Columbus, Georgia

CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA



November 20, 2001



I. FORT BENNING WATER &

WASTEWATER SOLICITATION



Approval is requested for the Board of Water

Commissioners to submit a bid to the U.S.

Army Engineer District, Fort Worth, Texas the

Privatization of Water Distribution and

Waterwaste Collection Systems and the

Provision of Water and Wastewater Services for

50 years to Fort Benning, Georgia. An agenda

report and resolution are attached.



II. UNUSED SICK LEAVE PAYMENT:



Approval is requested authorizing payment to employees for unused sick leave in

accordance with16B-15-6(2) of the Columbus Code or Ordinances. An agenda

report and resolution are attached.



III. MONTHLY 911 CHARGE:



Approval is requested authorizing the $1.50 charge for 911 and the $1.00 charge

for enhanced wireless 911. An agenda report and resolution are attached.



IV. PURCHASES:



Approval is requested for items ?A? thru ?E?



A. Purchase of Mid-Size Sedans

B. Purchase of Full-Size Sedans

C. Outfitting Specialty Vehicle

D. Mid-Size Sedans

E. Thirty-Six Foot Aerial Tower with Cab & Chassis



REFERRALS



1. Rezoning Petition

2. Churches in M-1 Zones























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November 20, 2001



BID ADVERTISEMENT

(Scheduled bid opening dates)





November 21, 2001

1. Floor Covering w/8 Roller Storage Rack and Power Winder (Re-Bid) ? Bid No.

02-0047

Scope of Bid

Provide floor covering w/8 roller storage rack and power winder for a gymnasium

floor to be utilized by the Parks & Recreation Department.



2. Trees for Planting on the City?s Right-Of-Ways ? Bid No. 02-0050

Scope of Bid

Provide approximately 315 trees for planting on the City?s Right-Of-

Ways.



3. All Terrain Vehicles (4 x 4) ? Bid No. 02-0054

Scope of Bid

Provide two (2) All Terrain Vehicles to be utilized by the Police

Department.



4. Robotic Total Station ? Bid No. 02-0053

Scope of Bid

Provide one robotic total station to be used by the Engineering

Department.



November 28, 2001

1. City Street Repairs ? Bid No. 02-0052

Scope of Bid

The work consists of removing all base and paving material on

Pheasant Loop, Boxwood Place and Miller Court. The stripped roadbed will then

be stabilized by processing a three-inch layer of graded aggregate base

material into the sub-base until a uniform six-inch thick layer of asphaltic

concrete course will be constructed over the prepared sub-base. The work also

includes the installation of an under-drain system, per plan. The Contractor

will be required to

maintain public access to all residences.



2. Tree Planting & Maintenance ? (Annual Contract) ? Bid No.02-0049

Scope of Bid

Provide tree planting & maintenance services at various locations on the

City?s Right-Of-Ways. The term of the contract will be for a fifteen (15)

month period, with the option to renew for two (2) additional fifteen (15)

month period, if agreeable to both parties.



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November 20, 2001



BID ADVERTISEMENT

(Scheduled bid opening dates)









3. Vans, Commercial Cutaway ? Bid No. 02-0055

Scope of Bid

Provide six (6) commercial cutaway vans to be used by various departments to

transport inmates and equipment to and from the Muscogee County Prison and work

sites.



November 30, 2001

1. Employee/Retiree Benefits Consultant ? RFP No. 02-0014

The Columbus Consolidated Government seeks to contract with a national

employee-benefit consulting firm for a broad range of consulting services, in

the management of its employee and retiree benefit programs. The scope of

services includes standard benefits consulting regarding plan design, funding

(including retiree medical benefit pre-funding), request for proposal (RFP)

preparation, pricing/negotiations, administration, and communications issues.