Columbus, Georgia

City Manager's Agenda

3/08/05



I. SURPLUS PROPERTY TRANSFER - ENRICHMENT SERVICES PROGRAM INC:



Authorization is requested to transfer 4.2 +/- Acres of CDBG property

at 2012 Cusseta Road to the Enrichment Services Program, Inc. (ESP, Inc.).

The transfer of this property will allow ESP, Inc., to receive a grant for

construction of a new building to replace the facilities they currently

occupy, located on Linwood Blvd and Buena Vista Road. An agenda report and

resolution are attached.



II. GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION - 2005/2006 L.A.R.P. PROGRAM:



Authorization is requested to execute a Certificate of Ownership and

Agreements with the Georgia Department of Transportation for the L.A.R.P.

Program for 57 streets totaling 12.05 miles along with a City Resurfacing and

Patching Project for 21 streets totaling 5.12 miles. An agenda report and

resolution are attached.



III. BUENA VISTA ROAD WIDENING:



Authorization is requested to amend the Buena Vista Road Project from a

four lane with turn lanes to a 3 lane with intersection improvements and

approval to submit a request to the Georgia Department of Transportation for

said amendment. This alternative concept provide a more pedestrian friendly

road network and the opportunity for economic growth through New Urbanism for

this area. An agenda report and resolution are attached.



IV. STREET ACCEPTANCE - CUMBAA COURT AND THAT PORTION OF GLENMERE DRIVE LOCATED

IN BROOK WOOD:



Authorization is requested for the acceptance of a deed to Cumbaa

Court and the portion of Glenmere Drive located in Brookwood. The Department of

Engineering has inspected these streets and recommends the acceptance. An

agenda report, map and resolution are attached.





There will be a pre-council briefing Tuesday, March 8, 2005 at 8:45a.m. in the

Council Chamber Conference Room.





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V. PURCHASES:



Approval is requested of items "A" thru "J"



A. Demolition Services( Annual Contract)

B. Ford Crown Victoria Pursuit Vehicles and Accessories

C. Mid-Size Administrative Sedans

D. Lotus Notes Annual License Renewal

E. Optima Diesel Trolley Bus

F. Annual Maintenance and Support Agreement for the Oasis System

G. Continuation of the Corrective Action Plan (Cap-B) for the Fuel Depot

H. Furniture for Marshal's Office

I. Autopulse Resuscitation System

J. Emergency Repair of Ceiling at the Jail Addition







REFERRALS:



1. Youth Baseball Symposium

2. Traffic Report

3. Orchard Grove Mobile Home Park

4. Vacant House on Plantation Road







Bid Advertisements

(scheduled bid opening dates)



March 9, 2005

1. Crime Prevention Promotional Items ? PQ No. 05-0005

Scope of PQ

Provide various promotional items to be used by the Columbus Police Department.



2. Municipal Street Sweeper **Re-Bid** ? RFB No. 05-0053

Scope of Bid

Provide one (1) regenerative air municipal street sweeper to be used by the

Street Improvements Division of the Public Services Department.



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Bid Advertisements

(scheduled bid opening dates)

(continue)

March 16, 2005

1. Rehabilitation of the Ma Rainey Home ? RFB No. 05-0054

Scope of Bid

Provide rehabilitation of the Ma Rainey Home, which is a historic building.

All work shall be performed in accordance with the Secretary of Interior?s

Standards for Rehabilitation. The work includes, but is not limited to,

construction of a new parking area; selective demolition of all existing

electrical wiring, electrical panels, plumbing and gas piping, foundation

repair; rehabilitation to the building?s exterior; installation of new

electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems; installation of new insulation;

rehabilitation, repair and/or replacement of all interior wall and ceiling

finishes; rehabilitation and repair of all interior and exterior doors and

windows; minor structural work on stairway; rehabilitation and repair, or

replacement of wood flooring; new architectural woodwork and cabinetry; a

fire/alarm security system.



2. Top Dresser (Re-Bid) ? RFB No. 05-0056

Scope of Bid

Provide one (1) turf top dresser to be used by the Park Services Division.



3. Playground Mulch (Annual Contract) ? RFB No. 05-0057

Scope of Bid

Provide playground mulch to the Columbus Parks and Recreation Services

on an ?as needed? basis. The contract period will be for three years with the

option to renew for two additional twelve-month periods.



March 18, 2005

1. Development Plan for a 120-Room Hotel ? RFP No. 05-0017

Scope of RFP

Columbus Consolidated Government is soliciting proposals for a Development Plan

for the financing, construction and operation of a 120 room Hotel. There are

two proposed sites for the Hotel, both are located adjacent to the Columbus

Convention and Trade Center located at 801 Front Avenue. The selected firm

will provide the strategy for the development of the Hotel. The proposal should

also provide strategy for consideration, which provides opportunities for

expanding the Hotel in the future. Examples of the development strategies are

financing, construction and operation of the facility.





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Bid Advertisements

(scheduled bid opening dates)

(continue)



2. Engineering Services Related to the Construction of Pine Grove MSW

Landfill Phase 3 Cells 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 3E and 3F ? RFP No. 05-0016

Scope of RFP

Columbus Consolidated Government is requesting proposals to provide

Construction Documents, Construction Administration, and Construction Quality

Assurance (CQA) Services during the construction of Phase 3, Cells 3A, 3B, 3C,

3D, 3E, and 3F of the Pine Grove Municipal Solid Waste Landfill (MSW).

Services should include relevant engineering and design, surveying,

construction administration, construction inspection, materials sampling and

testing, preparation of analytical reports, and all other reporting necessary

to satisfy regulatory provisions for CQA documentation.



March 25, 2005

1. Geotechnical-Environmental Testing Services (Annual Contract) ? RFP No.

05-0015

Scope of RFP

Provide Columbus Consolidated Government, Engineering Department with

geotechnical environmental testing services for soil and construction material

testing for the development or design of various construction projects on an

?as needed basis?. Contract term shall be for three years, 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 (s).



2. Grinding & Disposal of Yard Waste Material (Annual Contract) ? RFP

No. 05-0014

Scope of RFP

Provide proposals to operate a program to Grinding and Dispose of Yard Waste

Material for the Columbus Consolidated Government, Public Services Department.

Contract term shall be for three years, 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.