to be same as sample furnished by Paducah Police Department) shall be placed on each sleeve five inches below the shoulder seam. Two one-half inch gold stripes (silk cloth braid) for Captain. Three one-half inch gold stripes on each sleeve (top sleeve only) (silk cloth braid) for Assistant Chief. Four one-half inch gold stripes on each sleeve (top sleeve only) (silk cloth braid) for Chief. Silver "P" buttons on all coats (including front, pocket, shoulder strap and sleeve buttons) for Patrolmen. Gold "P" buttons (including front, pocket, shoulder strap and sleeve buttons) on all coats for Sergeant's ranks and above. Paducah Police Department shoulder patches shall be placed on the left sleeve one inch below the shoulder seam. Shoulder patches are to be furnished by the Paducah Police Department. All coats shall be equipped with two (2) metal belt hooks fitted on the outside waistband at the proper locations. Metallic thread service stars and bars (gold for Sergeant and above, silver for Patrolmen) shall be placed on the left sleeve, centered on the outside of the sleeve and beginning one inch above the one-half inch braid. One star shall represent five (5) years of service and each bar shall represent one (1) year of service. A combination using the macimum number of stars and the minimum number of bars shall be used on each individual's coat according to his tenure of service. 24 C. TROUSERS - FALL AND WINTER The trousers shall be made of Metcalf No. 386, 14 oz., navy blue serge (an equal quality or better whip -cord material may be substituted at the option of the purchasing officer). They shall have one-quarter cut pockets. They shall have two-inch belt loops, one -inch wide, no cuffs and reinforced pocket corners. Stock fall and winter trousers, of material quality equal to that of tailor-made garments set forth in these specifications, may be purcha by the individual officer in preference to tailor-made items. D. TROUSERS - SUMMER The trousers shall be No. 120, F & S Metcalf tropical cloth, navy blue. They shall have one-quarter cut pockets. They shall have two-inch belt loops, one -inch wide, no cuffs, and reinforced pocket corners. Stock summer trousers, of material quality equal to that of tailor-made garments set forth in these specifications, may be purchased by the individual officer in the preference to tailor-made items. E. SHIRTS - WINTER - PATROLMEN 1. The shirt shall be standard quality medium blue Simpson Soulette Poplin, shoulder straps and badge plate with reinforcement to shoulder, pleated pockets, long sleeve, one -button sleeve and regulation type collar, semi -form fitting. 2. Tailored - Form Fitting: (Winter - Patrolmen) The shirt shall be standard quality, medium blue Conqueror Tropical (or equivalent), guaranteed washable fast color, shoulder straps with badge plate with reinforcement to shoulder, pleated pockets, long sleeve, three -button sleeve and regulation type collar, tailored form -fitting. F. SHIRTS - WINTER - SERGEANT AND ABOVE The shirt shall be standard quality white Simpson Soulette Poplin, shoulder straps and badge plate with reinforcement to shoulder, pleated pockets, long sleeve, one -button sleeve and regulation type collar, semi -form fitting. G. SHIRTS - SUMMER - PATROLMEN 1. The shirt shall be standard quality, medium blue Simpson Soulette Poplin, shoulder straps and badge plate with reinforcement to shoulder, pleated pockets, short sleeve, convertible collar, semi -form fitting. 2s 2. Tailored - Form Fitting: (Summer Patrolmen) The shirt shall be standard quality, medium blue Conqueror Tropical (or equivalent), guaranteed washable fast color, shoulder straps with badge plate with reinforcement to shoulder, pleated pockets, short sleeve, convertible collar, tailored form -fitting. H. SHIRT - SUMMER - SERGEANTS AND ABOVE The shirt shall be standard quality, white Simpson Soulette Poplin, shoulder straps and badge plate with reinforcement to shoulder, pleated pockets, short sleeve, convertible collar, semi -form fitting. I. CAPS - SUMMER -._PATROLMEN The cap shall be Wentworth -Foreman "Headmaster", summer white leatherette, eight point open cane frame, one hole for badge, genuine leather sweatband, silver "P" buttons. J. CAPS - SUMMER - SERGEANTS AND ABOVE The cap shall be Wentworth -Foreman "Headmaster", summer white leatherette, eight point open cane frame, one hole for badge, genuine leather sweatband, two rows of gold soutache and gold "P" buttons. K. CAPS - WINTER - PATROLMEN The cap shall be all wool navy blue serge, eight point open cane frame, one hole for badge, with a lace band over cane frame, silver "P" buttons. L. CAPS - WINTER - SERGEANT AND ABOVE The cap shall be all wool navy blue serge, eight point open cane frame, one hole for badge, lace band over cane frame, two rows of gold soutache and gold "P" buttons. M. TIES The tie shall be black dacron and wool, clip on, choke proof type, or four-in-hand style. N. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS Leather goods, shoes, etc., as selected by officer. All leather goods must be first quality and black in color. All sidearm holsters must be "Trooper Holster Style", black leather, to fit S & W 10, 4" barrel -revolver. All garments are to be made with workmanship quality and guaranteed to fit and any garment not meeting specifications will be rejected. 26 The items to be bid upon shall be for all purchases made by the City for a period of one year from the date a purchase contract is executed. Each bidder must bid upon each item with unit prices for same and incomplete bids will be rejected. The contract will be awarded on an overall basis and no split contracts will be awarded. Each bidder must state the delivery time required from date of purchase order. All bidders shall be required to furnish all stock items within four (4) weeks after the order has been made, and all custom made items shall be furnished not later than twelve (12) weeks after an order has been made. Any contract executed pursuant to this resolution and an adopting ordinance shall provide for a payment of $10.00 for each day of delay after the deadline for delivery. Such penalty may be waived by the Chief of Police upon presentation of satisfactory evidence that the delay was caused by circumstances beyond the control of the successful bidder. The City of Paducah will pay on behalf of each and every police officer a total clothing allowance of $120.00 per year, and any officer hired after January 1, 1970 shall be granted a basic cloth- ing allowance of $120.00 plus a pro -rated amount of $120.00 for the remaining months of the year. The collection of any indebted- ness over the clothing allowances granted to each police officer shall be the full and complete responsibility of the bidder, seller. The City of Paducah and/or the Paducah Police Department will not be responsible for the collection of any indebtedness over and above the clothing allowance of any individual officer. 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 (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 27 bidder, and said Board reserves 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 ececution of a purchase contract. SECTION 3. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption. c �'' e- �J Mayor V Passed by the Board of Commissioners February 10, 1970 Recorded by Sarah Thurman, City Clerk February 10, 1970.