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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances Book 17, Page 86, No Resolution Number86 / A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR ONE CURRENT MODEL FOUR WHEEL DRIVE TRUCK FOR USE BY THE FLOODWALL DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY 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) current model four wheel drive truck for use by the City of Paducah in its Floodwall Depart- ment, having the specifications as follows: Wheel Base The wheel base shall be a minimum of 92 inches and a maximum of 104 inches. Engine Minimum requirements shall be six cylinder, 105 Gross Horse power at 4200 R.P.M. Transmission The transmission shall manual shift three (3) forward and one (1) reverse. Transfer Case The transfer case shall be two speed with neutral for operation of a power take off. Axles The front and rear axles shall be of sufficient size and gear ratio to accommodate limited slip or positraction axles in the front and positraction or tractionlox axles in the rear. Front Hubs Front wheels shall be equipped with free -wheeling or free -running manually controlled hubs. Instruments Instruments shall include speedometer, fuel gauge, oil pressure gauge, engine temperature gauge and ammeter. Direction Signals The vehicle shall be equipped with two (3) front and two (2) rear direction indicator lights and shall have an emergency flasher switch. Windshiels Wipers Windshield wipers shall be two (2) speed electric and, equipped with windshield washer attachments. 9 Heater and Defrosters The vehicle shall be equipped -with a fresh air heater and defroster. Seats The front seal shall be a full width bench type seat, if available. If not available the cab shall be equipped with two single seats. No rear seat is required. Auxiliary Top The vehicle shall be equipped with a metal or fiberglass top covering the full length from the windshield to the tail gate. Tires and Wheels Tires shall be a minimum of 8.25 x 15 four ply, black sidewall with mud and snow tread. Wheels shall be 15 x 5�- Five tires and wheels shall be furnished. Spare Tire Carrier If available the spare tire carrier shall be mounted on the.tail gate outside of the load space. Power Winch Each bidder is asked to quote optional price for installation of a front mounted winch, capable of being operated from inside the cab or from control levers on the winch. The winch shall be driven by a power take off from the transmission or the transfer case. Color Color shall be off white. Delivery Each bidder shall state the time of delivery after receipt of the contract. Failure to meet the delivery date could be grounds for cancellation of the contract. Special Instructions In order that we might make a fair evaluation of the bids, each bidder shall state the price of the vehicle with standard equipment and itemize any and all optional equipment asked for in these specifications. If any of the requested equipment is not available it should be listed by name and labeled unavailable. Each bidder shall state the price offered for the trade-in. Failure to comply with special instructions could be grounds for rejecting the bid. Trade-in 87 88 Offered for trade-in is one (1) 1960 model, four (4) wheel drive, six (6) cylinder Chevrolet one-half (Z) ton pick-up truck. Model K-1404, Serial No. OK144S10893. Trade-in may be seen at the Flood Control office located at 2000 South 4th Street. 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 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 Com- missioners 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. Ma yor Passed by the Board of Commissioners April 14, 1970 Recorded by Sarah Thurman, City Clerk, April 14, 1970.