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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances Book 13, Page 588, No Resolution NumberA RESOLUTION REQUESTING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) THREE-FOURTHS TON TRUCK, CAB AND CHASSIS, AND PRESCRIBING THE'TERMS AND CONDITIONS UPON WHICH SAID PURCHASE SHALL BE MADE BE 17 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 requested to advertise for bids for the purchase of one (1) new 3/4 ton pick-up truck, cab and chassis, without bed; six cylinder type preferred and to be equipped with oil bath air cleaner, purolator cartridge type oil filter, overload springs, turning signals, rear view mirrors on each side, four (4) first line 6 -ply tires and tubes. Each bidder shall state the amount he will accept upon the purchase price of said truck for the trade-in of one (1) 1938 International 3/4 ton flat bed truck Model #051. Each bidder shall state the earliest reliable delivery date and nature of the guarantee of said equipment. SECTION 2. The City Manager shall advertise for the aforesaid bids by posting a notice at the city hall door and by inserting notice of the request for bids in at least one (1) issue of the Sun Democrat. The notice shall the posted and published at least seven -(7) days prior to the opening of bids and no bid shall be opened within ten (10) days from the date of the adoption of this resolution. No bid shall be received unless it is under seal nor shall any bid be received after the hour fixed in the notice for the opening of bids. All bids received by the City Manager up to the time fixed in the notice shall be filed with the Board of Commissioners who may let the contract to the lowest and best responsible bidder. The Board of Commissioners shall reserve the right to reject any and all bids and the City shall not become legally obligated to purchase said equipment until the adoption of an ordinance authorizing the execution of a contract. SECTION 3. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption. q el yor Passed by the Board of Commissioners August 28, 1956 Recorded by Sarah Thurman, City Clerk, August 2$, 1956.