Columbus, Georgia

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Council Members

Agenda Item # 2





Columbus Consolidated Government



Council Meeting



January 24, 2012





Agenda Report # 006







TO: Mayor and Councilors



SUBJECT: Purchase Authorizations



INITIATED BY: Finance Department







(A) ELECTRONIC KEY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR MUSCOGEE COUNTY JAIL



It is requested that Council approved the purchase of an Electronic Key

Management System from KeyTrak, Inc., (College Station, TX), in the amount of

$29,751.00, for the Muscogee County Jail. The purchase will be accomplished

via Federal GSA Schedule 84, Contract #GS-07F-9926H, awarded to KeyTrak.



The key management system will provide a mechanism to manage the possession and

usage of mechanical keys at the Jail. The system will automatically produce a

verifiable audit trail the moment a key is removed from its designated location.



The vendor will install and provide training on the system. The cost includes

one year of Software Telephone Support 24/7/365 and one year hardware support

on-site.



Funds are budgeted in the FY12 Budget: Special Project/Capital Project Fund ?

Capital Project ? General Fund Supported Capital Projects ? Computer Equipment

? State Criminal Alien Assistance Program; 0508-660-1000-CPGF-7751-22180 -20010.



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(B) STUMP GRINDER ? RFB NO. 12-0021



It is requested that Council authorize the purchase of one (1) J. P. Carlton,

Model 7500, Stump Grinder, from J. P. Carlton Co., (Spartanburg, SC) in the

amount of $33,750.00.



The stump grinder will be used by the Urban Forestry and Beautification

Division, of the Public Services Department, for grinding stumps on City

right-of-ways and other City properties. This is new equipment approved in the

FY12 Budget. (Please see Stump Grinder Justification report attached below.)









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

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

Georgia Procurement Registry. Four bids were received on December 14, 2011.

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



Vendor Manufacturer/Make/Model Unit Price

J. P. Carlton Co. (Spartanburg, SC) J. P. Carlton, Model 7500 $33,750.00

Mason Tractor Company (McDonough, GA) 2011 Bandit / 3200TOW $34,706.90

R.Z. Zimmerman, Inc. (Marietta, GA) 2011 Carlton 7500 $35,900.00

Vermeer Southeast (Marietta, GA) Vermeer SC802 $36,705.00



This item is not available on Georgia Statewide Contract.



Funds are budgeted in the FY12 Budget: Paving Fund ? Public Services ?

Right-of-Way Maintenance ? Rolling Stock; 0203 ? 260 ? 3120 ? ROWM ? 7726.



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(C) ? TON CREW CAB, 4X4 PICKUP TRUCKS (RE-BID) ? RFB 12-0023



It is requested that Council authorize the purchase of three (3) 2012 Ford

F-150 XL, ?-Ton Crew Cab, 4x4 Pickup Trucks, from Rivertown Ford, (Columbus,

GA) in the amount of $75,246.00 ($25,082.00 per unit).



Two new vehicles, approved in the FY12 Budget, will be used by the Sheriff?s

Office as administrative vehicles.



The third vehicle is a replacement unit, approved in the FY12 Budget, to be

used by the Street Maintenance Division, of the Public Services Department. A

supervisor, in the Division, will use the vehicle while performing daily

duties, such as inspecting job sites.



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

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

Georgia Procurement Registry. Twelve bids were received on December 14, 2011.

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

Vendor Manufacturer/Make/Model Unit Price Total Bid

(3 Units)

Rivertown Ford (Columbus, GA) 2012 Ford F-150 XL $25,082.00 $75,246.00

Mall of Georgia Ford (Buford, GA) 2012 Ford F-150 W1E $25,120.00 $75,360.00

Carl Black Buick Chevrolet GMC (Kennesaw, GA) 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 CK10543

4WD Crew Cab $25,199.00 $75,597.00

All-Pro Auto Group (LaGrange, GA) 2012 Chevrolet Silverado

Crew Cab 4x4 $25,241.70 $75,725.10

Brooker Ford Lincoln Mercury (Dalton, GA) 2012 Ford F-150 Crew Cab XL $25,279.00

$75,837.00

Team Chevrolet of Northpoint (Alpharetta, GA) 2012 Chevrolet Silverado CK10543 $25,309.00

$75,927.00

Sledge Chevrolet (Manchester, GA) Chevrolet 1500 Crew Cab CK10543 $25,341.00 $76,023.00

Allan Vigil Ford (Morrow, GA) Ford F-150 Supercrew $25,394.00 $76,182.00

Team Ford of Marietta (Alpharetta, GA) Ford F-150 (W1E) $25,807.00 $77,421.00

Hardy Chevrolet Pontiac Buick Inc. (Dallas, GA) 2012 Chevrolet Silverado CK10543 $26,367.00

$79,101.00

Prater Ford, Inc. (Calhoun, GA) Ford F-150 Super Crew XL $26,944.00 $80,832.00

Stokes-Brown Toyota of Hilton Head (Bluffton, SC) 2012 Toyota Tundra Crew Max (8359)

$31,211.00 $93,633.00



The Georgia Statewide Contract price for this vehicle is $26,412.00.



Funds are budgeted in the FY12 Budget: (Sheriff?s Office ? Qty of 2)

LOST-Public Safety Fund ? Sheriff ? Public Safety-LOST ? Light Trucks; 0102 ?

550 ? 9900 ? LOST ? 7722. (Public Services ? Qty of 1) Paving Fund ? Public

Services ? Street Improvements ? Light Trucks; 0203 ? 260 ? 2100 ? STRT ? 7722.



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(D) ADDITIONAL PURCHASE ? ? TON CREW CAB, 4X4 PICKUP TRUCKS (RE-BID) ? RFB

12-0023



It is requested that Council authorize the additional purchase of two (2) 2012

Ford F-150 XL, ?-Ton Crew Cab, 4x4 Pickup Trucks, from Rivertown Ford,

(Columbus, GA) in the amount of $50,164.00 ($25,082.00 per unit), pending

Council approval of Agenda Item C (above).



The two vehicles will be used by the Sheriff?s Office as administrative

vehicles. These are new vehicles. One vehicle was approved in the FY12

Budget. The second vehicle will be purchased as a substitution for a mid-size

sedan approved in the FY12 Budget.



Rivertown Ford is the apparent successful vendor (pending Council approval of

Agenda Item C above) for RFB 12-0023 ?-Ton Crew Cab, 4x4 Pickup Trucks. The

vendor has agreed to provide the two (2) additional trucks for the awarded bid

price of $25,082.00 each, for a total amount of $50,164.00.



Funds are budgeted in the FY12 Budget: LOST-Public Safety Fund ? Sheriff ?

Public Safety-LOST ? Light Trucks; 0102 ? 550 ? 9900 ? LOST ? 7722.



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EMERGENCY PURCHASE ? INFORMATION ONLY



CHEROKEE RETAINING WALL FAILURE:



In early January 2012, a retaining wall collapsed on Cherokee Avenue. On

January 10th, Council was made aware of the emergency and notified of the

intent to proceed with repairs under an emergency basis.



On January 13th, the Engineering Department received quotes from the following

vendors:

KAM, Inc. (Columbus, GA) $ 71,000.00

Southeastern Site Development (Newnan, GA) 118,295.00

Robinson Paving (Columbus, GA) 119,888.00

Cline Service Corporation (Columbus, GA) 216,925.00



The vendor will replace the collapsed section of the concrete channel wall

located along Weracoba Creek, and adjacent to Cherokee Avenue, with a new

gabion wall section. The low bidder expects to complete the work within

approximately fifteen days. The City Manager approved the emergency repair on

January 17, 2012.



Funds in the amount of $75,000.00 (to cover the quoted amount, plus

contingencies) are available in the FY12 Budget: Special Project/Capital

Project Fund ? Capital Projects ? Sewer Fund Supported Capital Projects ?

General Construction- Cherokee Retaining Wall; 0508 ? 660 ? 2000 ? CPSF - 7661

? 20757 - 20120.



?ITEM A?

A RESOLUTION



NO._____



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF AN ELECTRONIC KEY MANAGEMENT

SYSTEM FROM KEYTRAK, INC., (COLLEGE STATION, TX), IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,751.00,

FOR THE MUSCOGEE COUNTY JAIL.



WHEREAS, the purchase will be accomplished via Federal GSA Schedule 84,

Contract #GS-07F-9926H, awarded to KeyTrak; and,



WHEREAS, the key management system will provide a mechanism to manage the

possession and usage of mechanical keys at the Jail. The system will

automatically produce a verifiable audit trail the moment a key is removed from

its designated location; and,



WHEREAS, the vendor will install and provide training on the system. The cost

includes one year of Software Telephone Support 24/7/365 and one year hardware

support on-site.



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



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase an Electronic

Key Management System from KeyTrak, Inc., (College Station, TX), in the amount

of $29,751.00, for the Muscogee County Jail. Funds are budgeted in the FY12

Budget: Special Project/Capital Project Fund ? Capital Project ? General Fund

Supported Capital Projects ? Computer Equipment ? State Criminal Alien

Assistance Program; 0508-660-1000-CPGF-7751-22180 -20010.

____________



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

the _________ day of ____________, 2012 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 __________.





________________________________ _____________________________

Sandra T. Davis, Deputy Clerk of Council Teresa Pike Tomlinson, Mayor









?ITEM B?

A RESOLUTION



NO._____



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) J. P. CARLTON, MODEL

7500, STUMP GRINDER, FROM J. P. CARLTON CO., (SPARTANBURG, SC) IN THE AMOUNT OF

$33,750.00.



WHEREAS, the stump grinder will be used by the Urban Forestry and

Beautification Division, of the Public Services Department, for grinding stumps

on City right-of-ways and other City properties.



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



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase one (1) J. P.

Carlton, Model 7500, stump grinder, from J. P. Carlton Co., (Spartanburg, SC)

in the amount of $33,750.00. Funds are budgeted in the FY12 Budget: Paving

Fund ? Public Services ? Right-of-Way Maintenance ? Rolling Stock; 0203 ? 260 ?

3120 ? ROWM ? 7726.

_____________



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

the _________ day of ____________, 2012 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 __________.





________________________________ _____________________________

Sandra T. Davis, Deputy Clerk of Council Teresa Pike Tomlinson, Mayor





?ITEM C?





A RESOLUTION



NO._____



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF THREE (3) 2012 FORD F-150 XL,

?-TON CREW CAB, 4x4 PICKUP TRUCKS, FROM RIVERTOWN FORD, (COLUMBUS, GA) IN THE

AMOUNT OF $75,246.00 ($25,082.00 PER UNIT).



WHEREAS, two vehicles will be used by the Sheriff?s Office as administrative

vehicles; these are new vehicles. The third vehicle will be used by the Street

Improvements Division of the Public Services Department; this is a replacement

vehicle.



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



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase three (3) 2012

Ford F-150 XL, ?-Ton Crew Cab, 4x4 Pickup Trucks, from Rivertown Ford,

(Columbus, GA) in the amount of $75,246.00 ($25,082.00 per unit). Funds are

budgeted in the FY12 Budget: (Sheriff?s Office ? Qty of 2) LOST-Public Safety

Fund ? Sheriff ? Public Safety-LOST ? Light Trucks; 0102 ? 550 ? 9900 ? LOST ?

7722. (Public Services ? Qty of 1) Paving Fund ? Public Services ? Street

Improvements ? Light Trucks; 0203 ? 260 ? 2100 ? STRT ? 7722.

____________



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

the _________ day of ____________, 2012 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 __________.





________________________________ _____________________________

Sandra T. Davis, Deputy Clerk of Council Teresa Pike Tomlinson, Mayor



?ITEM D?





A RESOLUTION



NO._____



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) ADDITIONAL 2012 FORD

F-150 XL, ?-TON CREW CAB, 4X4 PICKUP TRUCKS, FROM RIVERTOWN FORD, (COLUMBUS,

GA) IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,164.00.



WHEREAS, the vehicles will be used by the Sheriff?s Office as administrative

vehicles; and,



WHEREAS, Rivertown Ford was the awarded vendor for RFB 12-0023 ?-Ton Crew Cab,

4x4 Pickup Trucks, and has agreed to provide the two (2) additional vehicles

for the awarded bid price of $25,082.00 each, for a total amount of $50,164.00.



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



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase two (2) additional 2012

Ford F-150 XL, ?-Ton Crew Cab, 4x4 Pickup Trucks, from Rivertown Ford,

(Columbus, GA) in the amount of $50,16400. Funds are budgeted in the FY12

Budget: LOST-Public Safety Fund ? Sheriff ? Public Safety-LOST ? Light Trucks;

0102 ? 550 ? 9900 ? LOST ? 7722.

______________



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

the _________ day of ____________, 2012 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 __________.





________________________________ _____________________________

Sandra T. Davis, Deputy Clerk of Council Teresa Pike Tomlinson, Mayor



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