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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances Book 16, Page 19, No Resolution Number19 , A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CITY PIANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR SALE TO THE CITY OF PADUCAH OF ONE (1) CRAILER TYPE LOADER FOR USE IN LAND FILL OPERATIONS BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMIISSIOi,LRS OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY: SECTION 1. That the City P4anaper be, and he is hereby, authorized to advertise for bids for the sale to the City of Paducah, Kentucky of one (1) crawler type loader having the following specifications: The loader shall be the latest or current model. All bidders shall state the ,year and model his bid is based on. ENGINE: To be full diesel, six (6) cylinder, four (4) cycle, with a minimum piston displacement of not less than 361 cubic inches. To have 24 volt direct electric starting system, dry type air J cleaner with service indicator, oil and fuel filters, all standard gages including hourmeter. Rusher type fan, hood side plates and dry charged battery. TRACKS: Cage to be a minimum of 66 inches, shoe width minimum 1 I shall be 1; inches, semi -grouser type. Area of ground contact shall he not .less than 2610 square inches. Tracks shall have minimum of six (6) rillers (each side) equipped with lifetime lubricated tapered roller bearings. TRAP3j,iISSIOP?: The transmission shall be power shift or torque converter providing at least three (3) forward and two (2) re- verse speeds. GUARD EQUIPP.MT: To include radiator, crankcase and transmission guards: Full truck frame guard consisting of heavy duty truck, wheel, idler and sprocket guards. BUCKET: The bucket shall be what is known in the trade as a four in one or a multi-purpose bucket. Capacity of not less than two (2) cubic yards; S.A.E. rated and completely hydraulic controlled. The hydraulic system and the bucket shall be capable of a breakout or digging force of not less than 33,000 pounds. The bucket width shall not be less than the full width of the tractor including the tracks. Dumping height shall not be less than 103 inches. The bucket shall be equipped with a full set of bucket teeth ;with re- placeable tips. COUNTERWEIGHT: The tractor shall be equipped with a counterweight of sufficient weight to insure efficient and safe operation. CAB: The cab shall be weatherproof, heavy gage sheet metal with angle iron frame equipped with safety glass throughout. Cab doors Me shall be .full len,Tth sliding removable or 180° swinging doors for summer operation. The cah shall be equipped .with heater and de= frosters of sufficient capacit.- to allow full :winter operation. ,windshield wipers shall be electric. UEIGHT: Weight of the machine and the hour in one or multi-purpose bucket excludin? the counterwei,pht shall not be less than 28,000 pounds. GENERAL: The tractor shall be equipped with potter steering, power brakes, rear mounted draw'har, chrome plated push and dump rods. Each bidder shall .furnish with his bid factory information pertinent to the foreroinp- specifications. All bidders shall state the lenmth and term of the warranty proposed by his firm. Each bidder shall state a proposed deliver« date provided his bid is accepted. The successful I-)idder shall .furnish the purchaser two (2) operation manuals and two (2) parts books to be delivered with the equipment. Each 'cidder shall state the amount hid on the specified equipment less the amount offered for the trade-in tractor. Offered for trade-in is one (1) 1958 model, TD 14A International tractor, equipped with a Pull -Clam, metal cat, heater and windshield wipers. The trade-in may Le seen in operation between the hours of 7:30 A.!.. and 3:30 P.7. C.S.T. at the Cite land fill operation located at the end of horthview Street near Gth Street. SECTION 2_- The Cit»i-tanager shall advertise for eealed rids by postinf 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 he sealed and no l,id shall be received after the hour .fixed in the notice for the openirf of same. All bids received uy the City I.aanaFer 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 'nest bidder and the Board of Commissioners shall reserve the ri7ht to re;ect anv and all Lids and the City shall not become legally obligated to purchase same until the adoption of an ordinance authorizing_ the execution of a purchase contract. SECTION 3. ThisResolution shall be in full .force and effect from and after its adoption.. P•layor Passed by the Board of Commissioners January 17, 1967 Recorded L -v Sarah Thurman, Cite Clerk, January 17, 1967.