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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances Book 16, Page 593, No Resolution Number593 A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR SALE TO THE CITY OF PADUCAH ON ONE (1) CRAWLER TYPE LOADER FOR USE IN LAND FILL OPERATIONS 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, 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 cleaner with service indicator, oil and fuel filters, all standard gages including hourmeter. Pusher type fan, hood side plates and dry charged battery. TRACKS: Gage to be a minimum of 66 inches, shoe width minimum shall be 15 inches, semi -grouser type. Area of ground contact shall be not less than 2610 square inches. Tracks shall have minimum of six (6) rollers (each side) equipped with lifetime lubricated tapered roller bearings. TRANSMISSION: The transmission shall be power shift or torque converter providing at least three (3) forward and two (2) reverse speeds. GUARD EQUIPMENT: 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 teade 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 brakeout 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. 594 COUNTERWEIGHT: The tractor shall be equipped with a counterweight of sufficient weight to insure efficient and sale operation. CAB: The cab shall be weatherproof, heavy gage sheet metal with angle iron frame equipped with safety glass throughout. Cab doors shall be full length sliding removable or 1800 swinging doors for summer operation. The cab shall be equipped with heater and defrosters of sufficient capacity to allow full winter operation. Windshield wipers shall be electric. WEIGHT: Weight of the machine and the four in one or multi-purpose bucket excluding the counterweight shall not be less than 28,000 pounds. GENERAL: The tractor shall be equipped with power steering, power brakes, rear mounted drawbar, chrome plated push and dump rods. Each bidder shall furnish with his bid factory information pertinent to the foregoing specifications. All bidders shall state the length and term of the warranty proposed by his firm. Each bidder shall state a proposed delivery date provided his bid is accepted. The successful bidder shall furnish the purchaser two (2) operation manuals and two (2) parts books to be delivered with the equipment. 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 authorizing the execution of a purchase contract. SECTION 3. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption. is Mayor Passed by the Board of Commissioners May 22, 1968 Recorded by Sarah Thurman, City Clerk, May 22, 1968.