HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance Book 18, Page 155, No Resolution Number155
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS
FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) NEW 1973 ECONOMY TYPE AUTOMOBILE FOR USE
BY THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT, 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 1973 economy
type automobile for use by the Parks & Recrekitibn Department, said
automobile to have the following minimum specifications:
Four door vehicle
Eight cylinder, 302 cubic inch engine minimum'
Factory air-conditioning
Three -speed automatic transmission
Power steering
50 amp alternator minimum
50 amp battery minimum
Wheelbase 108 inches minimum
Color - optional
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 to be allowed by accepting as trade-in one (1) 1965 Buick
sports Wagon, and said vehicle may be inspected on request at the
Parks & Recreation 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 eacl: bid shall 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 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 tb 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 April 3, 1973
Recorded by Sarah Thurman, City Clerk, April 3, 1973.