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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE
FOR BIDS FOR THE SALE TO THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, 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, packet,
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
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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, pocke:t, shoulder strap and sleeve buttons) on all
coats 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 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 maximum number of stars and the minimum number of bars shall be
used on each individual's coat according to his tenure of service.
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C. TROUSERS - FALL AND WINTER
The trousers shall be made on 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 purchased
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.
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2. Tailored - Form Fitting: (Summer - Patrolmen)
The shirt shall be standard quality, medium blue Conqueror
Tropical (or equivalent), guarantees 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 -Forman "Headmaster", summer white
leatherette, eight point open cane frame, one hole for badge, genuine
leather sweatband, silber "P" buttons.
J. CAPS - SUMMER - SERGEANTS AND ABOVE
The cap shall be Wentworth -Foreman "Headmaster", summer white leather-
ette, 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 dacrom 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, 41-
barrel
"barrel revolver.
All garments are to be made with workmanship quality and guaranteed
to fit and any garment not meeting specifications will be rejected.
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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 nl 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, 1972 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 allowance 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
bidder, and said Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids
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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. This resolution shall be in full force and effect
from and after its adoption.
Mayor
Passed by the Board of Commissioners February 29, 1972
Recorded by Sarah Thurman, City Clerk, February 29, 1972