HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance Book 18, Page 470, No Resolution NumberA RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS
FOR SALE TO THE CITY OF PADUCAH OF ONE (1) TRUCK AND CHASSIS FOR TWENTY
(20) CUBIC YARD REFUSE PACKER BODY, FOR USE BY THE REFUSE DEPARTMENT
OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH
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 of one (1) truck and
chassis for twenty (20) cubic yard refuse packer body, for use by the Refuse
Department, having the following minimum specifications:
Cab: Cab over motor. C-800 or equal.
Wheel Base: 153 inches.
C. A. Dimensions: 126 inches + - 4 inches
Frame: Constructed to carry a GVWR of 32,000 pounds.
Axles: 9,000 pounds front; rear, 22,000 pound capacity, 2 speed
Springs: 5,400 pounds front, 12,650 pounds rear.
Engine: Gasoline, V-8, 477 cubic inch minimum, 55 amp. alternator and 70 amp battery.
Transmission: Five (5) speed manual.
Wheels and Tires: wheels disc. Front tires 10 x 20 - 12 ply highway tread.
Rear tires 10 x 20 - 12 ply mud and snow tread.
Brakes: Full air brakes.
Gasoline Tank: Thirty (30) gallon minimum, saddle mounted, left hand side.
Steering: Full power steering
Clutch: Heavy duty
Color: white
Options: Front tow hooks and dual west coast type mirrors.
Warranty and Delivery:
Each bidder shall state the terms of his warranty and the time needed
for delivery after receipt of the purchase contract. warranty and delivery will be
a consideration in awarding the contract.
General:
The successful bidder shall be required to deliver the cab and chassis
to a location where the refuse body will be installed. All prices quoted shall be F.O.B.
point of installation and shall include or refer to state, local and federal taxes.
The successful bidder shall furnish two (2) operation and maintenance
manuals upon delivery of his machine.
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The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids or waive any
informalities.
Trade -In: None.
SECTION 2. The City Manager shall advertise for sealed bids by posting a
notice at the City Hall door, and by inserting notice of the request for bids in the
Sun Democrat for 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 the opening of same 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.
SECTION 3. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and
after its adoption.
41ayor
Passed by the Board of Commissioners March 12, 1974
Recorded by Sarah Thurman, City Clerk, March 12, 1974.