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Document - Historical information/data - Proposal to buy first police car - 5/3/1965 f S 6 t PROPOSAL for i fV STATION WAGON TITE POLICE CAR r� TOWN OF EAGAN 1- May 3, 1965 Date Town Board Town of Eagan Dakota County, Minnesota Gentlemen: We, the undersigned have examined the contract documents, including the Advertise- ment for Bids and detailed specifications attached hereto and on file in the Town Office and hereby propose to furnish the following: One (1) complete Station Wagon type Police Car with appurtenances: 1965 Ford 6 Passenger Ranch 'Wa on (Description) (Description) 3147-50 Thirty—one Hundred Forty=seven DOLLARS fif �CENTS $ F.O.B.. Eagan Township, Dakota County, Minn. ALTERNATE BID: One (1) complete Station Wagon type .Pol.ice Car equipped as above except that all windows shall be tinted. 1965 For(i 6 Passenger Ranch tF a on @ (Description) 3162.00 Tho rt One Hundred t 7t��r® DOLLARS no CENTS $ Eagan Township, Dakota County, Minn. Descriptive literature and complete accessory and .specification list is included. The undersigned further proposes that upon written notice of. acceptance of bid, the vehicle complete with the specified items will be delivered in approc. 30days, P-1 Accompanying this bid is a bidder's bond, certified check, cashier's check or cash deposit, in the amount of $320.00 DOLLARS CENTS ($320.00 ) which is at least ten percent (10%) of the amount of my/our bid made payable to the Town Board and the same is subject to forfeiture in the event of default on the part of the undersigned or failure on the part of the undersigned to execute the prescribed contract and bond within fifteen (15) days after its submittal to me/us. In submitting this bid it is understood that the payments will be by cash or check. It is understood that bads may not be withdrawn for a period of 30 days after the date and time set for the opening of bids. It is understood that the Town Board reserves the right to retain the certified check or bond of the three lowest bid- ders as determined by the Town Board for a period not to exceed 30 days after the date set for the opening of bids. In submitting this bid it is understood that the Township retains the right to reject any and all bids and to waive irregularities and informalities therein and to award the contract to the best interests of the Township. Respectfully submitted, FAMAINOTON .AUTO CO. (AKXI id1UAdX1JV Name of Bidder (A Partnership) Farmington, Minn. Address 6600 Telephone Number By Dale J. E-mpey ' Printed Name of Signer Title Partner P-2 L( FARMINGTON AUTO COMPANY • • • FORD — FALCON — COMET — MERCURY FARMINGTON, MINN. Since 1919 Town of Eagan May 3, 1965 Dakota County, Minnesota Re: Bid on Police Type Station 'Wagon Gentlemen; In reply to your request for our quotation on a Station 1 agon Type Police Car we are pleased to submit the following for your consideration: One new 1965 Ford 6 passenger Fordor Ranch 'Nagon (119" 'Kheelbase) to include the following; 352 cu. inch 2[0 H.P. V-8 engine with 4 bbl, carburetor (Designed for the use of "regular" gasoline) Transmission----3 Spd. Cruise-0-uratic Guardian Police Equipment Package includes: 70 Amp. Hr. Heavy Duty Battery High speed and handling package with heavy duty front and rear springs, extra control shock absorbers, and heavy duty link-type stabilizer bar. Heavy duty fade resistant brakes Calibrated speedometer Heavy duty front seats with H.D. springs and foam cushion padding Heavy duty front and rear black rubber floor mats Extra cooling package (does not include thermostatic controled fan) Power steering (standard type) Limited slip rear axle Power brakes 60 Amp. Leece-Neville alternator and regulator Wiring for roof-top beacon light Waterpnoof ignition wiring, Noise suppression equipment (for radio interference) Split, fold-down type rear seat Padded dash and visors, Arm rests on both front doors Rear view mirror inside and side mirror on left Cones on inside rear door handles Electrically operated tailgate window Seat Belts ---genuine Ford type with metal to metal lock Tinted V`findshield (remaining windows clear) continued next page v 1 FARMINGTON ON FORD — FALCON — COMET — MERCURY FARMINGTON, MINN. Since 1919 continued from page 1. Standard headlights, tail lights, parking lights, and turn signals. S.C.C. emergency flasher Spotlights, right and left per specifications Back-up light.- Swithh to turn off brake and parking lights Glove compartment light Dome light (standard equip.) Illuminated temperature gauge, oil gauge, and ameter. Electric clock, turn sig. indicator, speedometer, and cig. lighter, per spec. Hand throttle Alternating system to be checked for proper adjustment Painting end lettering ---per specification Tires----- 845 x 15 Goodyear Police Special with inner safety liner all five tires mounted and balanced Manuals----As required Total Delivered Price---FCB Eagan Township----- $3147.50 Deviation from specifications; We have not included thermostatically controlled fan. Vie have substituted recommended Ford heavy duty cooling; package (consists of Viscose fan and shroud, heavy duty pulleys, and heavy duty radiator). Yourq, truly, D•J. ' pey a FARMINIGTON AUT{J COMPANY