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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance Book 18, Page 449, No Resolution Number449 A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR ONE (1) MULTI-PURPOSE HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR FOR USE IN THE STREET 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) multi-purpose hydraulic excavator for use in the Street Department, having the following specifications: General Each machine bid shall be a new current production model or a demon- strator with not more than two -hundred and fifty (250) hours on the hour - meter and not more than two thousand (2,000) miles on the truck odometer. Each bidder shall state the amount which he will accept in cash for the purchase price of the excavator F.O.B. 919 Madison Street, Paducah, Kentucky. All bids shall refer to or include all applicable taxes. Each bidder shall state in his bid the popular name and model which he bids, and if requested, will exhibit a machine of the same type and model to the City Commission at the City Hall. Bidders shall also submit with their bid, the latest printed specifications and pertinent literature on the machine which was bid. Each bidder shall also be prepared to give a complete demonstration of the merits of the machine offered. Upper Structure A. Minimum Weight 15,000 pounds. B. Operating engine shall be full diesel, electric start, equipped with alternator, air cleaner and oil filter. The engine shall have a minimum of eighty-five (85) horsepower at 2,400 R.P.N. C. Hydraulic System - 2 section pump delivering minimum 76 G.P.N., flange mounted on engine. D. Equipped with brake to insure against drift or movement with oper- ator in or out of cab. Brake control lever shall be mounted in cab. Boom Operating Range A. Highest position - 33 deg. B. Lowest Position - 55 deg. C. Bucker Tilt - 40 deg. in either direction 80 deg. D. Bucket Wrist Action - 150 deg. F.. Swing - Continuous F. Digging Depth - 11' 911. G. Loading Height - 17' 211. H. Surface Range - 23' 311. I. Maximum Working Height - 12' 4". Cab All weather with full vision safety glass windows, electric windshield wipers, 12 volt electrical system, ignition switch, throttle, horn, oil pressure gauge, water temperature gauge, ammeter gauge and hour meter and all safety equipment necessary to meet O.S.H.A. regulations. Weight Mounted on 6 x 4 carrier minimum weight 27,500 pounds. 450 Carrier 6 x 4 carrier with hydraulic remote control and p engine eight (8) cylinder gasoline powered, minimum of oni horsepower, equipped with air cleaner and oil filter. Transmission Manual, 5 speeds forward, 1 reverse, auxiliary I and 1.94 to 1 underdrive. Axles Tires Steering Front - Minimum of 7,000 pound rating. Rear - Minimum of 34,000 pound rating. 9.00 x 20 - 10 ply front and rear. Hydraulic power steering. Brakes Six (6) wheel, straight air brakes with DD -3 safe Carrier G.V.W. Minimum 35,000 pounds Wheel Base Minimum 150 inches Lift Capacity A. 13' Radius - 5,000 pounds B. 17' 6" Radius - 3,500 pounds C. 22' Radius - 1,900 pounds Attachment Sixty (60) inches Q yard) ditch cleaning bucket motor in end of boom. Other A. Machine should be capable of performing all I outriggers. B. All machines bid must be manufactured stave of at least two (2) years. Warranty All machines bid, whether demonstrator or new e a new machine warranty. Each bidder shall state the warra his machine. Delivery Each bidder shall state the time needed for delivery of his machine after receipt of the contract. Delivery time shall be considered in awarding the contract. 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 451 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 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 February 12, 1974 Recorded by Sarah Thurman, City Clerk, February 12, 1974.