Columbus, Georgia

Agenda Item #________





Columbus Consolidated Government

Council Meeting



January 6, 2004





Agenda Report #__147_________





TO: Mayor and Councilors



SUBJECT: Purchase Authorizations



INITIATED BY: Finance Department



(A) COURT REPORTER SERVICES (ANNUAL CONTRACT) ? BID NO. 04-0030



It is requested that Council approve the procurement of court reporter services

from Russell & Russell for the estimated annual contract value of $92,080. The

court reporter services will be used on an ?as needed basis? for all Recorders?

Court proceedings to record preliminary felony hearings. Services include the

following: original transcripts and copies, the presence of a court reporter

at Recorder?s Court at 7:15 a.m., at 1:30 p.m., and to remain as needed.



The contract term shall be for two years, with the option to renew for three

additional twelve-month periods. Contract renewal will be contingent upon the

mutual agreement of the City and the Contractor.



Bid packages were mailed to ten (10) vendors; one bid was received on December

10, 2003. This bid has been advertised, opened and reviewed. The bidder was:



Russell & Russell (Columbus, GA)

Appearance Fee 160.00 x 313 Court Days $50,080.00

Transcript Charge 3.00 x Estimated 14,000 Pages $42,000.00

Estimated Contract Total $92,080.00



Funds are budgeted each fiscal year for this ongoing services, Sheriff,

Recorder?s Court ? Contractual Services; 0101-550-2500-RECC-6319.



* * * * * *



(B) REGIONAL DETENTION POND AND WETLAND MITIGATION ? BID NO. 04-0023



It is requested that Council authorize the execution of a contract with

McMath-Turner Construction Company for the construction of a regional detention

pond and wetland mitigation in the amount of $610,000.00.



McMath-Turner Construction will construct a complete-in-place and

ready-to-operate regional storm water detention pond for the Muscogee

Technology Park. The work includes grading and erosion control measures to

create wetlands. Additionally, the contractor will construct earthen berms

approximately 2ft ? 5ft in height in an undeveloped area of the park along Bull

Creek and its tributaries.



Eighty-four bid invitations were mailed; six bid responses were received on

November 19, 2003. This bid has been advertised, opened and reviewed. The

bidders were:



Contractor Base Bid DBE Participation

McMath-Turner Construction Co. (Columbus, GA) 610,000.00 10%

Alexander Contracting Company, Inc. (Columbus, GA) 723,100.00 None Provided

Warr Grading Contractor, Inc. (Phenix City, AL) 724,691.00 7%

Earth-Scapes, Inc. (Phenix City, AL) 834,240.00 10%

Kam, Inc. (Columbus, GA) 891,000.00 10%

Robinson Paving Company (Columbus, GA) 971,100.00 10%



Funds are budgeted in FY04 Budget, 1999 SPLOST, NFL Improvements ?

Drainage/Street Improvements; 0540-695-2133-TXNF-7622-50601040.



* * * * * *



(C) ANNUAL PURCHASE CONTRACT FOR 800 MHZ RADIOS



It is requested that Council approve the continuation of an Annual Purchase

contract for 800 MHZ radios via Georgia Technology Authority (GTA) purchase

contract number 980-010-510015 from Motorola, Inc. The radios will be

purchased on an ?as needed? basis for various City departments. The contract

pricing will remain in effect through December 31, 2004. The prices include a

20% discount on Analog Radios, 15% discount on Digital Radios, and a 15%

discount on accessories.



RFP No. 149-91 awarded the purchase of the City?s 800 MHZ Radio Communication

System to Motorola Communications and Electronics, Inc., and also included an

Annual Purchase Contract for radios. The City purchases 800 MHZ radios meeting

radio system specifications through Motorola, Inc., which eliminates the need

to pay distributors a profit for purchasing radios.



Funds are budgeted each fiscal year for this ongoing expense; Various

Departments, Communication Equipment.



* * * * * * *



(D) ANNUAL MAINTENANCE FOR LOTUS NOTES PRODUCTS



It is requested that Council authorize payment to IBM Corporation (North

Reading, MA) in the amount of $30,653.46 for the annual fee for Lotus Notes

License and Maintenance Support. The maintenance period is for a twelve-month

period beginning March 1, 2004 through February 28, 2005. The following is a

list of software modules supported by this maintenance agreement:



Software Module Quantity Unit

Price Extended

Price

Domino Unified Communication Services for Cisco Processor 2 89.73 $179.46

Lotus Notes Collaboration License 1000 22.27 $22,270.00

Domino Enterprise Server License 4 530.00 2,120.00

Domino Designer License 11 135.00 1,485.00

Sametime License 700 6.57 4,599.00

Total Lotus Domino Annual License $30,653.46



Per Resolution No. 189-01, Council authorized the purchase of Lotus Notes

software in April 2001. The software is manufactured by IBM Corporation,

therefore the vendor is considered an only known source for the maintenance,

per the Procurement Ordinance Section 3-114.



Funds are budgeted in FY04 Budget, Information Technology ? Software Lease;

0101-210-1000-ISS-6541.



* * * * * *

(E) SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOLS



It is requested that Council authorize the purchase of thirty (30)

semi-automatic Glock pistols from Smyrna Police Distributors in the amount of

$14,070.00. The new Glocks weapons will be utilized by Sheriff Deputies.



Twenty-five bid invitations were mailed. Two bids were received on December

10, 2003. This bid has been advertised, opened and reviewed. The bidders were:





Vendors

Unit Cost (30 units)

Total Cost

Smyrna Police Distributors (Smyrna, GA) $469.00 $14,070.00

Glock, Inc. (Smyrna, GA) $474.00 $14,222.00



Funds are budgeted in FY04 Budget, Capital Projects Fund, Capital Projects Over

$5,000.00, Glock Weapons Sheriff; 0508-660-1000-CPGF-7761-22215040.



* * * * * * *



(F) SEDANS, FOUR-DOOR, 6 CYLINDER? BID NO. 04-0027



It is requested that Council authorize the purchase of twenty-two (22) sedans

from Allan Vigil Ford in the amount of $267,143.80. The sedans are replacements

and will be utilized by detectives of the Police Department to drive to crime

scenes, etc.

Fifty-five bid invitations were mailed. Seven bids were received on December

3, 2003. This bid has been advertised, opened and reviewed. The bidders were:





Vendors

Unit Cost (22 Units)

Total Cost

Allan Vigil Ford (Morrow, GA) $12,142.90 $267,143.80

Carl Gregory Pro-Fleet Direct (Columbus, GA) $12,702.90 $279,463.80

Mike Patton Ford (Opelika, AL) $13,918.90 $306,215.80

Legacy Ford Mercury, Inc. (McDonough, GA) $14,063.00 $309,386.00

Freeway Ford (Columbus, GA) $14,122.34 $310,691.48

Bill Heard Chevrolet (Columbus, GA) $15,999.00 $351,978.00

Rob Doll Nissa (Columbus, GA) $22,209.00 $488,598.00



Funds for the sedans are budgeted in FY04 Budget, 1999 SPLOST ?

Police/Fire/Vehicles/Equipment ? Automobiles ? Equipment Police;

0540-695-2123-TXPO-7721-5011004V.



* * * * * *



(G) EMERGENCY PURCHASE OF ASPHALT ROLLER



It is requested that Council authorize the emergency procurement of a

hydrostatic vibratory asphalt roller from Ray Rents, Inc., in the amount of

$12,430.00. The Street Repairs and Maintenance Division normally utilize two

rollers. However, one has been salvaged and the other has been in and out of

the shop for the last three months with a drive system problem. The roller

came out of the shop on December 8, 2003, and was in need of repair again on

December 12, 2003. The equipment is vital for the repair of potholes.

Consequently, the Street Repairs and Maintenance Division had to rent a roller

at $444 a week. As of December 12, 2003, the division has spent over $4,000 in

rental cost.



The Fleet Management Division obtained quotes from three local vendors:



Ray Rents, Inc., (Columbus, GA) $12,430.00

Volvo Rental Company (Columbus, GA) 17,000.00

United Rentals (Columbus, GA) 19,965.00



The City Manager?s office has approved this emergency procurement, per the

Procurement Ordinance, Article 3-115.



Funding is available in the FY04 Budget; Public Services ? Street Repairs and

Maintenance, Light Trucks; 0203-260-3110-REPR-7722.



* * * * * * *



(H) SURPLUS FIRE ENGINE



It is requested that Council declare a 1985 Mack fire engine (VIN

#1M2H125C8FM001179) and equipment as surplus in accordance with Section 7-501

of the Charter of Columbus Consolidated Government; and approve the donation of

the fire engine and equipment to the volunteer fire department in the City of

Whigham, Georgia. The Fleet Manager recommends the vehicle and equipment be

salvaged due to the estimated cost to repair the vehicle ($9,500).



Due to security considerations the Department of Fire & Emergency Medical

Services recommends that this vehicle and equipment not be sold at public

auction. An Alcohol and Tobacco (ATF) agent, assigned to Columbus, contacted

the Department of Fire & Emergency Medical Services; requesting the donation of

the vehicle and equipment to a South Georgia Volunteer Fire Department with

whom he is associated in his new assignment. The donation of said vehicle and

equipment to the volunteer fire department will ensure the vehicle is used for

its intended purpose.









?ITEM A?



A RESOLUTION



NO. _______



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PROCUREMENT OF COURT REPORTER SERVICES FOR

RECORDER'S COURT FROM RUSSELL & RUSSELL, FOR THE ESTIMATED ANNUAL CONTRACT

VALUE OF $92,080.



WHEREAS, the court reporter services will be used on an ?as needed basis? for

all Recorder's Court proceedings to record preliminary felony hearings.

Services include the following: original transcripts and copies, the presence

of a court reporter at Recorder?s Court at 7:15 a.m., at 1:30 p.m., and to

remain as needed; and,



WHEREAS, the contract term shall be for two years, with the option to renew for

three additional twelve-month periods. Contract renewal will be contingent

upon the mutual agreement of the City and the Contractor.



NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to procure court reporter

services for Recorder?s Court from Russell and Russell for the estimated annual

contract value of $92,080. Funds are budgeted each fiscal year for this

on-going expense, Sheriff, Recorder?s Court ? Contractual Services;

0101-550-2500-RECC-6319.

______________________________



Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held the

___________ day of ____________, 2004 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative

vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Anthony voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting __________.

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Hunter voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Rodgers voting __________.

Councilor Suber voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.





_______________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Robert S. Poydasheff, Mayor

?ITEM B?



A RESOLUTION



NO._________



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT MCMATH-TURNER CONSTRUCTION

COMPANY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A REGIONAL DETENTION POND AND WETLAND

MITIGATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $610,000.00.



WHEREAS, McMath-Turner Construction will construct a complete-in-place

and ready-to-operate regional storm water detention pond for the Muscogee

Technology Park. The work includes grading and erosion control measures to

create wetlands. Additionally, the contractor will construct earthen berms

approximately 2ft ? 5ft in height in an undeveloped area of the park along Bull

Creek and its tributaries.



NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute a contract with

McMath-Turner Construction Company for the construction of a regional detention

pond and wetland mitigation in the amount of $610,000.00. Funds are budgeted

in FY04 Budget, 1999 SPLOST, NFL Improvements ? Drainage/Street Improvements;

0540-695-2133-TXNF-7622-50601040.



_________________________________________





Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held

the _________ day of _________________, 2004 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Anthony voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting __________.

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Hunter voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Rodgers voting __________.

Councilor Suber voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.







_______________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Robert S. Poydasheff, Mayor



?ITEM C?



A RESOLUTION



NO. ______





A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CONTINUATION OF AN ANNUAL PURCHASE

CONTRACT OF 800 MHZ RADIOS, ON AN ?AS NEEDED? BASIS, VIA GEORGIA TECHNOLOGY

AUTHORITY (GTA) PURCHASE CONTRACT NUMBER 980-010-510015 FROM MOTOROLA, INC.



WHEREAS, RFP No. 149-01 established an Annual Purchase Contract for 800

MHZ radios to be used on the City?s 800 MHZ Radio Communication System; and,



WHEREAS, Motorola notified the City of a 20% discount on Analog Radios, 15%

discount on Digital Radios, and 15% discount on Radio Accessories via the

Georgia Technology Authority contract. The pricing will remain in effect

through December 31, 2004.



NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS

FOLLOWS:



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to continue the annual purchase

contract of 800 MHZ Radios, on an ?as needed? basis, via Georgia Technology

Authority (GTA) purchase contract number 980-010-510015 from Motorola, Inc.

Funds are budgeted each fiscal year for this ongoing expense; Various

Departments, Communication Equipment.



______________________________

Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held

the _________ day of ____________, 2004 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.





Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Anthony voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting __________.

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Hunter voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Rodgers voting __________.

Councilor Suber voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.



_______________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Robert S. Poydasheff, Mayor



?ITEM D?



A RESOLUTION



NO. _____





A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO IBM CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF

$30,653.46 FOR THE ANNUAL FEE FOR LOTUS NOTES LICENSE AND MAINTENANCE SUPPORT.



WHEREAS, The maintenance period is for a twelve-month period beginning March 1,

2004 through February 28, 2005; and,



WHEREAS, Per Resolution No. 189-01, Council authorized the purchase of Lotus

Notes software in April 2001. The software is manufactured by IBM Corporation,

therefore the vendor is considered an only known source for the maintenance per

the Procurement Ordinance Section 3-114.



NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to make payment to IBM Corporation

in the amount of $30,653.46 for the annual fee for Lotus Notes License and

Maintenance Support. Funds are budgeted in FY04 Budget, Information Technology

? Software Lease; 0101-210-1000-ISS-6541.

_________________________________________



Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held

the _________ day of _________________, 2004 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Anthony voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting __________.

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Hunter voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Rodgers voting __________.

Councilor Suber voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.







_______________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Robert S. Poydasheff, Mayor



?ITEM E?



A RESOLUTION



NO. _______



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF THIRTY (30) SEMI-AUTOMATIC GLOCK

PISTOLS FROM SMYRNA POLICE DISTRIBUTORS IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,070.00.



WHEREAS, The new Glocks weapons will be utilized by Sheriff Deputies.



NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase thirty (30)

semi-automatic Glock pistols from Smyrna Police Distributors in the amount of

$14,070.00. Funds are budgeted in FY04 Budget, Capital Projects Fund, Capital

Projects Over $5,000.00, Glock Weapons Sheriff;

0508-660-1000-CPGF-7761-22215040.

______________________________



Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held the

___________ day of ____________, 2004 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative

vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Anthony voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting __________.

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Hunter voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Rodgers voting __________.

Councilor Suber voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.







_______________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Robert S. Poydasheff, Mayor



?ITEM F?



A RESOLUTION



NO. _______



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TWENTY-TWO (22) SEDANS FROM ALLAN

VIGIL FORD IN THE AMOUNT OF $267,143.80.



WHEREAS, The sedans are replacements and will be utilized by detectives of the

Police Department to drive to crime scenes, etc.



NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase twenty-two (22)

sedans from Allan Vigil Ford in the amount of $267,143.80. Funds for the

sedans are budgeted in FY04 Budget, 1999 SPLOST ?

Police/Fire/Vehicles/Equipment ? Automobiles ? Equipment Police;

0540-695-2123-TXPO-7721-5011004V.

______________________________



Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held the

___________ day of ____________, 2004 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative

vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Anthony voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting _________.

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Hunter voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Rodgers voting __________.

Councilor Suber voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.







_______________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Robert S. Poydasheff, Mayor





?ITEM G?



A RESOLUTION



NO. ______



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EMERGENCY PROCUREMENT OF A HYDROSTATIC VIBRATORY

ASPHALT ROLLER FROM RAY RENTS, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,430.00.



WHEREAS, The Street Repairs and Maintenance Division normally utilize two

rollers. However, one has been salvaged, and the other has been in and out of

the shop for the last three months with a drive system problem. The roller

came out of the shop on December 8, 2003, and was in need of repair again on

December 12, 2003. The equipment is vital for the repair of potholes.

Consequently, the Street Repairs and Maintenance Division had to rent a roller

at $444 a week. As of December 12, 2003, the division has spent over $4,000 in

rental cost; and,



WHEREAS, The City Manager?s office has approved this emergency procurement, per

the Procurement Ordinance, Article 3-115.



NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to make an emergency

purchase of a hydrostatic vibratory asphalt roller from Ray Rents, Inc., in the

amount of $12,430.00. Funding is available in the FY04 Budget; Public Services

? Street Repairs and Maintenance, Light Trucks; 0203-260-3110-REPR-7722.

__________________________________



Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held

the _________ day of _______________, 2004 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Anthony voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting __________.

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Hunter voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Rodgers voting __________.

Councilor Suber voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.





___________________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Robert S. Poydasheff, Mayor



?ITEM H?



A RESOLUTION



NO. ______



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DECLARATION OF A 1985 MACK FIRE ENGINE (VIN

#1M2H125C8FM001179), AND EQUIPMENT, AS SURPLUS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 7-501

OF THE CHARTER OF COLUMBUS CONSOLIDATED GOVERNMENT; AND APPROVING THE DONATION

OF THE FIRE ENGINE AND EQUIPMENT TO THE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT IN THE CITY

OF WHIGHAM, GEORGIA.



WHEREAS, The Fleet Manager recommends the vehicle and equipment be salvaged due

to the estimated cost to repair the vehicle ($9,500); and,



WHEREAS, Due to security considerations the Department of Fire & Emergency

Medical Services recommends that this vehicle and equipment not be sold at

public auction. An Alcohol and Tobacco (ATF) agent, assigned to Columbus,

contacted the Department of Fire & Emergency Medical Services; requesting the

donation of the vehicle and equipment to a South Georgia Volunteer Fire

Department with whom he is associated in his new assignment. The donation of

said vehicle and equipment to the volunteer fire department will ensure the

vehicle is used for its intended purpose.



NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to declare the vehicle and equipment

as surplus in accordance with Section 7-501 of the City Charter and donate said

vehicle to the volunteer Fire Department in the City of Whigham, Georgia.

__________________________________



Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held

the _________ day of _______________, 2004 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Anthony voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting __________.

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Hunter voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Rodgers voting __________.

Councilor Suber voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.





___________________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Robert S. Poydasheff, Mayor



DATE: January 6, 2004



TO: Mayor and Councilors



FROM: Angela Cole, Interim Director of Finance



SUBJECT: Advertised Bids





January 7, 2004

1. Lawn Maintenance Equipment (Annual Contract) ? Bid No. 04-0042

Scope of Bid

Provide approximately 25 gasoline powered edgers, 158 gasoline powered line

trimmer, 26 mowers, high wheel push, 20 blower, back pack, gasoline, 22 chain

saws 3.0 cubic inch/50cc, 12 chain saws 3.2 cubic inch/53cc and 2 mowers,

rotary/self-propelled on an ?as needed? basis to Columbus Consolidated

Government (the City) to be utilized by various City Departments. The contract

term will be for one year, with the option to renew for two additional

twelve-month periods.



2. Asphalt Rubber & Sealant (Annual Contract) ? Bid No. 04-0043

Scope of Bid

Provide material for sealing cracks when repairing streets, parking

lots and highway on an ?as needed? basis to the Columbus Consolidated

Government (the City) to be utilized by Public Services Department. The

contract term will be for one year, with the option to renew for two additional

twelve-month periods.



January 9, 2004

1. Commercial Zero-Turn Radius Mowers ? RFP No. 04-0013

Scope of RFP

The Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) desires to select a qualified

vendor to provide three (3) Commercial Zero-Turn-Radius Mowers. The mowers

will be used by the Park Services Division of the Parks and Recreation

Department.



January 14, 2004

1. Paint Supplies (Annual Contract) ? Bid No. 04-0047

Scope of Bid

Provide paint supplies on an ?as needed? basis to the Columbus Consolidated

Government (the City) to be utilized by various departments. The contract term

will be for one (1) year, with the option to renew for two (2) additional (12)

twelve-month periods.



2. Lot Clearing Services (Annual Contract) ? Bid No. 04-0035

Scope of Bid

Provide services for annual clearing of vacant or unoccupied lots, including

cutting and removing grass, weeds, undergrowth and other vegetation, draining

of swimming pools, and removing any and all solid waste for Columbus

Consolidated Government, as required by law, on an ?as needed basis?. The term

of the contract shall be for one year, with the option to renew for two

additional twelve-month periods. Contract renewal will be contingent upon the

mutual agreement of the City and the Contractor.



January 21, 2004

1. Industrial/Commercial Mulching Mower & Repair Parts (Annual

Contract) ? Bid No. 04-0048

Scope of Bid

Provide 22? walk behind industrial/commercial mulching mower and repair parts

on an ?as needed? basis to the Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) to

be utilized by various departments. The contract term will be for one (1)

year, with the option to renew for two (2) additional (12) twelve-month periods.



2. Sedan, Police Pursuit, Four Door ? Bid No. 04-0040

Scope of Bid

Provide fifty-two (52) Sedans, Police Pursuit, Four Door vehicles to be used by

the Police Department, Sheriff Department and Marshal Department.



3. Collator and Booklet Maker ? Bid No. 04-0049

Scope of Bid

Provide one (1) collator and booklet maker to Columbus Consolidated

Government. The equipment will be used in the Print Shop Division.