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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance Book 18, Page 146, No Resolution Number146 Vi A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR FOR SALE TO THE CITY OF PADUCAH OF THREE PICK-UP TRUCKS FOR USE STREET AND MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTU BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY C PADUCAH, KENTUCKY: SECTION 1. That the City Manager be, and he is hereby, au and directed to advertise for bids for sale to the City of Paduc Kentucky of three (3) pick-up trucks for use by the street and m departments having the following minimum specifications: "Wheel Base and Bed: Wheel base shall be a minimum of 131 inches. Bed shall be or lineside eight (8) foot bed. Frame: 36,000 P S I section Modulus 2.98 minimum. Maximum G V W pounds. Axles: Front: Optional single I beam, twin I beam or independent with minimum of 2,750 pound capacity. Rear: 3,300 pound capacity. Suspension: Front: Minimum capacity of 1.175 pounds. Rear: Minimum capacity of 1,250 pounds. Front and rear heavy duty shock absorbers. Brakes: Disc front brakes. Standard expanding shoe rear brakes. Transmission: Standard three (3) forward speed, one (1) reverse Differential: Standard 2.73 to 1.0 or 3.25 to 1.0 ratio. Engin:: The engine shall be a V-8 with a minimum of 302 cubic inch placement. Tires: The tires shall be 700 x 15 tube type, six (6) ply rating. Gauges: Gauges shall include: Gasoline, temperature, oil pressure ampere meter. Color: Black Delivery and Guarantee: 147 Each bidder shall state the terms of the guarantee that his truck carries, and shall state the time needed for delivery after receipt of the purchase contract. Guarantees and delivery date shall be considered in the bid evaluation. General: All prices quoted shall be f.o.b. Paducah, and shall refer to or include all applicable taxes. Bids should be made including trade- in, and outright sale excluding trade-in. Each bidder shall state the amount he will accept in cash for the purchase price of the pick-up trucks he offers for sale, and also the amount to be allowed by accepting as trade-in one (1) 1953 three-quarter ton flat bed truck, identification No. F25R3H47513, and said flat bed truck may be inspected on request at the Parks & Recreational Department Garage, Noble Park, Paducah, Kentucky Each bidder shall, if requested, exhibit a similar pick-up truck to the model bid upon with the equipment offered, to City Officials at City Hall. SECTION 2. The City Manager shall advertise for sealed bids by notice posted at the City Hall door and by publication pursuant to KRS Chapter 424. No bid shall be opened within ten days from the date 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 buds. SECTION 3. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption. Mayor Passed by the Board of commissioners March 27, 1973 Recorded by Sarah Thurman, City Clerk, March 27, 1973.