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A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR
ONE VACUUM VEHICLE FOR USE IN THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
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 sale to the City of Paducah, Kentucky of one (1)
vacuum vehicle for use in the Parks and Recreation Department, having the following
specifications:
ENGINE:
8 H.P. minimum - cast iron four cycle, air cooled, stellite valve with dry air
cleaner, electric starter, 15 ampere alternator.
FRAME:
BODY:
DRIVE:
Welded square tube steel or equivalent.
Fiberglass
Transaxle power - automatic forward and reverse, variable power.
SUSPENSION:
Front - Aircraft type telescoping spring fork.
Rear - Automotive type shock - H. D. Coil Springs.
BRAKES:
Disc brakes.
BATTERY:
12 volt automatic type.
STEERING:
Tiller bar.
VACUUM SPECIFICATIONS:
Engine - 8 H.P. minimum, electric start.
Container - 60 gallon minimum.
Hose - 11 ft. minimum 8" dia. minimum, fabric reinforced with wire.
Liner - high density linear polyethylene.
Tank Top - Fiberglass
Bag Size - 22 x 20 x 50, 3 mil., throw away type.
OVERALL SIZE OF COMPLETE UNIT:
Length - 9 ft. maximum
Height - 6.4 ft. maximum.
TIRE SIZE:
8.50 x 8 - 4 ply.
GENERAL:
Each bidder shall state the amount which he will accept for the unit F.O.B.
the Parks and Recreation Department, Paducah, Kentucky. Prices shall include or
refer to all applicable taxes. Units shall meet all O.S.H.A. Standards.
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SECTION 2. The City Manager shall advertise for bids by posting a notice at the
City Hall door and by inserting notice of the request for bids in the Sun Democrat not less
than seven days nor more than twenty-one days before the opening of same. 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 for opening
shall be filed with the Board of Commissioners who may let a contract to the best
responsible bidder. and the Board of Commissioners shall reserve the right to reject
any and all bids and the City shall not become legally obligated to purchase same until
the adoption of an ordinance authorizing the execution of a purchase contract.
its adoption.
SECTION 3. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after
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Passed by the Board of Commissioners May 15, 1973
Recorded by Sarah Thurman, City Clerk, May 15, 1973.