Columbus, Georgia

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Columbus, Georgia, 31902-1340
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Agenda Item #____5____





Columbus Consolidated Government

Council Meeting



March 2, 2004





Agenda Report #____162_____



TO: Mayor and Councilors



SUBJECT: Purchase Authorizations



INITIATED BY: Finance Department





(A) ADDITIONAL UPGRADE OF ELEVATORS



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

Elevator Service Company in the amount of $419,916.00 to provide complete

upgrades to four (4) elevators in the Government Center Tower.



Per Resolution Number 43-03 (Bid No. 03-0045), Council authorized Elevator

Service Company to upgrade the present elevator control systems to the latest

ANSI A.17 Code for Fire Services Phase I & II. The upgrades were required for

elevators located in the Government Center (7) and in Muscogee County Jail (4),

and were for fire services only.



The additional upgrade entails the installation of new controllers, wiring and

travel cable, governor and tension weight assembly, hoist cables and shackles,

roller guides, Door operators, cab door panels, hoist motor work and other

miscellaneous equipment.



Elevator Service Company provided the initial fire services upgrade, therefore,

Elevator Service Company is considered an only known source for this specific

project.



Funds in the amount of $92,125.00 are allocated in the FY04 Budget, Public

Services ? Other Maintenance/Repairs, Building Maintenance-General Government;

0101-260-3710-REPA-6529. The remaining amount, $327,791.00, will be budgeted

in FY05.



* * * * * *



(B) INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL MULCHING MOWER & REPAIR PARTS (ANNUAL CONTRACT) - BID

NO. 04-0048



It is requested that Council approve the purchase of Industrial/Commercial

Mulching Mower & Repair Parts on an "as needed" basis from Hamilton Equipment &

Quik-Kut for the estimated annual contract value of $32,000. Various City

departments will use the equipment. The contract term will be for one (1)

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

periods.



Eighty-one bid invitations were mailed; six bids were received February 4,

2004. This bid has been advertised, opened, and reviewed. The bidders were:







*Trailmate did not acknowledge addendum #1 and did not provide the required

statement-describing store or branch information. Therefore, the bid was deemed

incomplete.

**Stovall & Company, Inc. did not provide the required statement-describing

store or branch information. Therefore, the bid was deemed incomplete.



Funds are budgeted each fiscal year for this ongoing expense, Public Services,

Right-of- Way Maintenance Operating Materials, 0203-260-3120-ROWM-6728.



* * * * * *



(C) MEMBERSHIP DUES



It is requested that Council approve payment to Association County

Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) in the amount of $11,561.38 for year 2004

county membership dues. Membership dues are for the Council of

Columbus/Muscogee County, Georgia.



Funds are budgeted in the FY04 Budget, Council ? Membership Dues and Fees,

0101-100-1000-CNCL-6657.



* * * * * *



(D) SOFTWARE SUPPORT & CODING FOR VOTING SYSTEMS



It is requested that Council authorize payment to Diebold Election Systems in

the amount of $13,607.07 for software support and coding for the voting systems.



The software support & coding was needed to ensure accurate operation of the

voting systems for the November 2003 Special Election. Diebold Election

Systems is the state mandated provider of this service. Therefore, the vendor

is considered an only known source.



Funds are budgeted in FY04 Budget, Boards & Commissions, Elections &

Registration, Election Expenses; 0101-290-2000-ELCT-6355.



* * * * * *



(E) ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR LIBERTY DISTRICT STREETSCAPES



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

Jones & Goulding in an amount not to exceed $40,500.00 for streetscape plans

for the Liberty District. Jordan Jones & Goulding will prepare schematic

streetscape plans for the following streets within the Liberty District:



? Sixth Avenue between Victory Drive and 11th Street.

? Eighth Avenue between Veterans Parkway and 10th Street.

? Ninth Street between Veterans Parkway and 10th Street.



Base services, in an amount not to exceed $40,500.00, include:

Preparation of schematic streetscapes for both sides of roadways and

for the median, where extant, that depicts

Sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and ramps

Planting and street tree layouts

Hardscaping schematics

Special paved and/or patterned areas

Decorative borders

Street furnishings

Planters

Benches

Trash receptacles

Bus shelters

Kiosks

Street lighting layout

Preparation of an opinion of construction cost based on the schematic

streetscape plans.

Reviewing the schematic plans and cost opinion with the City.

Assisting the City in determining which portions of the schematic

streetscape plans will proceed to final design

(construction documents) and construction as part of the flood

abatement project.



Per Resolution No. 213-03 (RFP No. 03-0021), Jordan, Jones & Goulding is the

project engineer for enhancements to the storm water abatement that is

currently in progress. Part of the Liberty District area is included in the

storm water abatement area. Because Jordan, Jones & Goulding is the project

engineer for the storm water abatement and it would be advantageous to the City

to procure the streetscapes engineering services while the road is torn up,

Jordan, Jones & Goulding is considered an only known source for this particular

project.



Funds are budgeted in FY04 Budget, 1999 SPLOST Liberty District,

Engineering/Architectural Services ? Liberty District Redevelopment;

0540-695-2134-TXLD-6338-50604030.



* * * * * *



(F) PENSION PLAN CONSULTING SERVICES



It is requested that Council authorize payment to Mercer Human Resource

Consulting in the amount of $18,944.00 for pension plan consulting services.



Mercer Human Resource Consulting provided pension plan consulting services for

General Government and Public Safety pension plans in October 2003 through

December 2003.



Funds in the amount of $9,472.00 are budgeted in FY04 Budget, Employee Pension

& Benefit Fund, Pension, General Government, Contractual Services;

0970-700-2100-PNGG-6319; and funds in the amount of $9,472.00 are budgeted in

FY04 Budget, Employee Pension & Benefit Fund, Pension, Public Safety,

Contractual Services; 0970-700-2000-PNGG-6319.



* * * * * *



(G) LAWN MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT (ANNUAL CONTRACT) -

BID NO. 04-0042



It is requested that Council approve the purchase of lawn maintenance equipment

on an "as needed" basis from Hamilton Equipment and Outdoor Products for the

estimated annual contract value of $25,000. Various City departments will use

the lawn maintenance equipment.



The contract period will be for one year with the option to renew for two

additional twelve-month periods. The contract renewal is contingent upon the

mutual agreement of City and contractor.



One hundred and five bid invitations were mailed; ten bids were received

January 7, 2004. This bid has been advertised, opened, and reviewed. The

bidders were:





Vendor/Description Powered Edgers

(Gasoline)

(25 Units) Powered Trimmers

(Gasoline)

(158 Units) Bloweres

(20 Units) Chain Saws

(3.0 cu. In)

(22 Units) Chain Saws

(3.2 cu. In)

(12 Units)

Hamilton Equipment (Columbus, GA) $318.75 $278.90 $239.00 $254.00 $262.00

Outdoor Products

(Columbus, GA) *$259.99 $299.95 $243.99 $249.99 $254.99

Columbus Tractor

(Columbus, GA) *269.00 *$230.00 $330.00 $275.00 $320.00

Tieco, Inc.

(Montgomery, AL) *$251.00 $281.00 $273.00 $281.00 $281.00

Husqvarna

(Charlotte, NC) *$254.96 *$236.96 $277.46 $272.96 $282.16

South Georgia Tractor, Inc. (Cairo, GA) *$273.00 $289.00 $240.00 $320.00 $390.00

Landscapers (Spring Valley, NY)*** Nb $250.79 $283.83 Nb Nb

Lesco, Inc.

(Strongville, OH)*** $321.00 $295.00 $350.00 Nb Nb

Melson Tractor, Co.

(Salem, AL)** $265.00 $272.00 $274.59 Nb Nb



*Denote vendors did not meet engine size for that particular piece of equipment.

**Denotes vendor did not provide required approximate delivery days.

Therefore, the bid was deemed ?Incomplete?.

***Denotes vendor did not include the required warranty and or list of repair

parts. Therefore, the bid was deemed ?Incomplete?.



A bid response was received from Potter Motor Company; however the vendor

submitted multiple bids. The bid specifications did not request multiple bids

from vendors, therefore the bidder was considered non-responsive.



Funds are budgeted each fiscal year for this ongoing expense, Public Services,

Sewer Maintenance - Operating Materials, 0202-260-3210-SWRM-6728; Right Of Way

Maintenance ? Operating Materials, 0203-260-3120-ROWM-6728.



(H) PAYMENT FOR INMATE MEDICAL SERVICES



It is requested that Council approve payment to Hughston Sports Medical

Hospital in the amount of $11,512.00 for inmate medical services. The expense

is for an inmate, housed at Muscogee County Jail, who suffered a very serious

self-inflected injury. Should this injury not have been repaired in a timely

fashion, it would have resulted in a permanent disability. Dr. Rahak was the

only physician with the required skills available, and the Hughston Clinic had

the only operating room in which this surgery could have been performed within

the appropriate time frame.



Funds are budgeted in FY04 Budget, Sheriff - Medical Director, Medical Services

- Inmates; 0101-550-2650-MEDD-6320.



* * * * * * * * * *



(I) FURNITURE FOR THE TAX ASSESSORS OFFICE



It is requested that Council approve the purchase of furniture for the Tax

Assessors Office from Trendway Corporation/In Care of The Overby Company in the

amount of $52,561.92; Anderson Hickey/In Care of the Overby Company in the

amount of $10,760.00; VIA Incorporated/In Care of The Overby Company in the

amount of $5,469.12; and Superior Furniture/In Care of The Overby Company in

the amount of $1,417.50. The vendors for this purchase were selected based on

their contract award status on Georgia Statewide Contract #S-000534.



The furniture is required due to the renovations of the Tax Assessors office

and includes various office chairs, panel configurations for cubicles, and

lateral file cabinets.



Funds are budgeted in the FY04 Budget; General Fund Supported Capital Projects

? Furniture Government Center Renovations ?Furniture;

0508-660-1000-CPGF-7731-22173020.



* * * * * * * * *



(J) SERVERS FOR LOTUS NOTES E-MAIL AND DOMINO DATABASE COMPUTERS



It is requested that Council approve the purchase of four (4) IBM x345 Xeon

Servers from Beck and Associates in the amount of $34,597.98 for Lotus Notes

E-Mail and Domino Database computers. The servers are available for purchase

from Beck and Associates via Georgia Statewide Contract, WSCA #94-00151.



Lotus Notes E-mail and Domino Database servers are the computers that process

the CCG e-mail system and database applications. Current servers are four years

old and are becoming more and more unreliable, and consequently experiencing

frequent downtime. The updated servers will alleviate the downtime we have

been experiencing.



Funds are available in the FY04 Budget, Information Technology ? Software

Lease; 0101-210-1000-6541.





?ITEM A?



A RESOLUTION



NO._________



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH ELEVATOR SERVICE

COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $419,916.00 TO PROVIDE COMPLETE UPGRADES TO FOUR (4)

ELEVATORS IN THE GOVERNMENT CENTER TOWER.



WHEREAS, Per Resolution Number 43-03 (Bid No. 03-0045), Council authorized

Elevator Service Company to upgrade the present elevator control systems to the

latest ANSI A.17 Code for Fire Services Phase I & II. The upgrades were

required for elevators located in the Government Center (7) and in Muscogee

County Jail (4), and were for fire services only; and,



WHEREAS, The additional upgrade entails the installation of new controllers,

wiring and travel cable, governor and tension weight assembly, hoist cables and

shackles, roller guides, Door operators, cab door panels, hoist motor work and

other miscellaneous equipment; and,



WHEREAS, Elevator Service Company provided the initial fire services

upgrade, therefore, Elevator Service Company is considered an only known source

for this specific project.



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



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

Elevator Service Company in the amount of $419,916.00 to provide complete

upgrades to four (4) elevators in the Government Center Tower. Funds in the

amount of $92,125.00 are allocated in the FY04 Budget, Public Services ? Other

Maintenance/Repairs, Building Maintenance-General Government;

0101-260-3710-REPA-6529. The remaining amount, $327,791.00, will be budgeted

in FY05.

_________________________________________



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 Rodgers voting __________.

Councilor Suber voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh 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 INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL MULCHING

MOWER & REPAIR PARTS ON AN ?AS NEEDED? BASIS FROM HAMILTON EQUIPMENT AND

QUIK-KUT FOR THE ESTIMATED ANNUAL CONTRACT VALUE OF $32,000.00.



WHEREAS, various City departments will use the equipment; and,



WHEREAS, the contract term will be for one (1) year, with the option to

renew for two (2) additional (12) twelve-month periods.





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



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase

industrial/commercial mower & repair parts on an "as needed" basis from

Hamilton Equipment and Quik-Kut for the estimated annual contract value of

$32,000.00. Funds are budgeted each fiscal year for this ongoing expense,

Public Services, Right-of- Way Maintenance Operating Materials,

0203-260-3120-ROWM-6728.

_________________________________________



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 Rodgers voting __________.

Councilor Suber voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.





______________________________ _____________________________

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



?ITEM C?



A RESOLUTION



NO.______



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO ASSOCIATION COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF GEORGIA

(ACCG) IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,561.38.



WHEREAS, the expense is for membership dues for the Council of

Columbus/Muscogee County, Georgia.



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



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to render payment to

Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) in the amount of

$11,561.38. Funds are budgeted in the FY04 Budget, Council ? Membership Dues

and Fees, 0101-100-1000-CNCL-6657.



_________________________________________



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 Rodgers voting __________.

Councilor Suber voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.





______________________________ _____________________________

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





?ITEM D?



A RESOLUTION



NO.______



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO DIEBOLD ELECTION SYSTEMS IN THE AMOUNT OF

$13,607.07 FOR SOFTWARE SUPPORT AND CODING FOR THE VOTING SYSTEMS.



WHEREAS, The software support & coding was needed to ensure accurate operation

of the voting systems for the November 2003 Special Election. Diebold Election

Systems is the state mandated provider of this service. Therefore, the vendor

is considered an only known source.



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



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to render payment to

Diebold Election Systems in the amount of $13,607.07 for software support and

coding for the voting systems. Funds are budgeted in FY04 Budget, Boards &

Commissions, Elections & Registration, Election Expenses;

0101-290-2000-ELCT-6355.



_________________________________________



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 Rodgers voting __________.

Councilor Suber voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.





______________________________ _____________________________

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



?ITEM E?



A RESOLUTION



NO._________



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH JORDAN, JONES &

GOULDING IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $40,500.00 FOR STREETSCAPE PLANS FOR THE

LIBERTY DISTRICT.



WHEREAS, Jordan Jones & Goulding will prepare schematic streetscape

plans for the Liberty District. The areas include Sixth Avenue between Victory

Drive and 11th Street; Eighth Avenue between Veterans Parkway and 10th Street;

and Ninth Street between Veterans Parkway and 10th Street; and,



WHEREAS, Per Resolution No. 213-03 (RFP No. 03-0021), Jordan, Jones &

Goulding is the project engineer for enhancements to the storm water abatement

that is currently in progress. Part of the Liberty District area is included

in the storm water abatement. Because Jordan, Jones & Goulding is the project

engineer for the storm water abatement and it would be advantageous to City to

procure the streetscapes engineering services while the road is torn up,

Jordan, Jones & Goulding is considered an only known source for this particular

project.



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



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute a contract

Jordan, Jones & Goulding in an amount not to exceed $40,500.00 for streetscape

plans for the Liberty District. Funds are budgeted in FY04 Budget, 1999 SPLOST

Liberty District, Engineering/Architectural Services ? Liberty District

Redevelopment; 0540-695-2134-TXLD-6338-50604030.

_________________________________________



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 Rodgers voting __________.

Councilor Suber voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.





_______________________________ _____________________________

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



?ITEM F?



A RESOLUTION



NO.______



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO MERCER HUMAN RESOURCE CONSULTING IN THE

AMOUNT OF $18,944.00 FOR PENSION PLAN CONSULTING SERVICES.



WHEREAS, Mercer Human Resource Consulting provided pension plan consulting

services for General Government and Public Safety pension plans in October 2003

through December 2003.



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



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to render payment to Mercer

Human Resource Consulting in the amount of $18,944.00 for pension plan

consulting services. Funds in the amount of $9,472.00 are budgeted in FY04

Budget, Employee Pension & Benefit Fund, Pension, General Government,

Contractual Services; 0970-700-2100-PNGG-6319 and funds in the amount of

$9,472.00 are budgeted in FY04 Budget, Employee Pension & Benefit Fund,

Pension, Public Safety, Contractual Services; 0970-700-2000-PNGG-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 Rodgers voting __________.

Councilor Suber voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.





______________________________ _____________________________

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



?ITEM G?



A RESOLUTION

NO.



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF LAWN MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT ON AN "AS

NEEDED" BASIS FROM HAMILTON EQUIPMENT AND OUTDOOR PRODUCTS FOR THE ESTIMATED

ANNUAL CONTRACT VALUE OF $25,000.00.



WHEREAS, the lawn maintenance equipment will be used by various City

departments; and,



WHEREAS, the contract term is for a period of one year with the option to renew for two

additional twelve month periods.



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



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase lawn maintenance

equipment on an "as needed" basis from Hamilton Equipment and Outdoor Products

for the estimated annual contract value of $25,000.00. Funds are budgeted each

fiscal year for this ongoing expense, Public Services, Sewer Maintenance -

Operating Materials, 0202-260-3210-SWRM-6728; Right Of Way Maintenance ?

Operating Materials, 0203-260-3120-ROWM-6728.

______________________________



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 Rodgers voting __________.

Councilor Suber voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.





__________________________________ _____________________________

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



?ITEM H?





A RESOLUTION



NO._______





A RESOLUTION APPROVING PAYMENT TO HUGHSTON SPORTS MEDICAL HOSPITAL IN THE

AMOUNT OF $11,512.00 FOR INMATE MEDICAL SERVICES.



WHEREAS, The expense is for an inmate, housed at Muscogee County Jail, who

suffered a very serious self-inflected injury. Should this injury not have

been repaired in a timely fashion, it would have resulted in a permanent

disability. Dr. Rahak was the only physician with the required skills

available, and the Hughston Clinic had the only operating room in which this

surgery could have been performed within the appropriate time frame.



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



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to render payment to Hughston Sports

Medical Hospital in the amount of $11,512.00 for inmate medical services.

Funds are budgeted in FY04 Budget, Sheriff - Medical Director, Medical Services

- Inmates; 0101-550-2650-MEDD-6320.

________________________________________



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 Poydasheff, Mayor



?ITEM I?



A RESOLUTION



NO. ________



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF FURNITURE FOR THE TAX ASSESSORS OFFICE

FROM TRENDWAY CORPORATION/IN CARE OF THE OVERBY COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF

$52,561.92; ANDERSON HICKEY/IN CARE OF THE OVERBY COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF

$10,760.00; VIA INCORPORATED/IN CARE OF THE OVERBY COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF

$5,469.12; AND SUPERIOR FURNITURE/IN CARE OF THE OVERBY COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT

OF $1,417.50



WHEREAS, The vendors for this purchase were selected based on their

contract award status on Georgia Statewide Contract #S-000534; and,



WHEREAS, The furniture is required due to the renovations of the Tax

Assessors office and includes various office chairs, panel configurations for

cubicles, and lateral file cabinets.



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



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase furniture for

the Tax Assessors Office from Trendway Corporation/In Care of The Overby

Company in the amount of $52,561.92; Anderson Hickey/In Care of the Overby

Company in the amount of $10,760.00; VIA Incorporated/In Care of The Overby

Company in the amount of $5,469.12; and Superior Furniture/In Care of The

Overby Company in the amount of $1,417.50. Funds are budgeted in the FY04

Budget; General Fund Supported Capital Projects ? Furniture - Government Center

Renovations ?Furniture; 0508-660-1000-CPGF-7731-22173020.



________________________________________



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 Poydasheff, Mayor



?ITEM J?



A RESOLUTION



NO. ________



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE FOUR (4) IBM X345 XEON SERVERS FROM BECK

AND ASSOCIATES IN THE AMOUNT OF $34,597.98 FOR LOTUS NOTES E-MAIL AND DOMINO

DATABASE COMPUTERS.



WHEREAS, The servers are available for purchase from Beck and

Associates via Georgia Statewide Contract, WSCA #94-00151; and,



WHEREAS, Lotus Notes E-mail and Domino Database servers are the

computers that process the CCG e-mail system and database applications. Current

servers are four years old and are becoming more and more unreliable, and

consequently experiencing frequent downtime. The updated servers will

alleviate the downtime we have been experiencing.



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



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase four (4) IBM

x345 Xeon servers from Beck and Associates in the amount of $34,597.98 for

Lotus Notes E-mail and Domino Database computers. Funds are available in the

FY04 Budget, Information Technology ? Software Lease; 0101-210-1000-6541.



________________________________________



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 Poydasheff, Mayor







DATE: March 2, 2004



TO: Mayor and Councilors



FROM: Angela Cole, Director of Finance



SUBJECT: Advertised Bids





March 3, 2004

1. Vehicle Exhaust Systems for Columbus Fire & Emergency Medical Services

? Bid No. 04-0044

Scope of Bid

Provide vehicle exhaust systems, complete and installed, (Nederman 20801764 or

equivalent), to six (6) Fire and Emergency Medical stations of Columbus

Consolidated Government. Sixteen (16) vehicle exhaust system drops will be

required to complete the project; Station 1 (3 drops), Station 4 (2 drops),

Station 5 (1 drop), Station 6 (4 drops), Station 8 (3 drops) and Station 11 (3

drops).



2. Removal and Replacement of Floor Inlet at Double Churches Pool ? PQ No.

04-0015

Scope of PQ

Remove and replace forty (40) existing floor inlets at Double Churches Pool.

New inlets must be equal to or better than Sta-Rite #08417. The removal and

replacement of the floor inlets must be complete and installed no later than

April 1, 2004.





March 10, 2004

1. Storing, Transporting & Recycling Waste Tires (Annual Contract) ?

Bid No. 04-0062

Scope of Bid

Provide storing, transporting and recycling waste tires for the

Columbus Consolidated Government, Public Services Department on an ?as needed

basis?. The contract term shall be for one year, with the option to renew for

two additional twelve-month periods. Contract will automatically renew on the

anniversary date of the contract, unless either party gives a 30-day written

notice of cancellation.



2. Marquee Signs ? PQ No. 04-00012

Scope of Quote

Provide and install two (2) brick, LED marquee signs at Metra Transit System.

One marquee sign will be installed at the Main Office and one marquee sign will

be installed at the Transfer Center.



3. Bush Wash Rolling Doors ? PQ No. 04-0014

Scope of Quote

Provide and install two (2) rolling doors; one for the entrance and one for the

exit of the bus wash at Metra Transit System.



4. Pool Deck Equipment (Re-Bid) ? Bid No. 04-0060

Provide and install various pool deck equipment at Double Churches Pool. The

equipment consists of Competitor Swim Products, Wave Eater II, Keifer Advantage

II (or approved equivalent) racing lane lines (9), lane line storage reels (2),

lane line and storage reel covers (2), Keifer Intrepid XL starting platforms

(8) and anchors (16). The successful bidder is responsible for determining

gutter configuration, height and installation, and must completely deliver and

install the equipment no later than May 1, 2004.



5. Duty Ammunition (Annual Contract) ? Bid No. 04-0061

Scope of Bid

The Consolidated Government of Columbus Police Department is seeking vendors to

provide Federal HST HP .45 caliber +P or Winchester Ranger ?T? .45 caliber +P

ammunition. The Department will acquire either of the following two bullets

based on pricing and favorable trade-in terms. The contract term shall be for

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

Contract renewal shall be contingent upon the mutual agreement of the City and

the Contractor.





March 12, 2004

1. Video Recording and Broadcasting Services (Annual Contract) ? RFP No. 04-0017

Scope of RFP

Provide Columbus Consolidated Government video recording and broadcasting

services on an ?as needed basis?. The contract term shall be for one year,

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

renewal shall be contingent upon the mutual agreement of the City and the

Contractor.

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