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A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR
ONE OR TWO TRUCKS, WITHOUT BODIES, FOR USE IN THE REFUSE DIVISION OF THE
CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, 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 one or two trucks, without
bodies, for use in the refuse division of the City of Paducah, Kentucky,
and having the following specifications:
Manufacturers GVW rating 35,000 pounds minimum
Motor: 400 cubic inch minimum
Transmission: 5 speed
Cab to Axle: .135 inch minimum
Two (2) speed rear axle
23,000 pound minimum rear axle load
12,000 pound minimum front axle load
Clutch: Heavy duty
Heavy duty increased capacity cooling system
45 ampere volt alternator minimum
Heavy duty springs, front and rear
Brakes: Heavy duty
Dual electric windshield wipers
Front bumper equipped with tow hooks
Directional signals and emergency flasher
West Coast type rear view mirrors, one each side
Fresh air type heater, equipped with defroster
Tires - minimum 12 -ply - 100 level tires and tubes with mounted spare
Color - Omaha orange and black as designated by using agency.
The successful bidder will be required to deliver the truck or trucks
to be purchased to the packer manufacturer whose bid is accepted by the
City, and each bidder shall state the amount acceptable for the purchase
of each truck bid upon delivered as required, including any and all
applicable taxes.
The City shall have the option of accepting one or both trucks as
offered.
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Each bidder shall further state the amount he will accept for a trade-
in of four refuse trucks with packers to be designated for trade-in
by the City Manager, which such designated equipment may be inspected
at the public works department refuse division in the City of Paducah,
such trade-ins to be made at the option of the City.
The trucks to be bid upon shall be capable of carrying a 20 cubic yard
refuse packer similar to the Garwood or Leech Type.
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 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 the 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.
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Passed by the Board of Commissioners September 18, 1970
Recorded by Sarah Thurman, City Clerk, September 18, 1970.