Columbus, Georgia

CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA



November 27, 2001



I. VALLEY PARTNERSHIP-JOINT

DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY:



Authorization is requested of an Amended and Restated Articles of Organization

for the Valley Partnership-Joint Development Authority to include the admission

of the City of Manchester, Georgia to the Valley Partnership. An agenda and

resolution are attached.



II. ACCEPTANCE OF STREET ? TIMBER

CREEK WAY:



Authorization is requested for the acceptance of a deed to the extension of

Timber Creek Way located in Section Five, Timber Creek. The Department of

Engineering has inspected this street and recommends the acceptance. An agenda

report, map and resolution are attached.



III. PURCHASES:



Approval is requested for item "A":



A. Weight Room Equipment





REFERRALS



1. Redistricting Commission

2. Downtown Parking















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November 27, 2001



BID ADVERTISEMENT

(Scheduled bid opening dates)



November 28, 2001

1. City Street Repairs ? Bid No. 02-0052

Scope of Bid

The work consists of removing all base and paving material on Pheasant

Loop, Boxwood Place and Miller Court. The stripped roadbed will then be

stabilized by processing a three-inch layer of graded aggregate base material

into the sub-base until a uniform six-inch thick layer of asphaltic concrete

course will be constructed over the prepared sub-base. The work also includes

the installation of an under-drain system, per plan. The Contractor will be

required to maintain public access to all residences.



2. Tree Planting & Maintenance ? (Annual Contract) ? Bid No. 02-0049

Scope of Bid

Provide tree planting & maintenance services at various locations on

the City?s Right-Of-Ways. The term of the contract will be for a fifteen (15)

month period, with the ption to renew for two (2) additional fifteen (15) month

period, if agreeable to both parties.



3. Vans, Commercial Cutaway ? Bid No. 02-0055

Scope of Bid

Provide six (6) commercial cutaway vans to be used by various departments to

transport inmates and equipment to and from the Muscogee County Prison and work

sites.



4. Pressure Washing Services ? Bid No. 02-0026

Scope of Bid

Pressure wash the Ultraply 78+ membrane roof of the Columbus Civic Center,

which is located at 400 4th Street, Columbus, Georgia. Vendors are responsible

for viewing the Civic Center roof to determine the amount of work required.



5. Pet Food ? (Annual Contract) ? Bid No. 02-0035

Scope of Bid

Provide pet food for dogs and cats to the Columbus Consolidated Government.

The Columbus Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services and the Animal

Control Facility will utilize the pet food. The term of the contract will be

for a twelve-month period, with the option to renew for two additional

twelve-month periods, if agreeable to both parties.



November 30, 2001

1. Employee/Retiree Benefits Consultant RFP No. 02-0014

The Columbus Consolidated Government seeks to contract with a national

employee-benefit consulting firm for a broad range of consulting services, in

the management of its employee and retiree benefit programs. The scope of

services includes standard benefits consulting regarding plan design, funding

(including retiree medical benefit pre-funding), request for proposal (RFP)

preparation, pricing/negotiations, administration, and communications issues.