HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances Book 17, Page 859, No Resolution Number859
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS
FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE NEW 1972 FOUR DOOR SEDAN AUTOMOBILE FOR USE
BY THE CHIEF OF THE PADUCAH POLICE DEPARTMENT, 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, authorized
to advertise for bids for the purchase of one new 1972 four door sedan
automobile for use by the Chief of the Paducah Police Department, said
automobile to have the following minimum specifications:
Equipment to be described completely by each bidder;
V8 engine, with minimum 400 cubic inch displacement;
Automatic three speed transmission;
Wheel base 119 inches;
Power disc brakes and power steering;
Heater;
Vinal upholstery;
70 amp battery;
Factory installed air conditioning;
55 ampere alternator
Tinted glass and body side molding
The color shall be solid and may be selected at the time a bid
is accepted.
Any bid for a chevrolet, ford, Plymouth or competitive line shall
be nothing less than those vehicles comparable to the Impala, Galixie
or Fury III models.
Each bidder shall state the amount he will accept in cash for the
purchase of such vehicle as he offers for sale, and 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 each bid
must state the length of time required for delivery after a contract
is awarded.
SECTION 2. The City Manager shall advertise for sealed bids by
notice posted up at the City Hall door and by publication pursuant to
KRS Chapter 424. No bid shall be opened within ten days from the date
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on which the 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 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
Passed by the Board of Commissioners December 14, 1971
Recorded by Sarah Thurman, City Clerk, December 14, 1971.