HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance Book 18, Page 142, No Resolution NumberA RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS
FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) 1973 FOUR DOOR AUTOMOBILE FOR THE USE OF
THE PADUCAH POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND PRESCRIBING THE CONDITIONS UPON Iq IICH
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 the purchase of one (1) 1973 four door automobile for
use by the Paducah Police Department, said automobile is to have the
following minimum specifications:
Minimum wheel base of 121 inches
Fifteen (15) inch wheels
Full four (4) ply tires - not four ply rating
Power steering
Air conditioning - factory installed
Police package to be described in detail, to include a 60
ampere alternator with dual pully and belts
Seat belts, with automatic rollers for each
Minimum 350 cubic inch engine
Color: Blue body with white top and white front doors
Heavy duty automatic transmission
Heater and defroster - large size
Standard equipment to be described fully
Dual sun visors
Back-up lights
Spare tire and wheel
Brakes shall be heavy duty variety, having the largest
braking surface available
Rain gutters capable of holding overhead bar lights
Each bidder shall state the amount he will accept in cash for
the automobile he offers for sale. Each bidder shall state in his bid the
popular name and model upon which he bids, and if requested will exhibit ,
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at the City Hall to the City officials a similar car of the model bid j
upon with the equipment offered, and each bid shall state the length 1
of time required for delivery after a contract is awarded. ,.
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SECTION 2. The City Manager shall advertise for sealed bids by
notice posted 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 best 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 March 27, 1973
Recorded by Sarah Thurman, City Clerk, March 27, 1973.