HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances Book 17, Page 1022, No Resolution Number1022
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS
FOR TWO (2) 1972 DUMP TRUCKS WITH CAB AND CHASSIS 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, requested
and authorized to advertise for bids for the purchase of two (2) 1972
dump trucks with cab and chassis, for use in the street department,
which equipment shall have the following specifications:
2 ton capacity
Engine 361 cu. in. H.D. V8
Wheel base 144 inches
Heavy duty frame reinforcements
Front axle forged steel I beam center section, capacity
pounds 5,500
H.D. front shock absorbers
Rear axle, capacity pounds 17,500
G.V.W. rating 24,000 pounds
G.C.W. rating 32,000 pounds
Springs -front 3,000 pounds capacity
Springs -rear 9,300 pounds capacity with overload auxiliaries 2,250
Steering standard - worm and roller type
Clutch assy 13"
Transmission 5 speed - automatic
Brakes H.D. vac booster hyd.
Parking brake - internal shoe type
12 volt electrical system
H.D. battery 66 plates (70 amp. hr.)
Alternator 42 amp 630 watts
Twin signals 4 way flasher type
Wheels rim size 6�" (rear tires mud grip)
Tire size 8:25 x 20
West Coast type rear view mirrors
Front two hooks
Safety belts
Dump bed 4 yds. 7' x 9' with cab
Protector
Extra spare wheel and tire
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 of bids, for the purpose
of reviewing the bids, investigating qualifications of bidders and
to insure that all specifications may be met.
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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 ERS 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.