Columbus, Georgia

CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA

08/31/2004





I. SUBDIVISION VARIANCE - THE LAKES APARTMENT, 4343 WARMSPRINGS ROAD:



Authorization is requested for a variance to the Subdivision Regulations to

allow a perpetual access easement from The Lakes Apartments Section Four to

Warm Springs Road (A deeded Public Street), in lieu of the required 25'

frontage to a deeded public street. An agenda report, map and resolution are

attached.



II. PURCHASE/ACCEPT DONATED PROPERTY - GREEN SPACE PROGRAM:



Authorization is requested to purchase 2.72 +/- acres of property and to accept

a donation of 1.67 +/- acres (for a total of 4.39 acres) located on the

southeast corner of Milgen Road and Cooper Creek Park to be included in the

Green Space Program. An agenda report, map and resolution are attached.



III. QUIT CLAIM DEED - RIGHT-OF-WAY ON BLACKMON ROAD:

Authorization is requested to execute a Quit Claim Deed to Ben Billings for

0.534 acres of right-of-way on Blackmon Rd. The Department of Engineering has

approved abandonment of said portion of right-of- way subject to all existing

easements. An agenda report and resolution are attached.



IV. PURCHASES:



Approval is requested of items "A" and "B":



A. Annual Maintenance for Mug Shot System

B. Paratransit Scheduling System





REFERRALS:

August 17, 2004

1. South Columbus

2. Demolition List



August 24, 2004

3. Unified Development Plan



CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA ? PAGE 2



BID ADVERTISEMENT

(Scheduled bid opening dates)



September 1, 2004

1. River Road at Mobley Drive/Mountain Brook Drive Intersection

Improvements and Signal Plan ? RFB No. 05-0006

Scope of Bid

The work shall consist of intersection improvements and traffic signal

installation at River Road ? Mobley Road/Mountain Brook Drive intersection in

accordance with the designated plans and specifications. The contractor shall

be required to maintain public access to all private properties located within

the project area. The work includes soil erosion control, grading, concrete

patching/leveling, concrete curbs and gutter, storm drainpipes, labor and

materials for signalization and signage of the intersection.



2. Stone (Annual Contract) ? RFB No. 05-0007

Scope of Bid

Provide Stone to Columbus Consolidated Government, Public Services Department

to be purchased on an ?as needed basis?. The term of this contract shall be

for a period of one (1) year, with an option to renew for two (2) additional

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

agreement of the City and the Contractor.



3. Stump Removal Services, and/or Debris Removal, Seeding &

Mulching ? RFI No. 05-0001

Scope of RFI

Requesting informational pricing to determine the cost of Stump Removal

Services, and/or Debris Removal, Seeding & Mulching only.



4. General Construction Services for Animal Shelter and PAWS

Offices ? RFP No. 05-0004

A Non-Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference will be held at 11:00 AM on September

1, 2004 in the Ground Floor Conference Room of the Government Center Tower,

which is located at 100 Tenth Street, Columbus, Georgia.



September 3, 2004

1. Title Search Services for Real and Personal Property Taxes

(Annual Contract) ? RFP No. 05-0002

Scope of RFP

The City of Columbus invites qualified tax search firms to submit proposals for

the provision of title searches relating to real and personal property taxes.

The term of this contract shall be for a period of two (2) years, with an

option to renew for three (3) additional 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)

(continue)





2. Employee Physicals (Annual Contract) ? RFB No. 05-0003

Scope of Bid

Provide a method to insure that all employees are physically qualified to

perform the required tasks of the position assigned on an ?as needed basis?.

The term of this contract shall be for a period of two (2) years, with an

option to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods. Contract

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

Contractor.



September 8, 2004

1. Water Truck? RFB No. 05-00015

Scope of Bid

Provide one (1) water truck to be used by the Landfill Division of the Public

Services Department.



2. Crawler Tractor ? RFB No. 05-0011

Scope of Bid

Provide one (1) Caterpillar D7R Series II with Waste Disposal Package (or

equal) to be used by the Landfill Division of the Public Services Department.



3. Basketball Officiating Services (Annual Contract) ?

RFB No. 05-0003

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 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.



4. Commercial Air Compressor ? RFB No. 05-0012

Scope of Bid

Provide one (1) commercial air compressor unit to be used by the Landfill

Division of the Public Services Department.



5. Trailer Mounted Hydroseeder ? RFB No. 05-0013

Scope of Bid

Provide one (1) trailer mounted hyrdroseeder unit to be used by the Landfill

Division of the Public Services Department.





CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA ? PAGE 4



BID ADVERTISEMENT

(Scheduled bid opening dates)

(continue)





6. Hydraulic Excavator ? RFB No. 05-0017

Scope of Bid

Provide one (1) hydraulic excavator unit to be used by the Landfill Division of

the Public Services Department.



September 15, 2004

1. Pottery Supplies (Annual Contract) ? RFB No. 05-0008

Scope of Bid

Provide pottery supplies to Columbus Consolidated Government, Parks &

Recreation Department to be purchased on an ?as needed basis?. The term of

this contract shall be for a period of one (1) year, with an option to renew

for two (2) additional twelve-month periods. Contract renewal will be

contingent upon the mutual agreement of the City and the Contractor.



2. Concrete Pipe (Annual Contract) ? RFB No. 05-0019

Scope of Bid

Provide concrete pipe in various sizes on an ?as needed? basis for use by the

Public Services Department. The contract term will be for one year with the

option to renew for two additional twelve-month periods



September 17, 2004

1. General Construction Services for Animal Shelter and

PAWS Offices ? RFP No. 05-0004

Scope of RFP

General Construction Services for joint development of a project by the

Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) and PAWS Columbus, Inc. entitled,

Animal Shelter and PAWS Offices. 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, utility installation, asphalt paving and concrete hardscape,

fencing, landscaping, concrete foundations, structural steel frame, masonry

veneer, miscellaneous metals, rough carpentry, waterproofing, metal roof,

gypsum partitions, acoustical ceilings, floor and wall finishes, fire

protection, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical. Site is approximately 11.8 acres,

and building is approximately 37,000 SF.