Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances Book 17, Page 295, No Resolution Number295 P_ A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR SIDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF THREE (3) NEW 1971 FOUR DOOR SEDAN AUTOMOBILES FOR USE IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND PRESCRIBING THE CONDITIONS UPON WHICH SUCH PURCHASE SHALL BE MADE BE IT ORDAINED 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 sale to the City of Paducah, Kentucky, of three new 1971 four door sedan automobiles for use in the Police Department, having the following specifications: Minimum wheel base of 119 inches Fifteen (15) inch wheels Two (2) ply tires - belted Power steering Air conditioning - factory installed Police package to be described in detail, to include a heavy duty alternator with a minimum 65 ampere Seat belts, with automatic rollers for each seat Minimum 300 horsepower engine Color: Beige or off-white Heavy duty automatic transmission Heater and defroster - large size Standard equipment to be described fully Spotlight furnished by the City, to be installed by the successful bobber Dual sun visors Back-up lights Spare tire and wheel Power brakes - shall be of heavy duty variety, having the largest braking surface available. Each bidder shall state the amount he will accept in cash for the purchase of the three vehicles specified above, and also the amount of such purchase price to be allowed by accepting as trade-in the following: Police Car No. Make Style Serial No. 8 63 Ford 4 dr. SU51ZI14660 22 68 Ford 4 dr. 8U51Z114658 29 68 Ford 4 dr. 8U51Z114656 The City of Paducah reserves the right to remove the radios, flashing lights, sirens and any regulation police equipment from the trade-in vehicles before they are released to the successful bidder. 296 Each bidder shall state in his bid the popular name 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 shall also state the approximate length of time required for delivery after a contract is awarded. 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. /�'I_\ l4L-"�l Mayor 7- Passed by the Board of Commissioners September 8, 1970 Recorded by Sarah Thurman, City Clerk, September 8, 1970.