Columbus, Georgia

CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA

03/19/2002



I. NAMING OF PARKING GARAGE AND NEW SUPER CENTER:



Authorization is requested to name the parking garage located at the corner of

9th Street and Broadway the RiverCenter Parking Garage and name the new Super

Center Northside Super Center. Two resolutions are included.



II. RIGHT-OF-WAY ENROACHMENT:



Authorization is requested for a permanent encroachment onto City

right-of-way for First Baptist Church along the east curb of 3rd Avenue to

allow the canopy overhang to encroach onto City right-of-way. An agenda report

and resolution are included.



III. RESTITUTION GRANT ? JUVENILE COURT:



Authorization is requested to submit and if approved accept a

$32,509.00 grant from the Office of the Governor, Children and Youth

Coordinating Council from funds allocated by Congress from the Juvenile Justice

Accountability Block Grant. An agenda report and resolution are included.



IV. PURCHASES:



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

A. Service Contract for Transmission (Annual Contract)

B. Playground Mulch (Annual Contract)

C. Maintenance Equipment & Supplies (Annual Contract)

D. Workers' Compensation

E. Attorney Fees

F. Lotus Notes & Visual Generator Software Maintenance Support



BID ADVERTISEMENT

(Scheduled bid opening dates)



March 19, 2002

1. Red Light Enforcement System (Annual Contract) - RFP No. 02-0024

Scope of RFP

Furnish, install, implement and maintain an automated Red Light Enforcement

System for the City of Columbus, Georgia. The term of the contract shall be

for one year, for one (1) location, with the option to renew for four (4)

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

mutual agreement of the City and the contractor. The City reserves the right

to add new locations to the awarded contract in the future based on terms and

conditions of a contract with the successful vendor.



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BID ADVERTISEMENT

(Scheduled bid opening dates)





March 22, 2002

1. First-Class Mail Pre-Sort Services (Annual Contract) ? RFP No. 02-0027

Scope of RFP

Provide first-class mail pre-sort services on a daily basis for Columbus

Consolidated Government. The initial term of the contract shall be for three

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

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

the Contractor.



March 27, 2002

1. Midland School Recreational Facilities ? Site Improvements ? Bid No. 02-0095

Scope of Bid

The work includes, but is not limited to, demolition, site work, concrete work,

sports field construction, sports field lighting, irrigation, chain-link

fencing, landscaping and grassing.



2. Branding and Marketing Services ? RFP No. 02-0030

Scope of RFP

Columbus Consolidated Government invites proposal submissions from

pre-qualified firms interested in providing marketing and branding services.

As stated in the Request for Qualifications the City?s goal is to define: who

visits Columbus, how do locals and visitors define Columbus geographically, why

do people come, how often, what are the positive and negative perceptions.



3. Steel/Concrete Signal Strain Poles ? Bid No. 02-0099

Scope of RFP

Provide steel or pre-stressed concrete signal strain poles for a signal project

for the Traffic Engineering Division. This project includes providing signal

strain poles for four (4) new traffic signals that are being constructed to

accommodate a roadway improvement project currently under construction.





















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March 29, 2002

1. Historic Preservation Services (Annual Contract) ? RFP No. 02-0028

Scope of RFP

Provide Columbus Consolidated Government professional services in conducting

recordation processes as required under Section 106 of the National Historic

Preservation Act. Services will be provided on an ?as needed basis.? The term

of contract shall be for three years with an option to renew for two

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

mutual agreement of the City and the contractor.



March 29, 2002

1. Historic Preservation Services (Annual Contract) ? RFP No. 02-0028

Scope of RFP

Provide Columbus Consolidated Government professional services in conducting

recordation processes as required under Section 106 of the National Historic

Preservation Act. Services will be provided on an ?as needed basis.? The term

of contract shall be for three years with an option to renew for two

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

mutual agreement of the City and the contractor.



April 10, 2002

1. Storage Buildings/Concession Building at Various City Parks ? Bid No. 02-0096

Scope of Bid

Construct a concession building at Midland School athletic field, construct a

storage building at the Woodruff Farm Soccer Complex, and construct a second

storage building at an Owner determined location.



April 17, 2002

1. 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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2. Columbus Streetscapes Phase 2 ? Bid No. 02-0083

Scope of Bid

The work includes demolition of all existing asphalt street paving, granite

curbing and concrete sidewalks within the length of one city block. The

reconstruction of this area will consist of new pavement, granite curbing,

concrete sidewalks with brick pavers, brick crosswalks, an underground

irrigation system, and appropriate landscaping.



3. Cherokee Avenue Roadway Rehabilitation ? Bid No. 02-0100

Scope of Bid

The work consists of the reconstruction of a portion of a deteriorated city

street. The work includes the demolition of existing asphalt street paving and

base material, undercutting a significant portion of the subgrade and

reconstructing the area with geo-grid material, stone base material, and

asphalt surface material.