Columbus, Georgia

Agenda Item # 2





Columbus Consolidated Government

Council Meeting



April 15, 2003





Agenda Report # 49



TO: Mayor and Councilors



SUBJECT: Purchase Authorizations



INITIATED BY: Finance Department







(A) ROOF RENOVATIONS FOR TILLIS POOL ? BID NO. 03-0074



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

with Darton Roofing, Inc., in the amount of $13,530.00 and (optional) $7.00 per

board foot for roof renovations at Tillis Pool. The contractor will install a

modified bitumen roof system at the pool building and storage building at

Tillis Pool.



Forty-nine bid invitations were mailed. A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference/Site

Visit was held on February 21, 2003; five vendors attended the conference/site

visit. Three bids were received on March 12, 2003. This bid has been

advertised, opened and reviewed. The bidders were:



BID 1OPTIONAL

CONTRACTOR AMOUNT BID PRICING

Darton Roofing (Fortson, GA) $ 13,530.00 $7.00/board foot

2Diversified Sheet Metal & Roofing Systems (Hamilton, GA) 9,995.00 5.50/board

foot

Lott Sheet Metal Contractors (Columbus, GA) 12,793.00 4.00/board foot



1After the removal of existing roof materials, the contractor and the Manager

of Facilities Maintenance shall inspect exposed roofing material to determine

replacement requirements. In the event City staff is unavailable to replace

any rotten rafters, the contractor will perform the work.



2Diversified Sheet Metal & Roofing Systems failed to include the required Bid

Bond, therefore the contractor?s bid was deemed incomplete. The Purchasing

Division notified the contractor, in writing, of the findings.



Funds are budgeted in FY03, Parks & Recreation ? Aquatics - Parks Maintenance;

0101-270-4413-AQUT-6577.



(B) ? TON SERVICE BODY TRUCK ? BID NO. 03-0077



It is requested that Council authorize the purchase of one (1) cab and chassis

from Bill Heard Chevrolet in the amount of $15,882.00; and one (1) ? ton

service body from Truck Equipment Sales, Inc., in the amount of $2,986.00.



The vehicle is a replacement for the Facilities Maintenance Division and will

be used to carry necessary building repair parts to jobs at City owned

buildings.



One hundred, forty-eight bid invitations were mailed. Ten bids were received

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

bidders were:





BIDDERS OPTION 1

CAB & CHASSIS

(1 Unit) OPTION 2

BODY

(1 Unit) OPTION 3

COMPLETE UNIT

( 1 Unit)

Bill Heard Chevrolet

(Columbus, GA)

$15,882.00

NO BID

19,098.00

Truck Equipment Sales

(Dothan, AL)

NO BID

$2,986.00

NO BID

Jay Automotive Group

(Columbus, GA)

15,950.00

NO BID

19,515.00

Freeway Ford

(Columbus, GA)

16,458.00

NO BID

20,023.00

Legacy Ford

(McDonough, GA)

16,583.00

3,900.00

20,483.00

Allan Vigil Ford

(Morrow, GA)

16,712.00

3,744.00

19,612.00

O.G. Hughes & Sons, Inc.

(Knoxville, TN)

16,807.00

5,034.15

21,841.15

Transpower, Inc.

(Albany, GA)

17,740.00

NO BID

NO BID

Transport Equipment Company

(Albany, GA)

NO BID

3,216.00

NO BID

Park Built Truck Equipment Sales

(Sylvester, GA)

NO BID

3,565.00

NO BID



Funds are budgeted in FY03 Budget, Public Services ? Facilities Maintenance ?

Light Trucks; 0101-260-2700-MNTN-7722.



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(C) GMA TELECOMMUNICATION RENEWAL AGREEMENT



It is requested that Council approve a renewal agreement with Georgia Municipal

Association in the amount of $17,500.00 for Telecommunication Management

Services. The renewal agreement is for one year, effective May 1, 2003 ? April

30, 2004.



In the past years the telecommunications industry has undergone major changes

that have important repercussions on local governments, particularly the manner

in which public right-of-ways can be utilized and managed and the entrance of

new vendors providing services. The City has realized that because of new

technologies, deregulation and the Telecommunications Act of 1996, specialized

expertise was required if it was to retain control over zoning, management of

public right-of-ways and franchise fee revenue, and entered into an agreement

with the Georgia Municipal Association to provide telecommunications management

services.



Funds are available in FY03 Budget; Non-Categorical ? Special Ongoing Projects;

0101-590-3000-NCAT-6694.



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(D) FINANCIAL/HUMAN RESOURCES SOFTWARE LEASE AMENDMENT



It is requested that Council approve the amendment to the software lease

agreement with American Management Systems, Inc., (AMS) to provide conversion

and implementation services for AMS ADVANTAGE? 3.0 software in the amount of

$1,248,000.00. AMS ADVANTAGE 3.0 is the new release of the current software

used by Finance and Human Resources, AMS Advantage Financial 2.2 and AMS

Advantage? HR 2.3.2 (formerly LGFS and GHRS). The new release encompasses

Financial Management, Procurement and Human Resource Management. The

conversion and implementation services include on and off site technical and

functional support, training, troubleshooting, and reimbursable expenses.



The conversion to the AMS ADVANTAGE 3.0 release is necessary because it

integrates the existing systems, Advantage Financial 2.2 and Advantage HR

2.3.2. Additionally, the new release provides enhancements that increase the

flexibility of the system. The new release is a web based system and will

provide internet access through a secure web site, eAccess to a variety of 24x7

support materials, and a help desk support with direct phone, email and web

support on the baseline products through the AMS Client Support Center. In

addition, the web based application makes AMS ADVANTAGE 3.0 a system that is

more user-friendly.



Funding in the amount of $129,000 is budgeted in the FY03 Budget, General Fund

Supported Capital Projects, Consulting and Computer Equipment - LGFS/GHRS

Conversion/Implementation; 0508-660-1000-CPGF-6315-22187020 and 0508-660-1000-

CPGF-7751-22187020. The remaining funds in the amount of $1,119,000 will be

requested in the FY04 Budget.



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(E) PURCHASE OF IBM xSERIES SERVERS



It is requested that Council approve the purchase of seven (7) IBM xSeries

Servers, to support AMS Advantage 3.0, from Beck and Associates (Fortson, GA)

in the amount of $58,169.03, via Georgia State Contract/Western State

Contracting Alliance, Contract Number 94-00151. Servers are required to

support the new AMS ADVANTATE 3.0 software which will replace the current

Advantage Financial 2.2 and Advantage HR 2.3.2 (formerly LGFS and GHRS) Finance

and Human Resource systems.



Funds are budgeted in the FY 03 Budget, General Fund Supported Capital

Projects, Computer Equipment, LGFS/GHRS Conversion/Implementation;

0508-660-1000-CPGF-7751-22187020.



* * * * * *



(F) ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES REQUIRED FOR STORMWATER

TREATMENT DEMONSTRATION PROJECT



It is requested that Council approve payment for additional engineering

services required from Wet Weather Engineering & Technology, LLC (WWETCO) in

the amount of $186,000.00 for the stormwater treatment demonstration project.

Per Council resolution 551-00, the City contracted with WWETCO to provide site

design, data collection and data analysis for a stormwater treatment

demonstration project. In addition, the project requires the vendor to provide

materials, as well as, stormwater treatment units for the ongoing success of

the project.



The project is an integral element of a much larger watershed assessment and

management program in Columbus (the Columbus Water Works CSO and Watershed

programs) and the proposed demonstration project will yield watershed

management performance and costs information for evaluation of measurable

improvements of water quality for the overall watershed. Project effluent and

in-stream monitoring will be provided to assess and measure improvements in

water quality. All of the data will be used to develop a strategy for

restoring and protecting water quality in Weracoba Creek.



Funding for this project is available via the Section 319(h) Nonpoint Source

Implementation Grant. The total grant amount of $256,667.00 includes $154,000

in grant funds and $102,667 in local matching funds, $70,667.00 of which was

previously approved to be paid to WWETCO for engineering services. The

remaining grant funding is budgeted in FY03 Budget; Sewer Fund Supported

Capital Projects-Engineering/Architect Services-Fleet Management

EPA;0508-660-2000-CPSF-6338-2077100.



?ITEM A?





A RESOLUTION



NO.______



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH DARTON

ROOFING, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,530.00 AND (OPTIONAL) $7.00 PER BOARD FOOT

FOR ROOF RENOVATIONS AT TILLIS POOL.



WHEREAS, The contractor will install a modified bitumen roof system at

the pool building and storage building at Tillis Pool; and,



WHEREAS, After the removal of existing roof materials, the contractor

and the Manager of Facilities Maintenance shall inspect exposed roofing

material to determine replacement requirements. In the event City staff is

unavailable to replace any rotten rafters, the contractor will perform the work.



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



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

with Darton Roofing, Inc., in the amount of $13,530.00 and (optional) $7.00 per

board foot for roof renovations at Tillis Pool. Funds are budgeted in FY03,

Parks & Recreation ? Aquatics, Parks Maintenance; 0101-270-4413-AQUT-6577.

_________________________________________



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

_________ day of _________________, 2003 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 PURCHASE OF ONE (1) CAB AND CHASSIS FROM

BILL HEARD CHEVROLET IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,882.00; AND ONE (1) ? TON SERVICE

BODY FROM TRUCK EQUIPMENT SALES, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,986.00.



WHEREAS, The vehicle is a replacement for the Facilities Maintenance

Division and will be used to carry necessary building repair parts to jobs at

City owned buildings.





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

FOLLOWS:



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase one (1) cab and

chassis from Bill Heard Chevrolet in the amount of $15,882.00; and one (1) ?

ton service body from Truck Equipment Sales, Inc, in the amount of $2,986.00.

Funds are budgeted in FY03 Budget, Public Services ? Facilities Maintenance ?

Light Trucks; 0101-260-2700-MNTN-7722.



______________________________



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

the _________ day of ____________, 2003 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 A RENEWAL AGREEMENT WITH GEORGIA MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION

(ATLANTA, GA) IN THE AMOUNT OF $17,500.00 FOR TELECOMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT

SERVICES.



WHEREAS, the renewal agreement is for one year, effective May 1, 2003 through

April 30, 2004.



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



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to renew the agreement with Georgia

Municipal Association (Atlanta, GA) in the amount of $17,500.00 for

telecommunication management services. Funds are available in FY03 Budget;

Non-Categorical - Special Ongoing Projects; 0101-590-3000-NCAT-6694.









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

_________ day of _________________, 2003 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 THE AMENDMENT TO THE SOFTWARE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH

AMERICAN MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, INC., (AMS) TO PROVIDE CONVERSION AND

IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES FOR AMS ADVANTAGE? 3.0 SOFTWARE IN THE AMOUNT OF

$1,248,000.00.



WHEREAS, AMS ADVANTAGE 3.0 is the new release of the current software used by

Finance and Human Resources, AMS Advantage Financial 2.2 and AMS Advantage? HR

2.3.2 (formerly LGFS and GHRS). The new release encompasses Financial

Management, Procurement and Human Resource Management. The conversion and

implementation services include on and off site technical and functional

support, training, troubleshooting, and reimbursable expenses; and,



WHEREAS, the new release provides enhancements that increase the flexibility of

the system. The new release is a web based system and will provide internet

access through a secure web site, eAccess to a variety of 24x7 support

materials, and a help desk support with direct phone, email and web support on

the baseline products through the AMS Client Support Center. In addition, the

web based application makes AMS ADVANTAGE 3.0 a system that is more

user-friendly.



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



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to amend the software lease

agreement with American Management Systems, Inc., (AMS) to provide

implementation services for AMS ADVANTAGE 3.0 in the amount of $1,248,000.

Funding in the amount of $129,000 is budgeted in the FY03 Budget, General Fund

Supported Capital Projects, Consulting and Computer Equipment - LGFS/GHRS

Conversion/Implementation; 0508-660-1000-CPGF-6315-22187-020 and 0508-660-1000-

CPGF-7751-22187020. The remaining funds in the amount of $1,119,000 will be

requested in the FY04 Budget.







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

_________ day of _________________, 2003 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 IBM xSERIES SERVERS, TO SUPPORT AMS

ADVANTAGE 3.0, FROM BECK AND ASSOCIATES, VIA GEORGIA STATE CONTRACT/WESTERN

STATE CONTRACTING ALLIANCE NUMBER 94-00151 IN THE AMOUNT OF $58,169.03.



WHEREAS, Servers are required to support the new AMS ADVANTAGE 3.0

software which will replace the current Advantage Financial 2.2 and Advantage

HR 2.3.2 (formerly LGFS and GHRS) Finance and Human Resource systems.



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



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase IBM xSeries

Servers, to support AMS Advantage 3.0, from Beck and Associates, via Georgia

State Contract/Western State Contracting Alliance, Contract Number 94-00151, in

the amount of $58,169.03. Funds are budgeted in the FY 03 Budget, General Fund

Supported Capital Projects, Computer Equipment, LGFS/GHRS

Conversion/Implementation; 0508-660-1000-CPGF-7751- 22187020.

_________________________________________



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

_________ day of _________________, 2003 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 PAYMENT FOR ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES REQUIRED

FROM WET WEATHER ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY, LLC (WWETCO), IN THE AMOUNT OF

$186,000.00, FOR THE STORMWATER TREATMENT DEMONSTRATION PROJECT.



WHEREAS, Per Council Resolution 551-00, the City contracted with WWETCO

to provide site design, data collection and data analysis for a stormwater

treatment demonstration project. In addition, the project requires the vendor

to provide materials, as well as, stormwater treatment units for the ongoing

success of the project.



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



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to pay for additional

engineering services required from Wet Weather Engineering & Technology, LLC

(WWETCO) in the amount of $186,000.00 for the stormwater treatment

demonstration project. Funding for this project is available via the Section

319(h) Nonpoint Source Implementation Grant. The total grant amount of

$256,667.00 includes $154,000 in grant funds and $102,667 in local matching

funds, $70,667.00 of which was previously approved to be paid to WWETCO for

engineering services. The remaining grant funding is budgeted in FY03 Budget;

Sewer Fund Supported Capital Projects-Engineering/Architect Services-Fleet

Management EPA;0508-660-2000-CPSF-6338-2077100.

_________________________________________





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

_________ day of _________________, 2003 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: April 15, 2003



TO: Mayor and Councilors



FROM: Kay Love, Director of Finance



SUBJECT: Advertised Bids





April 16, 2003

1. Countywide Bridge/Culvert Repair, Contract One ? Bid No. 03-0089

Scope of Bid

Repair bridges and culverts in Muscogee County at Fort Benning Road over Bull

Creek tributary, Leary Avenue over Bull Creek tributary, Woodruff Farm Road

over Bull Creek tributary, Shannon Drive over Weracoba Creek, Webster Avenue

over Weracoba Creek, Hawaii Way over Bull Creek tributary, Warren Williams Road

over Weracoba Creek, Cusseta Road over Weracoba Creek, Cusseta Road over

Weracoba Creek, Buena Vista Road over Bull Creek, East Flat Rock Drive over

Flat Rock Creek, East Lindsay Drive over Lindsay Creek, Floyd Road over Mill

Creek and Dillingham Street over Chattahoochee River.



2. Van, Fifteen (15) Passenger ? Bid No. 03-0093

Scope of Bid

Provide one (1) new, current production model/year, fifteen (15) passenger van

to be used by the METRA Transit System.



3. Storage Building, Steel Frame ? PQ No. 03-00013

Scope of PQ

Provide one (1) steel frame storage building, with galvanized / galvalumed

backing and steel siding, at Comer Gym. The scope of work includes, but is not

limited to, providing all materials and labor to deliver and install the

building on a concrete foundation with 3000 mix fiber mesh concrete with a

6-foot service ramp.



4. Basketball Officiating Services (Annual Contract) ? Bid No. 03-0094

Scope of Bid

Provide complete officiating services for Adult league basketball from November

thru March, Midnight league basketball from June thru August and Columbus Youth

Basketball from January thru March time frame at City recreation centers. The

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

twelve-month periods.





April 18, 2003

1. Program Instructors for the Department of Parks & Recreation, Recreation

Division (Annual Contract) ? RFP No. 03-0025

Scope of RFP

Provide Parks & Recreation, Recreation Division with instructors in various

activities to participate in programs operated by the Recreation Division. 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.



2. Street Tree Master Plan ? RFP No. 03-0024

Scope of RFP

Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) wishes to obtain proposals to

establish a conceptual plan for guiding the orderly execution of tree planting

of the urban forest throughout the City of Columbus and Muscogee County.

Detail planting design is not part of this scope.



3. Workstation Systems for Emergency Communications ? RFP 03-0023

Scope of RFP

Provide and install eight (8) console/workstations for the Columbus Public

Safety/911 Emergency Communications Center. The City will only consider

specifically designed and engineered ?Emergency Communications Workstation

Systems?.





April 23, 2003

1. Re-Roof Columbus Stockade ? Bid No. 03-0050

Scope of Bid

The project consists of the installation of a new metal roof for the historic

stockade prison, including the demolition of the existing roof.



2. Lokey Drive Drainage Improvements ? Bid No. 03-0092

Scope of Bid

The work shall consist of drainage improvements at Lokey Drive, in accordance

with the designated plans and specifications. The Contractor shall be required

to maintain public access to all residences located within the project area.



3. Steel Signal Strain Poles (Annual Contract) ? Bid No. 03-0091

Scope of Bid

Provide Steel Signal Strain Poles on an ?as needed basis? to be

delivered to Traffic Engineering Division. The contract term will be for one

year, with the option to renew for two additional twelve-month periods.





April 30, 2003

1. Construction of Fire Stations ? Bid No. 03-0083

Construct a fire station at Veterans Parkway and Moon Road ? two bay

with EMS (Fire Station #3); at 1441 Benning Drive, Corner of Winston Road and

Roper Avenue ? three bay with EMS (Fire Station #10); and at Transport

Boulevard and Cargo Drive ? two bay with EMS (Fire Station #16). The scope of

work includes, but is not limited to, masonry and brick exterior walls, asphalt

shingle roof over trusses, interior masonry walls, with finish ceilings,

floors, doors, windows, toilet rooms, kitchen, HVAC, electrical, plumbing and

site work.



2. Construction Services for Pine Grove Municipal Solid Waste Landfill, Phase

II - Cells 2A, 2B, 2C ? RFQ No. 03-0001

Scope of RFQ

Vendors are invited to pre-qualify to bid on construction services for Pine

Grove Municipal Solid Waste Landfill, Phase II ? Cells 2A, 2B, 2C. The Project

consists of the following major elements: approximately 19,300 cubic yards of

cut material and 9,200 cubic yards of structural fill; placement of 24-inch

thick liner base with permeability not to exceed 1 x 10-7 cm/sec, and placement

of either a 24-inch thick leachate collection layer with a permeability no less

than 1 x 10-2 cm/sec or placement of geonet and 24-inches of a soil layer with

no specified permeability; a 60 mil HDPE geomembrane liner over 350,000 square

feet; the construction of 1,300 feet of 24-foot gravel access road;

construction of a sediment basin; installation of erosion control devices;

installation of underdrain and leachate collection piping; construction of and

improvements to existing perimeter ditches.





May 2, 2003

1. General Construction Services for Multi-Level Parking Garage ? RFP No.

03-0026

Scope of RFP

Provide general construction services for the Multi-Level Parking Garage,

currently with design and construction documentation underway. The services

will be performed by a qualified general contractor, hereafter called the

Construction Manager. The services will consist of pre-construction services

and post bid pre-construction services, including such items as cost estimating

and analyses, constructability analysis, scheduling and phasing, methods and

materials input, Value Engineering (VE) input and costing, etc, as necessary,

as well as construction of the project. Construction scope generally consists

of earthwork, deck construction, utility relocations and landscaping.



2. General Construction Services for Uptown Streetscapes Project ? RFP No.

03-0027

Scope of RFP

Provide general construction services for the Uptown Streetscapes Project. The

services will be performed by a qualified general contractor, hereafter called

the Construction Manager. The services will consist of pre-construction

services and post bid pre-construction services, including such items as cost

estimating and analyses, constructability analysis, scheduling and phasing,

methods and materials input, Value Engineering (VE) input and costing, etc, as

necessary, as well as construction of the project. Construction scope

generally consists of demolition, earthwork, utility relocations, asphalt

paving, granite curbs, electrical wiring and pole bases, concrete flatwork,

brick pavers, miscellaneous metals, miscellaneous specialties, irrigation,

landscaping, etc.



May 9, 2003

1. Time Synchronization System ? RFP No. 03-0028

Scope of RFP

Provide and install a Clock Synchronization System for the Columbus Public

Safety/911 Emergency Communications Center. The City will only consider

specifically designed and engineered ?Emergency Communications Workstation

Systems?.





May 16, 2003

1. 30 Ft Low Floor Clean Diesel Transit Bus ? Bid No. 03-0067

Scope of Bid

Provide a 30 Ft Low Floor Clean Diesel Transit Bus to be used by the METRA

Transit System.