HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances Book 17, Page 1229, No Resolution Number12 -
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS
FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) NEW 1973 FOUR DOOR SEDAN AUTOMOBILES FOR
USE BY THE MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER, AND PRESCRIBING THE 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
to advertise for bids for the purchase of two (2) new 1973 four door
sedan automobiles for use by the Mayor and the City Manager, said
automobiles to have the following minimum specifications:
Equipment to be described completely by each bidder; V-8 engine
with minimum 350 cubic inch; automatic three -speed transmission;
minimum wheel base of 121 inches; power disc brakes and power steering;
factory installed air conditioning, heater, and AM radio; heavy duty
battery,tinted glass; steel belted radial ply tires with white side-
walls, and the automobile for the City Manager shall be equipped with
a hand operated spot light. The colors are to be selected at the time
the bid is accepted.
Any bid for a Chevrolet, Ford, Plymouth or competitive line
shall be nothing less than the Impala, Galaxie or Fury III models.
Each bidder shall state the amount he will accept in cash for
the purchase price of the automobiles he offers for sale, and also
the amount to be allowed by accepting as trade-in one (1) 1971 four
door Ford LTD, and said vehicle may be inspected on request at the City
Hall.
Each bidder shall state in his bid the,popular same and model upon
which he bids, and if requested will exhibit at the City Hall to the
City Officials a similar car of the model bid upon with the equipment
offered, and each bid must state the length of time required for
delivery after a contract is awarded.
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
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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. The City shall have the right to refuse and reject any and all
bids.
SECTION 3. This resolution shall be in full force and effect
from and after its adoption.
Mayor
Passed by the Board of Commissioners December 12, 1972
Recorded by Sarah Thurman, City Clerk, December 12, 1972.