Columbus, Georgia

CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA

03/12/2002





I. DEPARTMENT OF FIRE & EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ?

STRATEGIC PLAN



Approval is requested of a resolution in support of the Columbus Department of

Fire & Emergency Medical Services Revised Strategic Plan. A resolution is

attached.



II. TRANSFER OF PROPERTY:



Authorization is requested to accept the return of property that borders the

West Georgia Crime Lab and the Driver?s License Bureau A/K/A ?The Old Crime

Lab? by the State of Georgia. An agenda report and resolution are attached.



III. GRANT ? CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILY COALITION



Authorization is requested to submit an application and if approved accept a

$50,000 grant from Georgia Department of Human Resources to establish Columbus,

Georgia as a Family Connection Community to improve child health, school

performance, family stability, family economic capacity, reduce child abuse,

neglect and teenage pregnancy. An agenda report and resolution are attached.



IV. FY03 GRANT APPLICATION FOR CAPITAL AND PLANNING ASSISTANCE



Authorization is requested to apply to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA)

and Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) for FY03 Capital and Planning

Assistance under Title 49 U.S.C. Section 5303, 5307 and to contract with FTA

and GDOT. An agenda report and two (2) resolutions are attached.



V. PURCHASES:



Approval is requested of items "A" thru "C":

A. Drug Testing System (Annual Contract)

B. Golf Course Architectural Services

C. Commercial Versatile Mowing System





NOTE:THERE WILL BE A PRE-COUNCIL BRIEFING AT 8:00 A.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER

CONFERENCE ROOM TO DISCUSS TREE ORDINANCE UPDATE BY MILTON JONES.





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REFERRALS:

March 12, 2002

1. Closing of Phenix Regional Hospital

2. Events in Uptown Columbus

3. Beer Sales

4. Van





BID ADVERTISEMENT

(Scheduled bid opening dates)



March 13, 2002

1. Watershed Fertilization - (Annual Contract) ? Bid No. 02-0089

Scope of Bid

Provide erosion control at various watershed lakes. The contract period will

be for three (3) years with the option to renew for two (2) additional

twelve-month periods.



March 15, 2002

1. Souvenir Vending Services at the South Commons Softball Complex ? RFP No.

02-0029

Scope of RFP

The City of Columbus recognizes the need to create competitive bidding

atmosphere for Souvenir Vending Services for softball related events at the

South Common Softball Complex. The vendor shall provide various souvenir items

(i.e. T-shirts, Caps etc?) for participants in the Southerness (April 19-21),

Legacy (May 3-5), Southeastern (May 17-19), Riverwalk Classic (June 7-9), and

the ASA 14 & under Girls Fastpitch National Championship (July 29-August 4).

Because the National Championship is held in such high regard there are

separate, more stringent requirements necessary for a successful offeror. The

National Championship proposal shall not be separated from the remaining events.

March 19, 2002

1. Red Light Enforcement System (Annual Contract) - RFP No. 02-0024

Scope of RFP

Furnish, install, implement and maintain an automated Red Light Enforcement

System for the City of Columbus, Georgia. The term of the contract shall be

for one year, for one (1) location, with the option to renew for four (4)

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

mutual agreement of the City and the contractor. The City reserves the right

to add new locations to the awarded contract in the future based on terms and

conditions of a contract with the successful vendor.



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BID ADVERTISEMENT

(Scheduled bid opening dates)

continued



March 22, 2002

1. First-Class Mail Pre-Sort Services (Annual Contract) ? RFP No. 02-0027

Scope of RFP

Provide first-class mail pre-sort services on a daily basis for Columbus

Consolidated Government. The initial term of the contract 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.



March 27, 2002

1. Midland School Recreational Facilities ? Site Improvements ? Bid No. 02-0095

Scope of Bid

The work includes, but is not limited to, demolition, site work, concrete work,

sports field construction, sports field lighting, irrigation, chain-link

fencing, landscaping and grassing.



2. Branding and Marketing Services ? RFP No. 02-0030

Scope of RFP

Columbus Consolidated Government invites proposal submissions from

pre-qualified firms interested in providing marketing and branding services.

As stated in the Request for Qualifications the City?s goal is to define: who

visits Columbus, how do locals and visitors define Columbus geographically, why

do people come, how often, what are the positive and negative perceptions.



March 29, 2002

1. Historic Preservation Services (Annual Contract) ? RFP No. 02-0028

Scope of RFP

Provide Columbus Consolidated Government professional services in conducting

recordation processes as required under Section 106 of the National Historic

Preservation Act. Services will be provided on an ?as needed basis.? The term

of contract shall be for three years with an option to renew for two

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

mutual agreement of the City and the Contractor.





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BID ADVERTISEMENT

(Scheduled bid opening dates)

continued



April 3, 2002

1. Additions and Renovations to the Columbus, Georgia Convention and Trade

Center ? Bid No. 02-0085

Scope of Bid

The project consists of major new additions to the existing complex comprising

approximately of 115,000 square feet, and the renovation of the existing

facility of approximately 180,000 square feet. The project will be constructed

in two phases consisting primarily of new construction to the west of existing

facility followed by additions and renovations to the existing building. Bids

will be accepted only from pre-qualified bidders.