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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance Book 18, Page 79, No Resolution Number79 Y" A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CITY,MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE SALE TO THE CITY OF PADUCAH OF ONE (1) RUBBER TIRED END LOADER FOR USE BY THE STREET DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY: SECTION 1. That the City Manager be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to advertise for bids for the sale to the City of Paducah, Kentucky, of one (1) rubber tired end loader for use by the street department, having the following minimum specifications: "The end loader shall be the latest and current four (4) wheel drive model. Each bidder shall state the year and model number of the machine which his bid is based on. Engine The engine shall be full diesel and shall have a piston displacement of not less than 236 cubic inches; horsepower shall not be less than 66 horsepower. The engine shall be equipped with a twelve (12) volt starting system, dry type air cleaner and alternator. Gauges All standard gauges including an hour meter shall be furnished. LOADER The loader shall be equipped with a fully enclosed, heavy gauge metal cab with heater and defrosters. Electric windshield wipers shall be installed in both front and rear of cab. The loader shall be equipped with roll over protection and seat belt and shall meet O.S.H.A. specifications. Lights shall include two (2) front, one (1) rear driving, and one (1) rear stop. The seat shall be adjustable and steering shall be hydraulic boosted. Tires and Brakes The tires shall be 1200 x 24 8 ply; the brakes shall be hydraulic four (4) wheel brakes and mechanical parking brake. Transmission The transmission shall be full power shift with three (3) forward and three (3) reverse speeds. Bucket The bucket shall be a general pirpose bucket with a S.A.E. rated capacity of not less than one and one-half (1;Z) cubic yards heaped. The bucket shall not exceed eighty-eight (88) inches in width. The hydraulic system and bucket shall be capable of a 10,000 pound lift to a height of ten (10) feet above the ground. Automatic bucket positioner and boom kickout shall be included. Warrantv and Delivery Each bidder shall state the terms of his warranty and delivery time after the award of the bid. Warranties and delivery time may be a consideration in evaluating the bids. 80 Manuals The successful bidder shall furnish the City with one (1) complete operations manual, one (1) complete maintenance manual, and one (1) complete parts and repair manual. General Each bidder shall state the amount he will accept in cash for the purchase price of the loader he offers for sale including all applicable taxes, and also the amount to be allowed by accepting as a trade-in one (1) 1955 Hough Payloader, serial number 175846670; said end loader may be inspected on request at the City Garage, 919 Madison Street, Paducah, Kentucky. 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 type rubber tired end loader of the model bid upon. Bidders shall also submit with their bid, the latest printed specifications and advertising literature on the unit they propose to furnish. Each bidder shall also be prepared to give a complete demonstration of the merits of the machine offered. The machine so demonstrated shall be complete as offered by the bidder for this bid." 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 not less than seven days nor more than twenty-one days before the opening of same. 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 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 purchase same until the adoption of an ordinance auth- orizing 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 27, 1973 Recorded by Sarah Thurman, City Clerk, February 27, 1973.