HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances Book 14, Page 304, No Resolution NumberA RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR TIE
PURCHASE OF ONE (1) NE -101 REFUSE PACKER AND TRUCK FOR USE IN THE DEPART,�MIJT Or,
PUBLIC WORKS, AND PRESCRIBING THE CONDITIONS UPON WHICH SUCH PURCHASE SHALL
BE MADE
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COAB'IISSIONERS 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 one (1) neva
refuse packer and truck for use in the Department of Public :9orks, having
the £ollorai ng specifications:
One (1) 16 cu, yd. Packer type refuse body mounted on heavy
duty cab and chassis
Truck Manufacturers G.V.W. rating minimum of 25,000 lbs
Cab to axle dimension approximately 102 inches with tilt type
cab and reinforced frame
Five (5) speed transmission
18,000 lbs. single speed rear axle
9,000 lbs, front axle
Minimum gross H.P. rating of 1$2 H.P.
Equipped with mechanical tachometer R.P.PI. Governor
Heavy duty cooling system
Heavy duty generator
Increased capacity springs
Increased capacity brakes
Front end tow hooks
Dual electric windshield snipers
Directional signals
:lest coast type mirrors, one on each side
Heater and defroster
10..00 x 20 - 12 -ply 100 level first line tires and tubes,
front and rear, with spare mounted on cast spoke type wheels
Colors and lettering to be specified.
Each bidder is to state the amount he will accept in cash for the
purchase price of such refuse packer and truck, and also the amount of such pun
chase price to be allowed by accepting as trade-in of one (1) 1953 G.I1.C. cab
and chassis with Gqrwood packer body.
Each bidder shall state the percentage of discount that will be
allowed the city on the purchase of future parts, shall state the length of
time required for delivery after a purchase contract is awarded, and shall
give full information as to guarantees.
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'SECTION 2. The City Manager shall advertise for bids by a
notice posted at the City Hall door and by inserting notice of the
request for bids in the Sun Democrat to be published once a week for
three consecutive weeks. All bids shall be sealed and no bid shall
be received after the hour fixed in the notice for the opehing of same.
All bids received 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. The Board reserves the
right to reject any and all bids and the city shall not become
obligated to purchase said refuse packer and truck 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.
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A.— B. Fendley, issioner
Passed by the Board of Commissioners June 28, 1960
Recorded by Sarah Thurman, City Clerk, June 25, 1960.