Columbus, Georgia

CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA

5/31/2005





I. 2005 ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT PROGRAM:



Approval is requested to submit an application and if approved accept a grant

of $138,000 from the United States Department of Homeland Security 2005

Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program to improve the physical fitness of

department members. An agenda report and resolution are attached.





II. DREAMCOLUMBUS DESIGNATION:



Approval is requested authorizing a collaborative effort between the City of

Columbus and the Georgia Department of Community Affairs? Georgia Dream

Homeownership Program and the designation of ?DreamColumbus?. An agenda report,

fact sheet and resolution are attached.





III. STREET ACCEPTANCE - THAT PORTION OF SPURLIN COURT LOCATED IN SECTION

TWENTY, SWEETWATER VILLAGE:



Authorization is requested for the acceptance of a deed to that portion of

Spurlin Court located in Section Twenty, Sweetwater Village. The Department of

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

report, map and resolution are attached.





IV. PURCHASES:



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



A. Antenna for Air Mobile Wireless Network

B. Whiteville Road and Williams Road Intersection Improvements

C. 450' Self Supporting Radio Tower

D. Grinding & Disposal of Yard Waste Material

E. Pediatric Resuscitation Systems

F. Surplus Fire Equipment







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REFERRALS:



May 17, 2005



1. River Road

2. Historic Property



May 24, 2005



1. HB 244, Elections Legislation

2. Medicare Part "D"



Bid Advertisements

(Scheduled bid opening dates)



May 31, 2005

1. Radio Equipment Buildings ? RFB No. 05-0065

A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference/Site Visit is scheduled for 9:00 AM (Eastern) on

Tuesday, May 31, 2005. Vendors shall convene in the Ground Floor Conference

Room, Government Center Tower, 100 10th Street, Columbus, GA. Vendors will be

allowed a 10-minute grace period. Any vendor who is not present in the Ground

Floor Conference Room within 10 minutes after the time slated for the beginning

of the mandatory pre-bid conference/site visit shall not be allowed to

participate any further in the bid process. The Pre-Bid Conference will

include a site visit at the existing transmission site, WXTX-TV Tower, located

at 5850 Laing St, the new 2129 Garfield Dr Tower Site & the 8889 River Rd Tower

Site. Transportation is the responsibility of each attendee.



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Bid Advertisements

(Scheduled bid opening dates)

(continue)





June 1, 2005

1. Swipe Card Vending Machine? RFB No. 05-0073

Scope of RFB

Provide and install a swipe card vending machine to be used by the Metra

Transit System of the Columbus Consolidated Government. The swipe card vending

machine will accept fare pay and must have the ability to make change in both

bills and coins. It must also be compatible with the current GFI CentsABill

swipe cards and farebox system.



2. Weather Station? RFB No. 05-0079

Scope of RFB

Provide and install a weather station to be used by the Columbus Fire/EMS

Department.



3. Top Dresser (Re-Bid) ? RFB No. 05-0083

Scope of RFB

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

Division.



4. Traffic Signal Contractor (Annual Contract) ? RFB No. 05-0080

A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 1,

2005 in the Government Center Annex Conference Room, 420 10th Street, Columbus,

GA. Vendors will be allowed a 10-minute grace period. Any vendor who is not

present in the Government Center Annex Conference Room within 10 minutes after

the time slated for the beginning of the Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference shall not

be allowed to participate any further in the bid process.



5. Breathing Apparatus (Annual Contract) - RFB No. 05-0084

Provide the Fire Department with self-contained breathing apparatus with

mask-mounted regulators, spare air cylinders, and repair parts. The contract

period will be for three years with the option to renew for two additional

twelve-month periods.





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Bid Advertisements

(Scheduled bid opening dates)

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June 8, 2005

1. Sale of Fire Pole ? RFB No. 05-0087

Scope of Sale

The City has for sale a surplus fire pole, in the Columbus Fire and Emergency

Medical Services building at 2067 Commerce Street (behind Traffic Circle

Shopping Center). The successful bidder will bear all costs associated with

the removal of the pole.



June 8, 2005

1. Automatic Announcement System ? RFB No. 05-0081

Scope of RFB

Provide and install twenty (20) automatic announcement systems to be

used by the Metra Transit System of the Columbus Consolidated Government. This

automatic announcement system must allow the customers to hear clear messages

informing them of their upcoming stops. When the buses are at stops, it must

announce the bus route and destination of the bus. This system will be more

convenient for customers to use, especially those customers who are visually or

hearing impaired and those who are unfamiliar with the route.



2. Electrical Fixtures, Parts and Supplies (Annual Contract) ? RFB No.

05-0085

Scope of Bid

Provide various electrical fixtures, parts and supplies to Columbus

Consolidated Government on an ?as needed basis?. The contract period will be

for three years with the option to renew for two additional twelve-month

periods.



June 10, 2005

1. 450? Self Supporting Radio Tower Installation/Erection ? RFB No.

05-0061

Scope of RFB

The Columbus Consolidated Government desires to select a qualified vendor to

provide installation for a Valmont U-42.0 x 450? (or equal) self-supporting

galvanized steel radio tower.



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Bid Advertisements

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June 15, 2005

1. Radio Equipment Buildings ? RFB No. 05-0065

Scope of RFB

Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) is requesting bids for all labor,

equipment and materials to construct a new Radio Equipment Building for the

Garfield Drive Radio Tower Site and to expand an existing Radio Equipment

Building for the River Road Tower Site. Both Radio Equipment Buildings (will)

house radio communication equipment for the City?s 800 MHz Radio Communication

System.



June 22, 2005

1. Traffic Signal Contractor (Annual Contract) ? RFB No. 05-0080

Scope of RFB

Contract with a qualified Traffic Signal Contractor who has the experience,

expertise and necessary equipment to perform traffic signal construction work

for the City on an annual ?as needed basis?. The contract term shall be for

two years, with the option to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month

periods, if agreeable to both parties.