HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances Book 17, Page 537, No Resolution Number537
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS
FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) NEW 1971 FOUR DOOR SEDAN AUTOMOBILE FOR
USE BY THE 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 one (1) new 1971 four door
sedan automobile for use by the City Manager, said automobile to have
the following minimum specifications:
Equipment to be described completely by each bidder; V-8 engine
with minimum 400 cu. in. V8 engine; automatic three speed transmission;
minimum wheel base of 119 inches; power disc brakes and power steering;
heater; radio; vinyl upholstry; 70 amp battery; factory installed air
conditioning; 55 ampere alternator; tinted glass and body side moldings.
The:color shall be solid and is to be selected at the time a bid is
accepted.
Any bid for a Chevrolet, Ford, Plymouth or competitive line
shall be nothing less than the Impala, Gal&xieL or Fury III models.
Each bidder shall state the amount he will accept in cash for the
purchase price of the automobile he offers for sale, and also the
amount for such purchase price to be allowed by accepting as trade-in
a 1965 Custom Four -door Sedan, Serial No. 5A54V192675, and said vehicle
may be inspected on request at the Public works Department.
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 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 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.
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Passed by the Board of Commissioners May 11, 1971
Recorded by Sarah Thurman, City Clerk, May 11, 1971.