HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances Book 16, Page 646, No Resolution Number646
A RESOLUTION 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 CON-
DITIONS UPON WHICH SUCH PURCHASE SHALL BE MADE
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF
MW PADUCAH, KENTUCKY:
SECTION 1. That the City Manager be, and he is hereby, re-
quested 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
specifications:
Manufacturers G. V. rating, 25,000 pound minimum
Tilt cab with reinforced frame
Rear of cab to rear wheels to be 108 inch minimum
Motor: 182 H.P. Minimum gross
Transmission: 5 speed
Clutch: Heavy duty
Equipped with mechanical tachometer R.P.M. Governor
Heavy duty increased capacity cooling system
45 ampere 12 volt alternator
Axles: 18,500 pound single speed rear. 9,000 Front
Springs: Heavy duty rear springs, 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 defrosters
Tires: Minimum of 10.00 x 20 - 12 ply - 100 level tires and tubes
Mounted spare
Color: Omaha orange and black as designated by using agency
Each bidder shall furnish a complete set of factory speci-
fications covering the packer bid upon by him; shall include with his
bid a complete set of factory specifications covering the pertinent
items in the foregoing specifications and shall furnish two copies
of the Operation and Maintenance Manuals on the truck and packer.
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Each bidder shall state the amount he will accept in cash for
the purchase of the equipment he offers for sale and also the amount
of such purchase price to be allowed by accepting as trade-in one (1)
1952 R180 International cab and chassis with 12 cubis yard Leach
Packer body.
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 re-
ceived after the hour fixed in the notice for the opening of same.
All bids received by the City Manager 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
Commissioners 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 July 9, 1968
Recorded by Sarah Thurman, City Clerk, July 9, 1968.