HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances Book 15, Page 853, No Resolution Number53
A RESOLUTtON REQUESTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS
FOR ONE (1) REFUSE PACKER AND TRUCK FOR USE IN THE REFUSE DIVISION
OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, AND PRESCRIBING THE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS UPON WHICH SUCH 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, requested
to advertise for bids for the purchase of one (1) 16 cubic ,yard refuse
packer truck approximately equal in specifications to the Garwood
Model LP 716, to be mounted on truck having the following ppecifications:
Manufacturers G..V..rating, 25,000,pound minimum.
Tilt cab with reinforced,frame
Rear of cab to rear.wheels to he 108 inch minimum
Motor:, 182 H.P._Minimum dross
Transmission: 5 speed
Clutch: Heavy duty
Equipped with mechanical tachometer R.P.M. Governor.
Heavy duty increased capacity cooline system
I:5 ampere 12 volt alternator
Axles: 18,56O•pound single speed rear. 9,000 Front
Springs: Heavv duty rear sprinas,•10,000 pound, minimum at ground
Heavy duty front springs, 4,500 pound, minimum at ground
Brakes: Heavy duty vacuum over hydraulic
Dual electric windshield wipers
Front bumper equipped with tow hooks
Directional signals front and rear, equipped with hazard switch
West coast type rear view mirrors, one each side
Fresh air type heater, equipped with drfrosters
Tires: Minimum of 10.00 r. 20 - 12 ply - 100 level tires and tubes
Mounted spare
Wheels: Cast spoke type
Color: Omaha orange andihlack as designated by using agency
Each bidder shall furnish a complete set of .factory specifications
coverinr the packer hid upon by him; shall include with his bid a
complete set of factory specifications covering the pertinent items
in the forer*oing specifications and shall furnish two copies of the
Operation and Maintenance Manuals on the truck and packer.
Each bidder shall state the amount he will accept incash for
the purchase of the eauipment he offers for sale and also the amount
Of such purchase price to he allowed by accepting as trade-in one (1)
1916 31702 International cab and chassis with 12 cubic yard Pak Mor body.
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Each bidder must include or refer 'to all applicable taxes in
his 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 to be published not less than
seven days nor more than twenty-one days before the date fixed for the
opening of bids.. -All bids,shall be sealed and no bid -shall be received
after the Your fixed in the notice for the opening of same. All bids
received by the City Manarer 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 the Board of Commission-
ers shall reserve the right to reject any and all'bids 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 March 22, 1966 -
Recorded by Sarah Thurman,,City Clerk, March 22, 1966.