Columbus, Georgia

CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA

5/10/2005





I. EDWARD BRYNE JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT:



Authorization is requested to apply for and if approved accept grant funds in

the amount of $132,686 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (formerly Local

Law Enforcement Grant) to focus primarily on a broad range of activities to

prevent and control crime and improve the criminal justice system. An agenda

report and resolution are attached.





II. DETENTION BASIN ACCEPTANCE SECTION THREE QUAIL CREEK



Authorization is requested for the acceptance of a deed to the 0.642-Acre

Detention Basin located in Section Three Quail Creek. The Department of

Engineering has inspected the Detention Basin and recommends the acceptance by

the city. Agenda report, map and resolution are attached.





III. PURCHASES:



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



A. Construction of Pine grove Municipal solid wasted landfill, Phase III

B. Purchase of tractor for Right of way Division

C. Purchase of utility Carts for Metra

D. Surplus Vehicles and Equipment

E. Stated Mandated Solid Waste Disposal Fee

F. Actuarial Consulting Services

G. Flag Pole at Station 10





REFERRALS:



1. Scenic Byways Designation



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Bid Advertisements

(Scheduled bid opening dates)



May 11, 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.



2. Credentialing and Security Access System ? RFB No. 05-0029

Scope of RFP

Provide a credentialing and security access system for the City, to be utilized

at the Government Center. Vendor will provide all equipment, software and

training for an employee identification credentialing and access system.

System must be capable of interfacing and communicating with the West Central

Health District and Columbus Fire Department current software and imaging

systems regarding data file transfers and communications with bar code scanners

to and from a central base database. The existing database for interface with

the Medical community is Card Control Systems, Inc., Tucker, Georgia.



May 13, 2005

1. Development Plan for a 120-Room Hotel ? RFP No. 05-0017

Scope of RFP

Columbus Consolidated Government is soliciting proposals for a Development Plan

for the financing, construction and operation of a 120 room (minimum) Hotel.

There are two proposed sites for the Hotel, both are located adjacent to the

Columbus Convention and Trade Center located at 801 Front Avenue. The selected

firm will provide the strategy for the development of the Hotel. The proposal

should also provide strategy for consideration, which provides opportunities

for expanding the Hotel in the future. Examples of the development strategies

are financing, construction and operation of the facility.







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Bid Advertisements

(Scheduled bid opening dates)

(continue)



May 18, 2005

1. Glass Enclosure at Security Entrance ? RFB No. 05-0070

Scope of Bid

Provide all labor, equipment and materials to construct one (1) glass enclosure

at the security entrance on the Ground Floor of the Government Center Tower.

The glass enclosure shall measure 22? L x 11?? W x 9? Ht.



2. Flood Abatement Project ? 6th Avenue and Side Streets System ? RFP

No. 05-0022

Scope of RFP

The Project consists of the following major elements: construction of

approximately 1,600 feet of 8-foot by 5-foot box culvert; 570 feet of 8-foot by

6-foot box culvert; 800 feet of 8-foot by 8-foot box culvert; 1,100 feet of

twin 10-foot by 8-foot box culvert; 1400 feet of 10-foot by 8- foot; 420 feet

of 12-foot by 8-foot box culvert; 500 feet of 14-foot by 10-foot box culvert;

5,200 feet of 14-foot by 12-foot box culvert; 1,600 feet of 72-inch gravity

sewer; 1,170 feet of 60-inch gravity sewer; 1320 feet of 54-inch gravity sewer;

140 feet of 48-inch gravity sewer; 150 feet of 42-inch gravity sewer; 70 feet

of 36-inch gravity sewer; 130 feet of 30-inch gravity sewer; 80 feet of 24-inch

gravity sewer; 10 feet of 18-inch gravity sewer; 80 feet of 15-inch gravity

sewer; one river outfall structure; one diversion structure; one drop

structure; approximately 700 feet of 16-inch water line; 320 feet of 12-inch

water line; 2,900 feet of 8-inch water line; 50 feet of 4-inch water line; 5

railroad crossings; 1 state road crossing; streetscape improvements; erosion

and sedimentation control; and all associated restoration connections and

appurtenant Work.



May 20, 2005

1. Program Instructors for the Dept of Parks & Recreation, Community Schools

(Annual Contract) ? RFP No. 05-0025

Scope of RFP

Provide Parks & Recreation, Community Schools with instructors in various

activities to participants in the Before and After School Programs operated by

the Community Schools Division. The term of 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.