HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance Book 18, Page 622, No Resolution Number622
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR
BIDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) FOUR DOOR COMPACT STATION WAGONS FOR
USE BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, AND PRESCRIBING THE CONDITIONS UPON WHICH
SUCH PURCHASE SHALL BE MADE
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF CO16INIISSIONERS 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 two (2) new 1974 four -door compact station
wagons for use by the fire department, having the following minimum specifications:
6 cylinder engine, minimum 250 cubic inch displacement
Minimum wheel base 106 inches
Power disc brakes
Power steering
Automatic transmission
Factory installed air conditioning
Heater and defroster
Minimum 70 amp battery
Minimum 50 amp alternator
Heavy duty radiator
Steel belted radial tires
Vinyl interior
Tinted glass
Color -Fire Chief red
Lights to meet all ICC specifications
Standard equipment to be described by bidder
Spotlight to be furnished by City to be installed on each vehicle
Each bidder shall state the amount he will accept in cash for the purchase
price of the vehicles 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 Hall 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
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 to the best 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 June 25, 1974
Recorded by Sarah Thurman, City Clerk, June 25, 1974.