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A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR
BIDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) NEW 1974 COMPACT STATION WAGON FOR USE
IN THE FIRE 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 1974 compact station wagon
for use in the Fire Department, having the following minimum specifications:
4 cylinder engine
Minimum wheel base 94 inches
3 speed automatic transmission
Factory installed air conditioning
Heater and defroster
Heavy duty battery
Heavy duty alternator or generator
Heavy duty radiator
Steel belted radial tires
Lights to meet all ICC requirements
Standard equipment to be described by bidder
Color - fire chief red
Spotlight to be furnished by City to be installed
by successful bidder
Each bidder shall state the amount he will accept in cash for the purchase
price of the vehicle he offers for sale, including all applicable taxes.
Each bidder shall state in his bid the popular name and model upon which he
bids, and if requested will exhibit at the City Hell to the City Officials a similar vehicle
of the model bid upon with the equipment offered, and each 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
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shall be opened within ten days from the date on which the resolution is adopted, and
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no bid shall be received after the hour fixed for the opening of bids. All bids received i
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
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shall have the right to refuse and reject any and all bids.
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SECTION 3. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and
after its adoption.
Mayor
Passed by the Board of Commissioners January 22, 1974
Recorded by Sarah Thurman, City Clerk, January 22, 1974.