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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances Book 17, Page 552, No Resolution Number552 V r- A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR ONE (1) NEW 1971 MODEL ONE-HALF TON PICK-UP TRUCK FOR USE AT THE SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT IN THE CITY OF PADUCAH, 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, authorized and directed to advertise for bids for one (1) new 1971 Model one-half ton pick-up truck for use at the sewage treatment plant in the City of Paducah, Kentucky, said truck to have the following minimum specifications: Wheel Base and Cargo Box The wheel base shall be a minimum of 127 inches. The cargo box shall be a minimum of 96 inches in length, 65 inches minimum in width and shall be a Styleside or Fleetside model. Engine The engine shall be a minimum of six (6) cylinder and rated at no less than 140 gross horsepower. The engine shall be equipped with air and oil filters. Transmission Manual three -speed standard. Axles Front axle shall be standard. Rear axles shall be semi -floating, Positraction or Limited -slip. Rear Springs Rear springs shall be 1250 lbs rated at the pad. Instruments Instruments shall include ammeter, oil pressure gage and engine temperature gage. Directional Signals The vehicle shall be equipped with automatic cancelling direction signals and shall have a four (4) way emergency flasher switch. Windshield Wipers Windshield wipers shall be two (2) speed electric with windshield washing attachments. Heater The vehicle shall be equipped with a fresh air heater and defrosters. 553 Tires The vehicle shall be equipped with G 78 15 B 4 -ply tube type tires, mud and snow tires on rear, highway tread on front. Included shall be one (1) mounted spare. The spare tire shall be highway tread. Bumpers The front bumper shall be standard. The rear bumper shall be heavy duty, with a covered top for a step plate and provisions for a trailer hitch. Color Color shall be off-white, but other colors may be acceptable to the City at the discretion of the City. Special Instructions In order that the City can make a fair evaluation of the bids, each bidder is requested to state the price of his vehicle with standard equip- ment and itemize any and all optional equipment requested in these specifications. It is requested that each bidder submit his bid indicating his price of the equipment with a trade-in allowance and also, without a trade-in allowance. Bids shall include or refer to all applicable taxes. Trade-in Offered for trade-in is one (1) 1962 International Model C-102 pick-up truck. Serial No. SB -223178 A. Motor No. BD -220 765895. Trade-in may be seen at the Paducah Sewage Treatment Plant, 6th and Northview Streets, Paducah, Kentucky. Delivery Each bidder shall state the time of delivery after receipt of the purchase contract. Failure to meet delivery date could be grounds for cancellation of the contract. Guarantee Each bidder shall furnish the City with factory specifications relative to his equipment and information as to all applicable guarantees. 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 bids shall be opened within ten days from the date on which the resolution is adopted, and no bid shall be 554 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. Mayor Passed by the Board of Commissioners May 11, 1971 Recorded by Sarah Thurman, City Clerk, May 11, 1971.