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A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS
FOR SIX (6) 3 -WHEEL REFUSE VEHICLES FOR USE IN THE REFUSE DEPARTMENT OF
THE CITY, 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 the purchase of six (6) 3 -wheel refuse
vehicles for use by the Refuse Department of the City, having the
following specifications:
Capacity: 1000 lbs. or 1; cubic yards
Engine: 18 H.P. or more, Die cast aluminum, 2 -cylinder hori-
zontally opposed, heavy duty, air cooled 4 -stroke cycle,
12 volt electric start. Bore: 3h inches; stroke, 2h
inches; piston displacement, 43.3 cu. in.
Drive Train: Power train to consist of an automotive minimum
6k in. diameter clutch. Automotive -type transmission
with 3 -speed forward and one reverse. Synchro-mesh
in second and high. Standard "H" pattern with shift
lever on steering column.
Ratios: 1st - 2..6 to 1 .
2nd - 1.63 to 1
3rd - 1 to 1
Reverse - 3� to 1
Differential worm gear type with precision hearings.
Electrical System: 12 volt with heavy duty 42 amp. alternator.
Segmented wiring harness with provisions to connect
accessories. Sealed beam single headlight with com-
bination stop and taillight with dimmer switch mounted
on floorboard. Turn signals.
Brakes: Heavy duty, hydraulic internal expanding on all three
wheels. Braking mechanism to be protected from sand,
dirt and water under normal conditions. Over center
adjustable parking brake with adjustment at end of
brake handle.
Steering: to be automotive type
Suspension: Front, leading link type, supported by two tension
springs with shock absorbers. Steering shaft to turn in
ball bearings
Rear Semi -elliptical springs with torsion bar
stabilizer and shock absorbers.
Control Protection: Controls to be protected by splash shield
from road splash.
Wheels & tires: Wheels to be heavy duty automorive type
pressed steel. Tapered roller bearings in all wheels
Tires: 5.09/5.70x8
Basic Dimensions:
Wheel base 72"
rear wheel tread 41-3.4"
Height to top of hopper 50-3/4"
Ground clearance (differential) 5"
Height to top of cab 70"
Overall length, 115"
Overall width, 45'h"
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Unit to be equipped with fiberglass cab, electric windshield wiper.
To be quoted as options: Folding doors, doors must fold back
out of the way of the operator; hot air heater.
Each bidder shall state the approximate length of time required
for delivery after execution of a contract.
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. 'rhis Resolution shall be in full force and effect
from and after its adoption.
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Mayor
Passed by the Board of Commissioners Septerpber 8, 1970
Recorded by Sarah Thurman, City Clerk, September 8, 1970.