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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR TWO (2) NEW 1972 ONE-HALF TON PICK-UP TRUCILS
FOR USE IN THE STREET DEPARTMENT, 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,
authorized and directed to advertise for bids for two (2) new 1972
one-half ton pick-up trucks for use in the street department, having
the following minimum specifications:
Engine 302
Wheel base 126 minimum - 8' bed
Frame: 36,000 PSI Section Modulus 2.98
Maximum GVW 5,000
Front axle - Optional Single I beam or twin I beam
capacity 2,750 lbs.
Rear axle capacity 3,300 lbs.
Rear end differential ratio 3.25 to 1
Brakes H.D. front and rear
Power brake booster
Automatic transmission
12 volt electrical system
Battery 66 plates 70 amp. hr.
Alternator 42 amps
Front springs capacity lbs. 1,175
Rear springs capacity lbs. 1,250
Front and rear shock absorbers H. D.
Steering Std. recirculating ball type
Wheels - rim size 5 hole
Tires: 7:00x15 tube type
Rear view mirror - left door
Each bidder shall state the amount he will accept in cash for the
sale to the City of the described and specified property, including any
and all applicable taxes and delivery costs, and each bidder shall
state the approximate amount of time for delivery of the equipment
from date of contract. Each bidder shall state all guarantees
available for the equipment bid upon.
Bids may be held by the City of Paducah for a period not to
exceed thirty days from the date of opening the bids, for the purpose
of reviewing the bids, investigating qualifications of bidders and
to insure that all specifications may be met.
The City of Paducah reserves the right to reject any and all
bids or to waive informalities in the bidding, and the City shall
not be obligated to purchase any equipment until the passage of an
ordinance accepting the bid of the successful bidder and until a
contract has been let.
SECTION 2. The City Manager shall advertise for sealed bids
by notice posted up at the City Hall door and by publication pursuant
to KRS Chapter 424. No bid shall be opened within ten days from the
date on which the resolution is adopted, and no bid shall be received
after the hour fixed for the opening of bids. All bids received by
the City Manager up to the time for opening of same shall be filed
with the Board of Commissioners who may let a contract to the lowest
responsible bidder.
SECTION 3. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from
and after its adoption.
Mayor
Passed by the Board of Commissioners April 25, 1972
Recorded by Sarah Thurman, City Clerk, April 25, 1972.
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