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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances Book 17, Page 249, No Resolution Number249 Wheel base 72" Rear Wheel tread 41-3/4" Height to top of hopper 50-3/4" Pv RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR TWO (2) 3 -WHEEL REFUSE VEHICLES FOR USE IN THE REFUSE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY, 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 to advertise for bids for the purchase of two (2) 3 -wheel refuse vehicles for use by the Refuse Department of the City, having the following specifications: Capacity: 1000 lbs. or 14 cubic yards Engine: 18 H.P. or more, Die cast aluminum, 2 -cylinder hori- zontally opposed, heavy duty, air cooled 4 -stroke cycle, 12 volt electric start. Bore: 3'g inches; stroke, 2� inches; piston displacement, 43.3 cu. in. Drive Train: Power train to consist of an automotive minimum 6� in. diameter clutch. Automotive -type transmission with 3 -speed forward and one reverse. Synchro-mesh in second and high. Standard "H" pattern with shift lever on steering column. Ratios: 1st - 2.6 to 1 2nd - 1.63 to 1 3rd - 1 to 1 Reverse - 3' to 1 Differential worm gear type with precision bearings. Electrical system: 12 volt with heavy duty 42 amp. alternator. Segmented wiring harness with provisions to connect accessories. Sealed beam single headlight with com- bination stop and taillight with dimmer switch mounted on floorboard. Turn signals. Brakes: Heavy duty, hydraulic internal expanding on all three wheels. Braking mechanism to be protected from sand, dirt and water under normal conditions. Over center adjustable parking brake with adjustment at end of brake handle. Steering: To be automotive type Suspension: Front, leading link type, supported by two tension springs with shock absorbers. Steering shaft to turn in ball bearings. Rear: Semi -elliptical springs with torsion bar stabilizer and shock absorbers. Control Protection: Controls to be protected by splash shield from road splash. . Wheels & tires: Wheels to be heavy duty automotive type pressed steel. Tapered roller bearings in all wheels Tires: 5.00/5.70x8 Basic Dimensions: Wheel base 72" Rear Wheel tread 41-3/4" Height to top of hopper 50-3/4" 250 Ground Clearance (differential) 5" i,Height to top of cab 70" Overall length, 115" Overall width, 45z" Unit to be equipped with fiberglass cab, electric windshield wiper. To be quoted as options: Folding doors, doors must fold back out of the way of the operator; hot air heater. Each bidder shall state the approximate length of time required for delivery after execution of a contract. 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 Paducah 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 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 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 Protem l n / H. E. Fisher, Commissioner 1Vl John Horn y, Commissioner Passed by the Board of Commissioners August 18, 1970 Recorded by Sarah Thurman, City Clerk, August 18, 1970.