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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances Book 17, Page 306, No Resolution Number306/ V A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR ONE OR TWO REFUSE PACKERS FOR USE IN THE REFUSE DIVISION 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 the purchase of one or two twenty (20) cubic yard refuse packers having the following specifications: (a) Body - The body shall be totally enclosed with a capacity of not less than 20 cubic yards, exclusive of loading area and the space occupied by the ejection panel. Body floor, side and top shall be of 11 gauge hi -tensile steel sheets. The floor shall be adequately reinforced with longbeams and crossmembers. The tailgate shall be hinged to the top of the body at the rear and elevated to permit ejection of load. A step, with a hand and safety rail, shall be provided on each side of the body at the rear for loaders to ride between loading points. One (1) signal switch shall be located at the rear of the body and connected to a buzzer in the cab. (b) Loading Apparatus - A loading hopper 71 inches wide of a minimum of 2 cubic yards capacity constructed of 3/16 inch, 100,000 psi yield hi -tensile heat treated steel. A packing panel of heavy duty construction with portion that contacts the refuse and transfers it into the body (face of the panel) to be constructed of 3/16 inch 100,000 psi yield hi -tensile heat treated steel. The wiper plade of the packing panel to be not less than 1/2 inch hi -tensile steel. (c) Operating Mechanism - The load -packing device (Packing Rams) for use in compacting the load, shall be double-acting hydraulic cylinders. The ejection panel shall be clear of any obstructions to insure clean discharge. The elevating of the tailgate to be accomplished by 2 hydraulic cylinders. All cylinders to be made of steel tubing, bored and honed to a fine finish. Units to be equipped with Solenoid Remote Control to automatically regulate speed of loading operation. (d) Pum - All operating mechanisms shall be actuated by a spur gear pump. When installation permits an integral flange mounted PTO - pump combination is desired. (e) Controls - Electro -Hydraulic or mechanical control for automatic operation including a selection switch for manual control of the packing panel, allowing the operator to crush large objects in the hopper. Power take -off lever to be located in the cab and easily accessible to driver. The tailgate locks to be opened and closed hydraulically or mechanically. Tailgate lock, tailgate raise and ejection panel controls, including a throttle control, are to be located at front left corner of body allowing the operator a clear view when ejecting the load. (f) Lights - Lights shall meet I.C.C. regulations and shall include two (2) stop taillights and two (2) rear turn signals recessed in tailgate to avoid breakage; also, license plate holder and light. All wiring to be coded. (g) Paint - The complete unit shall be clear of all weld slag and shall be painted with three coats minimum. (h) Container attachment to take 1 to 9 cubic yards. The bidder shall be required to install the packer upon a truck to be delivered by the City or manufacturer to bidder, and each bid shall state the price for each of the two packer bodies 307 to be bid upon, including all applicable taxes. Each bidder shall further state the amount allowable for trade-in of four refuse trucks including packers to be designated for trade-in by'the City Manager, which such designated equipment may be inspected at the public works department refuse division in the City of Paducah, such trade-ins to be made at the option of the City. The color of the packers to be bid upon and furnished shall be Omaha orange and black as may be described by the City Manager. SECTION 2. The City Manager shall advertise for sealed bids by notice posted up at the City Hall door and by publication pursuant to KRD Chapter 424. No bid shall be opened within ten days from the date on which resolution is adopted, and no bid shall be received after the hour fixed for the opening of bids. All bids received by the City Manager up to the time for the opening of same shall be filed with the Board of Commissioners who may let a contract to the lowest responsible bidder. The City shall have the right to refuse and reject any and all bids. SECTION 3. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption. Mayor d� Passed by the Board of Commissioners September 18, 1970 Recorded by Sarah Thurman, City Clerk, September 18, 1970.