Columbus, Georgia

CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA

04/30/2002



I. GEORGIA FORESTRY COMMISSION - URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY FINANCIAL

ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:



Authorization is requested to submit an application and if approved

accept a $10,000 grant from the Urban and Community Forestry Financial

Assistance Program as administered by the Georgia Forestry Commission. An

agenda report and resolution are included.



II. ENCROACHMENT - RIGHT-OF-WAY:



Authorization is requested for a permanent 5 ft. 2 in. encroachment

onto city right-of-way to allow for building facade improvements and to

construct a balcony addition to "No. 4 Engine House" at 1228 - 6th Avenue. An

agenda report, resolution, and map are included.



III. PURCHASES:



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



A. Truck Cab and Chassis with Diesel Engine

B. Financial/Human Resources Software Lease Amendment

C. GMA Telecommunication Renewal Agreement

D. Cellular Telephone Services

E. 3/4 Ton Cargo Van

F. Fifteen-Passenger Van

G. Commercial "Logging" Trash Loader

H. Attorney Fees

I. Sports Equipment

J. Internet Monitoring Software

K. Cherokee Avenue Roadway Rehabilitation

L. Industrial Wheel Backhoe Loader

M. Storage Buildings/Concession Building at Various

City Parks

N. Seven Yard Dump Truck



















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REFERRALS:

April 15, 2002 April 23, 2002

1. Traffic 1. ?If I was Mayor Contest Winner?

2. Tax Dollars 2. Tree Ordinance

3. Tree Ordinance







BID ADVERTISEMENT

(Scheduled bid opening dates)



April 30, 2002

1. Fiber Optic Services for an 800 MHz Radio Communication System ? RFP No.

02-0017

Scope of RFP

Provide fiber optics links between radio transmission sites within the City?s

800 MHz Trunked Simulcast Radio Communication System. The City's Radio System

uses two microwave paths/links to transmit voice and mobile data between

transmission sites. This RFP is part of a project to convert the existing

microwave paths to fiber optics links.



May 1, 2002

1. Commercial Kitchen Equipment ? Bid No. 02-0116

Scope of Bid

Provide various commercial kitchen equipment, to include food warmers, hot food

display cases, convection/microwave ovens, refrigerators/freezers, condiment

dispensers, utility carts, wire shelving and ice makers. The equipment will be

installed in the recreation centers of Shirley Winston Park, Rigdon Park and

Psalmond Road Park.



2. Traffic Counter System ? Bid No. 02-0119

Scope of Bid

Provide a traffic counter system to the Traffic Engineering Division. The

system shall be capable of collecting volume, vehicle classification (FHWA

scheme F) and speed count data, storing said data, transferring data through

portable data storage devices and include software to process data using PC IBM

compatible computers.



3. Additions and Renovations to the Columbus, Georgia Convention and Trade

Center ? Bid No. 02-0085

Scope of Bid

The project consists of major new additions to the existing complex comprising

approximately of 115,000 square feet, and the renovation of the existing

facility of approximately 180,000 square feet. The project will be constructed

in two phases consisting primarily of new construction to the west of existing

facility followed by additions and renovations to the existing building. Bids

will be accepted only from pre-qualified bidders.



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BID ADVERTISEMENT

(Scheduled bid opening dates)

contd.





4. Traffic Sign Materials ? (Annual Contract) ? Bid No. 02-0103

Scope of Bid

Provide traffic sign materials to the Traffic Engineering Division on an ?as

needed basis?. The contract period will be for one (1) year with the option to

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



May 3, 2002

1. Quick Coupler Type Wheel Loader ? Bid No. 02-0092

Scope of Bid

Provide a quick coupler type wheel loader to the Public Services Department.

The equipment will be used at street improvement job sites throughout the City.



May 8, 2002

1. 35-Ft Low Floor Clean Diesel Transit Buses ? Bid No. 02-0078

Scope of Bid

Provide four 35-ft low floor clean diesel transit buses for METRA

Transportation. The units will be replacements for fixed route revenue buses

that are beyond their useful life.



2. 30-Ft Low Floor Clean Diesel Transit Bus ? Bid No. 02-0088

Scope of Bid

Provide one 30-ft low floor clean diesel transit bus for METRA Transportation.

The unit is a replacement for one that is beyond its useful life.



May 10, 2002

1. Legal Counsel of Record for Economic Development Division (Annual

Contract) ? RFP No. 02-0031

Scope of RFP

Provide Columbus Consolidated Government with professional legal

services involving land acquisition and disposition, in addition to other

programs required of the Economic Development Division on an ?as needed

basis?. The contract term shall be for two years, with the option to renew for

three additional twelve-month periods. Contract renewal will be contingent

upon the mutual agreement of the City and the Contractor (s).













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BID ADVERTISEMENT

(Scheduled bid opening dates)

contd.



May 17, 2002

1. Legal Services for Real Estate Closings for CDBG to include Residential

Loans, ?Sales & Rehabilitative? and ?Commercial Loans? Economic Development &

Rehabilitative (Annual Contract) ? RFP No. 02-0037

Scope of RFP

Provide Columbus Consolidated Government with professional legal

services, relating to real estate closings on an ?as needed basis?. The

contract term shall be for two years, with the option to renew for three

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

mutual agreement of the City and the Contractor (s).



June 4, 2002

1. Commercial Property, Crime & Liability Insurance (Annual Contract) ?

RFP No. 02-0038

Scope of RFP

Provide Columbus Consolidated Government with commercial property,

crime and liability insurance. The contract shall be for two years with the

option to renew for three additional twelve-month periods. Contract renewal

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