CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA
10/27/2009
I. RECOVERY ZONE BOND ALLOCATIONS:
Authorization is requested to submit the Recovery Bond Notice of Intent to
Issue Recovery Zone Economic Development Bonds in the amount of $2,090,000 and
Recovery Zone Facility Bonds in the amount of $3,135,000. An agenda report and
resolution are attached. Click link to access document
II. EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT:
Authorization is requested to submit an application, and if approved, accept an
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Justice Assistance Grant for
$265,755 through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. An
agenda report and resolution are attached. Click link to access document
III. VARIANCE/ENCROACHMENT- JOHN P. THAYER YMCA, MARQUIS SIGN:
Authorization is requested for consideration of a variance to the City
Code Section 4.4.22 Encroachments into public rights-of-way to allow the new
YMCA, 1237 1st Avenue, to attach a marquis sign into the Broadway right-of-way
beyond the maximum encroachment of five feet to allow a permanent encroachment
of 6 ft. 6 inches. An agenda report, resolution and map are attached.
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IV. TEMPORARY AND LIMITED MULTIPLE PURPOSE EASEMENT AGREEMENT:
Authorization is requested to execute a "Temporary and Limited Purpose
Easement Agreement" with The Medical Center Hospital Authority for the use part
of the unused Rail Line from 18th Street to 10th Avenue. An agenda report and
resolution are attached. Click link to access document
V. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) NEW ROAD BETWEEN GARRETT/MACON ROADS:
Authorization is requested to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding
with the development partnership of Thayer, Burgin and Willis for construction
of a two lane roadway between Garret and Macon Roads. An agenda report,
Memorandum of Understanding, resolution and map are attached. Click link to
access document
VI. PURCHASES: Click link to access document
Approval is requested of items "A" thru " E ":
A. Equipment for Fire Apparatus
B. Architectural/Engineering Services for the Riverwalk
C. Mobile Data/Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) Workstations
D. Bus Advertising Services
E. Contract Amendment for Additional Engineering Services Required
VII. FINANCE MONTHLY UPDATE:
Director of Finance Pam Hodge will present the monthly Finance Report.
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Bid Advertisements
(Scheduled bid opening dates)
October 28, 2009
1. Metra Administration Building Roof Replacement
Scope of RFB
Tear off and discard existing SPUF and T & G roofs, and install new tapered
insulation and additional wood blocking. Install new 60 mil TPO roof system,
complete with new metal flashing and coping.
2. Automatic Announcement Systems (Annual Contract) ? RFB No. 10-0011
Scope of RFB
The Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, is seeking vendors to provide
and install Automatic Announcement Systems for METRA Transit System buses.
This will be a five (5) year contract with the intent to purchase 0-5 systems
per year. Contract shall be for two (2) years, with the option to renew for
three (3) additional twelve-month periods. The option years? prices must be
included as part of your bid response. Contract renewal will be contingent
upon the mutual agreement of the City and the Contractor.
3. Trees for Planting on City Right-of-Ways (Annual Contract) ? RFB No. 10-0017
Scope of RFB
Provide trees to Columbus Consolidated Government, Public Services Department
to be purchased on an "as needed basis". Contract period shall be for one
year, with the option to renew for two (2) additional twelve-month periods.
Contract renewal will be contingent upon the mutual agreement of the City and
the Contractor.
4. Veterans Parkway Streetscape Enhancement Project ? RFB No. 10-0013
Scope of RFB
The Project consists of the following major elements: Roadway improvements;
erosion control, clearing and grubbing, grading of new medians to include 1,500
CY of top soil, 3,650 feet of concrete header curb, 2,000 feet of 30-inch
concrete curb and gutter, 125 feet of 18-inch concrete storm drain pipe, 8
catch basins, and 4 storm sewer manholes. Signing and Marking: 140 SF of
highway signs, 280 feet of galvanized steel posts, 25,500 feet of thermoplastic
stripping, and thermoplastic pavement markings. Landscaping: 1,300 SY of
Corner Plaza paving, 85 pedestrian lights and posts, 40 area lights and posts,
planting (only) of 100 Quercus Nuttallii, planting (only) of 50 Lagerstroemia,
1,800 SY of Zoysia sod, and 1,300 SY of Bermuda sod. Signalization: 2,700 feet
total of 3-inch and 6-inch directional bore, 120 SF of highway signs, 2,900
feet of steel wire strand cable, 17 strain poles with 30-foot to 60-foot mast
arms, 5 traffic installation areas, 24 Type 4, Type 6 and Type 7 polymer
concrete pull boxes, 6,000 feet non-metal rigid conduit, 17 Type A intersection
video detection assemblies, 1 Type A programming monitor and testing of all
systems.
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Bid Advertisements
(Scheduled bid opening dates)
(cont'd)
November 4, 2009
1. Arts and Craft Supplies (Annual Contract) ? RFB No. 10-0019
Scope of RFB
Provide arts and craft supplies for the purpose of identifying multiple sources
for on-going purchasing needs for the Columbus Consolidated Government, Parks
and Recreation. Contract period shall be for one year, 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.
2. Various Vehicles ? RFB No. 10-0014
Scope of RFB
The Columbus Consolidated Government wishes to purchase the following vehicles:
Option 1: Mid-Size SUV 4x4 (Quantity of One) Engineering Sewer
Option 2: Full Size SUV 4-wheel drive (Quantity of One) Engineering Paving
Option 3: Fifteen (15) Passenger Van (Quantity of Two) MCP LOST
Option 4: ? Ton Regular Cab, 4x4 Pickup Truck (Quantity of One) MCP LOST
November 18, 2009
1. Transit Enhancements (Annual Contract) ? RFB No. 10-0020
Scope of RFB
METRA is requesting qualified vendors to provide the following Transit
Enhancements: Mesh Trash Receptacles, 8? Perforated Steel Benches with backs
and without backs, Jumbo Horizontal Message Centers and Single Face Info Center
to METRA Transit System on an ?as needed? basis. The contract term will be for
two years with the option to renew for three additional twelve-month periods.
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