Columbus, Georgia

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Council Members

Agenda Item #2



Columbus Consolidated Government

Council Meeting



November 4, 2014



Agenda Report #47





TO: Mayor and Councilors



SUBJECT: Purchase Authorizations



INITIATED BY: Finance Department







(A) ANCHOR TENANTS FOR CONCESSION/COLUMBUS CIVIC CENTER (ANNUAL CONTRACT) ? RFP

NO. 15-0007



It is requested that Council authorize the execution of a contract with Mark?s

City Grill (Columbus, GA) for Concession Location A - Willy T?s Chicken Fingers

(Columbus, GA), Concession Location C - West and Bruster?s Real Ice Cream

(Columbus, GA) and Concession Location E - East, to provide all equipment

and personnel necessary for concessionaire services at various concession

locations within the Columbus Civic Center. The Contractors will pay an annual

lease payment for the exclusive use of their respective Concession Locations,

including the use and maintenance of the existing equipment. Additionally, per

the RFP, authorization is requested to allow the Civic Center Director to

directly solicit vendors to lease the remaining Concession Locations that were

not contracted during the RFP process.



The Civic Center is changing from having one exclusive contractor providing all

food service, to offering multiple contractors (anchor tenants) the opportunity

to provide food service within their culinary expertise. These anchor tenants

will fulfill the following requirements:



A. Professionally brand the concession location to reflect the identity

of the contracted vendor and equip the location to provide the best appearance

and food products possible



B. Operate the food service facilities in a professional and

resourceful manner, complying with all public health regulations including a

Grade A sanitation rating to the satisfaction of all authorized Health

Department Officials. The following permits are required:

1. Fire Safety Inspection

2. Columbus Water Works ? Food Service Industry Water Discharge

Permit ? Grease Trap Permit

3. Health Department Inspections

4. Health Department Reports



C. Post a sign board of all articles for sale and the price of each

article in and around each concession location.



D. Make available for inspection, upon reasonable prior notice, full

and complete records including invoices and payments, of all materials brought

to or sold from the premises.



The term of this contract shall be for two years, with an option to renew for

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

upon the mutual agreement of the City and the Contractor.



On July 28, 2014, request for proposals postcard invitations were mailed to 200

vendors and specifications were posted on the websites of the City and Georgia

Procurement Registry. The RFP has been advertised, opened and evaluated. Six

proposals were received from the following offerors:



Mark?s City Grill (Columbus, GA)

Willy T?s Chicken Fingers (Columbus, GA)

Bruster?s Real Ice Cream (Columbus, GA)

Soldier Dogs (Phenix City, AL)

Smurti (Dunwoody, GA)

*Willingham?s on First, LLC (Columbus, GA)



*Vendor withdrew proposal before the evaluation process.



The proposals were reviewed by the Evaluation Committee, which consisted of

representatives from Columbus Civic Center, Internal Auditor?s Office and

Finance Department serving as voting members. The Civic Center Director and a

member of the Civic Center Advisory Board served in non-voting, advisory

capacities.



The City?s Procurement Ordinance, Article 3-110, Competitive Sealed Proposals

for the procurement of Equipment, Supplies and Professional Services, governs

the RFP Process. During the process of an RFP there is no formal opening, due

to the possibility of negotiated components of the proposal. In the event

Council does not approve the recommended offeror, no proposal responses or any

negotiated components are made public until after the award of the contract.

If Council does not approve the recommended offeror, negotiations may begin

with the next highest ranked vendor or the RFP specifications may be

re-advertised. Evaluation results and the lease agreement fees have been

submitted to the City Manager in a separate memo for informational purposes.



The lease revenue will be deposited into the following Revenue Account: Civic

Center Fund ? Food Service Contract Revenues; 0757-160-2800-4587.



* * * * * *



(B) PORTABLE TOILET RENTAL AND SERVICE (ANNUAL CONTRACT) - RFB NO. 15-0007



It is requested that Council approve the contract for the rental of portable

toilets, hand washing stations and grey water collection containers from

Containers by Reaves (Phenix City, AL) for the estimated contract value of

$44,640.00.



The vendor will deliver, setup and provide services on an ?as needed basis.?

Various departments will utilize this service. The units will be used at

various sites such as Pinegrove Landfill, Schatulga Road Fuel Pumps, Oxbow

Landfill, Granite Buff, and also during special events like the Greater

Columbus Fair.



The contract term will be for two years with the option to renew for three

additional twelve-month periods. Renewal of the contract is contingent upon

the mutual agreement of the vendor and the City.



Bid postcard invitations were mailed to forty-five vendors and bid

specifications were posted on the web page of the Purchasing Division, and

Georgia Procurement Registry. Three bids were received on September 24, 2014.

This bid has been advertised, opened and reviewed. The bidders were:



Vendor *Estimated

Contract Value

Containers by Reaves (Phenix City, AL) $ 44,640.00*

Advanced Disposal (Columbus, GA) $ 47,640.00*

Vantex Service Corporation (Austin, TX) $ 92,153.04*



*The estimated contract value was derived from the total of the unit price

multiplied by 24 months, for the initial contract period of 2 years.



Funds are budgeted each fiscal year for this on-going expense: Integrated Waste

Management Fund - Public Works ? Granite Bluff Inert Landfill ? Oxbow Meadow

Inert Landfill - Pine Grove Landfill ? Equipment Rental/Lease; General Fund ?

Parks & Recreation ? Various Divisions ? Equipment Rental/Lease; Civic Center

Fund ? Civic Center ? Other Events ? Equipment Rental/Lease;

0207-260-3540-BLUF-6543, 0207-260-3550-OXBW-6543; 0207-260-3560- PGRO-6543;

0101-270-PARK-6543; 0757-160-2500-EVNT-6728.



* * * * * *



(C) VETERANS PARKWAY AND DOUBLE CHURCHES ROAD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS ? RFB

NO. 15-0002



It is requested that Council authorize the execution of a construction contract

with C. W. Matthews Contracting Company (Marietta, GA) in the amount of

$2,296,398.81 for improvements to the intersection of Veterans Parkway and

Double Churches Road.



The work includes but is not limited to: grading, resurfacing, pavement

markings, storm drain pipes, median, curbs & gutters, sidewalks & wheelchair

ramps, landscaping & erosion control, and traffic lighting & signs.



On August 7, 2014, bid postcard invitations were mailed to the forty-four

contractors and the RFB was posted on the City?s website and Georgia

Procurement Registry. This bid has been advertised, opened and reviewed. Bids

were received on September 3, 2014 from the following three (3) contractors:





CONTRACTOR BID DBE

PARTICIPATION

C. W. Matthews Contracting Company

(Marietta, GA) $ 2,296,398.81 12%

Southeastern Site Development

(Newnan, GA) 2,338,683.55 3%

McMath-Turner Construction Company

(Columbus, GA) 2,548,638.15 10%



Funds are budgeted in the FY15 Budget: 1999 SPLOST ? Road/Bridge/Street ?

General Construction ? Veterans/Double Churches;

0540-695-2126-TXRB-7661-53019-20080; Paving Fund Supported Capital Projects -

Veterans/Double Churches; 0508-660-3000-CPPF-7661-21086-20150.



(D) SERVICE CONTRACT FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF TRANSMISSIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS

DEPARTMENT ? FLEET MAINTENANCE ? (ANNUAL CONTRACT) - RFB No. 14-0032



It is requested that Council approve the service contract for various types of

transmissions with AAMCO of Columbus (Columbus, GA) for the estimated annual

contract value of $127,110.00.



Transmission repair and rebuild services are required for Public Works

Department ? Fleet Maintenance, and will be procured on an ?as needed? basis.

The contract period shall be for three years with the option to renew for two

additional twelve-month periods. Contract renewal is contingent upon the

mutual agreement of the Contractor and the City.



Bid postcard invitations were mailed to sixty-eight vendors and bid

specifications were posted on the web page of the Purchasing Division, and

Georgia Procurement Registry. Three bids were received on July 23, 2014. This

bid has been advertised, opened and reviewed. The bidders were:



Vendor/Description *Estimated Contract Value

AAMCO of Columbus

(Columbus, GA) $ 127,110.00*

McCarley Transmission Services, Inc.

(Phenix City, AL) $ 160,395.00*

Jasper Engines & Transmissions

(Jasper, IN) $ 176,274.00*



*The estimated contract value was derived from the total of the unit price

multiplied by 36 months, for the initial contract period of 3 years.



Funds are budgeted each fiscal year for this on-going expense: Various

Departments ? 6721.



* * * * * *



(E) VALENCIA DRIVE CULVERT REPLACEMENT ? RFB NO. 15-0009



It is requested that Council authorize the execution of a construction contract

with Alexander Contracting Company, Inc. (Fortson, GA) in the amount of

$282,543.35 for the replacement of a culvert on Valencia Drive.



The work shall consist of removing and replacing an existing double barrel

concrete box culvert and replacing it with a triple barrel concrete box

culvert. The work shall also include placement of concrete curb and gutter,

curb inlet, asphalt paving, pavement markings, installation of guardrails, and

concrete sidewalks.



On September 18, 2014, bid postcard invitations were mailed to the forty-six

contractors and the RFB was posted on the City?s website and Georgia

Procurement Registry. This bid has been advertised, opened and reviewed. Bids

were received on October 22, 2014 from the following four (4) contractors:



CONTRACTOR BID DBE

PARTICIPATION

Alexander Contracting Company, Inc.

(Fortson, GA) $ 282,543.35 5.7%

North Georgia Concrete, Inc.

(Fayetteville, GA) 295,974.00 8.5%

Landmark Grading Company, Inc.

(Fort Mitchell, AL) 334,056.39 0.6%

Sunbelt Structures, Inc.

(Tucker, GA) 349,505.25 10.5%



Funds are budgeted in the FY15 Budget: Paving Fund Supported Capital Projects

? Drainage/Street Improvements ? Valencia Drive Bridge Replacement;

0508-660-3000-CPPF-7622-21084-20140.



* * * * * *



(F) BLADE SERVERS AND SOFTWARE FOR VIRTUAL IMAGE STORAGE



It is requested that Council approve the purchase of five (5) blade servers and

applicable software, from Lenovo/CPak Technology Solutions, in the amount of

$69,644.80, via Georgia Statewide Contract, SWC90813-02; and rescind Resolution

#320-14 which awarded the purchase to IBM/CPak.



Per Resolution #320-14, Council approved the purchase to be made from IBM/Cpak

in the amount of $69,870.00. However, since the time the quote was received,

Council approved and the purchase order issued, IBM sold their Server Section

Division to Lenovo. Consequently, IBM/CPak could not fulfill the purchase

order issued.



The blade servers and software will be used to store virtual images. The

purchase of the equipment and software will allow for the replacement of

outdated personal computers with virtual devices.



Funds are budgeted in the FY15 Budget: General Fund ? Information Technology ?

Computer Equipment Maintenance; 0101-210-2000-ISS-6511.







?ITEM A?

A RESOLUTION



NO._____



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH MARK?S CITY GRILL

(COLUMBUS, GA) FOR CONCESSION LOCATION A, WILLY T?S CHICKEN FINGERS (COLUMBUS,

GA) FOR CONCESSION LOCATION C WEST AND BRUSTER?S REAL ICE CREAM (COLUMBUS, GA)

FOR CONCESSION LOCATION E EAST, TO PROVIDE ALL EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNEL

NECESSARY FOR CONCESSIONAIRE SERVICES AT VARIOUS CONCESSION LOCATIONS WITHIN

THE COLUMBUS CIVIC CENTER. THE CONTRACTORS WILL PAY AN ANNUAL LEASE PAYMENT

FOR THE EXCLUSIVE USE OF THEIR RESPECTIVE CONCESSION LOCATIONS, INCLUDING THE

USE AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EXISTING EQUIPMENT. ADDITIONALLY, PER THE RFP,

AUTHORIZATION IS REQUESTED TO ALLOW THE CIVIC CENTER DIRECTOR TO DIRECTLY

SOLICIT VENDORS TO LEASE THE REMAINING CONCESSION LOCATIONS THAT WERE NOT

CONTRACTED DURING THE RFP PROCESS.



WHEREAS, an RFP was administered (RFP No. 15-0004) and five proposals were

received; and,



WHEREAS, the proposals submitted by Mark?s City Grill, Willy T?s Chicken

Fingers and Bruster?s Real Ice Cream met all proposal requirements and are

deemed most responsive to the RFP; and,



WHEREAS, the term of this contract shall be for two years, with an option to

renew for three additional twelve-month periods. Contract renewal shall be

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



NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to contract with Mark?s City Grill

(Columbus, GA) for Concession Location A, Willy T?s Chicken Fingers (Columbus,

GA) for Concession Location C West, and Bruster?s Real Ice Cream (Columbus, GA)

for Concession Location E East, to provide concession services at the Columbus

Civic Center. The Contractors will pay an annual lease payment for the

exclusive use of their respective Concession Locations, including the use and

maintenance of the existing equipment. Additionally, per the RFP,

authorization is requested to allow the Civic Center Director to directly

solicit additional vendors to lease the remaining Concession Locations that

were not contracted during the RFP process. The lease revenue will be deposited

into the following Revenue Account: Civic Center Fund ? Food Service Contract

Revenues; 0757-160-2800-4587.

_______________



Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held the

_________ day of ____________, 2014 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.





Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Baker voting __________.

Councilor Barnes voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting .

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Huff voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Thomas voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.





_____________________________ ________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Teresa Pike Tomlinson, Mayor



?ITEM B?



A RESOLUTION



NO.____



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT FOR THE RENTAL OF PORTABLE TOILETS, HAND

WASHING STATIONS AND GREY WATER COLLECTION CONTAINERS FROM CONTAINERS BY REAVES

(PHENIX CITY, AL) FOR THE ESTIMATED CONTRACT VALUE OF $44,640.00.



WHEREAS, the vendor will deliver, setup and provide services on an ?as needed

basis. Various divisions will utilize this service; and,



WHEREAS, the units will be used at various sites like Pinegrove

Landfill, Schatulga Road Fuel Pumps, Oxbow Landfill, Granite Buff and also

during special events like the Greater Columbus Fair; and,



WHEREAS, the contract term will be for two years with the option to

renew for three additional twelve-month periods. Renewal of the contract is

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



NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into a contract for the

rental of portable toilets, hand washing stations and grey water collection

containers from Containers by Reaves (Phenix City, AL) for the estimated

contract value of $44,640.00. Funds are budgeted each fiscal year for this

on-going expense: Integrated Waste Management Fund - Public Works ? Granite

Bluff Inert Landfill ? Oxbow Meadow Inert Landfill - Pine Grove Landfill ?

Equipment Rental/Lease; General Fund ? Parks & Recreation ? Various Divisions ?

Equipment Rental/Lease; Civic Center Fund ? Civic Center ? Other Events ?

Equipment Rental/Lease; 0207-260-3540-BLUF-6543, 0207-260-3550-OXBW-6543;

0207-260-3560- PGRO-6543; 0101-270-CIVC-6543; 0757-160-2500-EVNT-6728.



_____________________



Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held

the _________ day of ____________, 2014 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.





Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Baker voting __________.

Councilor Barnes voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting .

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Huff voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Thomas voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.







_____________________________ _________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Teresa Pike Tomlinson, Mayor

?ITEM C?

A RESOLUTION



NO._________

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH C. W.

MATTHEWS CONTRACTING COMPANY (MARIETTA, GA) IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,296,398.81 FOR

IMPROVEMENTS TO THE INTERSECTION OF VETERANS PARKWAY AND DOUBLE CHURCHES ROAD.



WHEREAS, the work includes but is not limited to: grading, resurfacing,

pavement markings, storm drain pipes, median, curbs & gutters, sidewalks &

wheelchair ramps, landscaping & erosion control, and traffic lighting & signs.



NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute a construction contract

with C. W. Matthews Contracting Company (Marietta, GA) in the amount of

$2,296,398.81 for improvements to the intersection of Veterans Parkway and

Double Churches Road. Funds are budgeted in the FY15 Budget: 1999 SPLOST ?

Road/Bridge/Street ? General Construction ? Veterans/Double Churches;

0540-695-2126-TXRB-7661-53019-20080.



_________________



Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia,

held the _________ day of ___________, 2014 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.





Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Baker voting __________.

Councilor Barnes voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting .

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Huff voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Thomas voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.





_____________________________ ________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Teresa Pike Tomlinson, Mayor

?ITEM D?



A RESOLUTION



NO.______



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SERVICE CONTRACT FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF TRANSMISSIONS

WITH AAMCO OF COLUMBUS (COLUMBUS, GA), FOR THE ESTIMATED ANNUAL CONTRACT VALUE

OF $127,110.00.



WHEREAS, transmission repair and rebuild services are required for Public Works

? Fleet Maintenance, and will be procured on an ?as needed? basis; and,



WHEREAS, the contract period shall be for three years, with the option to renew

for two additional twelve month periods. Contract renewal is contingent upon

the mutual agreement of the Contractor and the City.



NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into a service contract for

various types of transmissions with AAMCO of Columbus (Columbus, GA), Inc., for

the estimated annual contract value of $127,110.00. Funds are budgeted each

fiscal year for this ongoing expense: Various Departments - 6781.



______________________



Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held

the _________ day of ____________________, 2014 and adopted at said meeting by

the affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.





Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Baker voting __________.

Councilor Barnes voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting .

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Huff voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Thomas voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.





_____________________________ _________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Teresa Pike Tomlinson, Mayor

?ITEM E?

A RESOLUTION



NO.______

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH

ALEXANDER CONTRACTING COMPANY, INC. (FORTSON, GA) IN THE AMOUNT OF $282,543.35

FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF A CULVERT ON VALENCIA DRIVE.



WHEREAS, the work shall consist of removing and replacing an existing double

barrel concrete box culvert and replacing it with a triple barrel concrete box

culvert. The work shall also include placement of concrete curb and gutter,

curb inlet, asphalt paving, pavement markings, installation of guardrails, and

concrete sidewalks.



NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute a construction contract

with Alexander Contracting Company, Inc. (Fortson, GA) in the amount of

$282,543.35 for the replacement of a culvert on Valencia Drive. Funds are

budgeted in the FY15 Budget: Paving Fund Supported Capital Projects ?

Drainage/Street Improvements ? Valencia Drive Bridge Replacement;

0508-660-3000-CPPF-7622-21084-20140.



____________________



Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held the

_________ day of ___________, 2014 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.





Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Baker voting __________.

Councilor Barnes voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting .

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Huff voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Thomas voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.





_____________________________ ________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Teresa Pike Tomlinson, Mayor







?ITEM F?

A RESOLUTION

NO._____________



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF FIVE (5) BLADE SERVERS AND

APPLICABLE SOFTWARE, FROM LENOVO/CPAK TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, IN THE AMOUNT OF

$69,644.80, VIA GEORGIA STATEWIDE CONTRACT, SWC90813-02; AND RESCIND RESOLUTION

#320-14 WHICH AWARDED THE PURCHASE TO IBM/CPAK.



WHEREAS, Per Resolution #320-14, Council approved the purchase to be made from

IBM/Cpak in the amount of $69,870.00. However, since the time the quote was

received, Council approved and the purchase order issued, IBM sold their Server

Section Division to Lenovo. Consequently, IBM/CPak could not fulfill the

purchase order issued; and,



WHEREAS, the blade servers and software will be used to store virtual images.

The purchase of the equipment and software will allow for the replacement of

outdated personal computers with virtual devices.



NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS

FOLLOWS:



Part I

Resolution #320-14 is hereby rescinded.



Part II

That the City Manager is hereby authorized to the purchase of five (5)

blade servers and applicable software, from Lenovo/CPak Technology Solutions,

in the amount of $69,644.80, via Georgia Statewide Contract, SWC90813-02.

Funds are budgeted in the FY15 Budget: General Fund ? Information Technology ?

Computer Equipment Maintenance; 0101-210-2000-ISS-6511.

_________________________________________



Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia,

held the _________ day of ____________________, 2014 and adopted at said

meeting by the affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Baker voting __________.

Councilor Barnes voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting .

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Huff voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Thomas voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.





_______________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Teresa Pike Tomlinson, Mayor















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