Columbus, Georgia

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Columbus, Georgia, 31902-1340
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Council Members

Agenda Item # 4





Columbus Consolidated Government

Council Meeting



January 30, 2007





Agenda Report # 84





TO: Mayor and Councilors



SUBJECT: Purchase Authorizations



INITIATED BY: Finance Department



(A) CAB & CHASSIS (RE-BID) - RFB NO. 07-0036



It is requested that Council authorize the purchase of one (1) cab & chassis

from Adams Equipment (White Plains, GA), in the amount of $64,445.00.



A sewer cleaning machine body was purchased in October (Resolution No. 437,

dated 10-3-06) and will be mounted on the cab and chassis. This truck is a

replacement unit that will be used by the Sewer Division, of the Public

Services Department, to clean and maintain the City?s storm sewer system for

flood control.



Specifications were posted on the City?s website; bid responses were received

on December 20, 2006 from three bidders. This bid has been advertised, opened

and reviewed. The bidders were:



Vendors Unit Cost

Adams Equipment (White Plains, GA) $ 64,445.00

Four Star Freightliner (Montgomery, AL) $ 65,995.00

Beck Motor Company (Albany, GA) $ 66,327.00



Funds are budgeted in the FY07 Budget: Sewer Fund - Public Services - Sewer

Maintenance - Heavy Trucks; 0202-260-3210-SWRM-7723.



(B) BUS WASH SYSTEM ? RFB NO. 07-0026



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

removal of an existing bus wash system at METRA, and the purchase and

installation of a new bus wash system from N/S Corporation in the amount of

$74,090.00.



N/S Corporation will remove an existing T-2000 system at METRA Transit, and

provide and install a new drive-thru bus wash system. The system shall include

an extended scrubber curtain and a duplex traffic signal.



Twenty-five bid invitations were mailed; three bid responses were received on

January 3, 2007. This bid has been advertised, opened and reviewed. The

bidders were:



Description N/S Corporation

(Inglewood, CA) Interclean Equipment

(Ypsilanti, MI) Ross & White

(Cary, IL)

Remove old system and provide & install new bus wash system $66,390.00

$106,278.10 $134,714.00

Option 1: Extended scrubber curtain 6,020.00 6,600.00 Included

Option 2: Duplex traffic signal 1,680.00 700.00 Included

Total Bid Amount $74,090.00 $113,578.10 $134,714.00



Funds are budgeted in the FY07 Budget: Transportation Fund ? FTA, Capital

Expenditures over $5000; 0751-610-2400-MFTA-7761 (City 10%; State 10%; Federal

80%).



* * * * * *



(C) CHANGE ORDER FOR EMERGENCY REHABILITATION OF CHEROKEE AVENUE STORM DRAIN ?

PHASE ONE



It is requested that Council authorize the execution of change order two for

storm drainpipe rehabilitation at Cherokee Avenue, with Insituform

Technologies, Inc. (Chesterfield, MO), in an amount not to exceed $110,000.00.



On June 6, 2006, Council approved Resolution No. 227-06 for an emergency

contract with Insituform Technologies for rehabilitation of storm drains along

Cherokee Avenue, Atterbury Drive and Hitchitee Street.



Change Order 2 includes additional pipe repairs required for Atterbury Drive

and Cherokee Avenue:



Original contract amount $734,958.00

Change Order 1 132,458.00

Change Order 2 (not to exceed amount) 110,000.00

New contract amount $977,416.00





Funding is available in the FY07 Budget: 2003A Lease Revenue Bonds - Storm

Water Enhancements; 0554-200-2439-CBA-6561-40235-20030



* * * * * *



(D) BODY ARMOR



It is requested that Council approve the purchase of body armor from GT

Distributors, Inc., via Georgia Statewide Contract, SWC-40733, on an ?as needed

basis?. The Police, Sheriff and Marshal Department will wear the body armor

for protection. Other Public Safety Departments may also purchase the body

armor.



After receiving unsatisfactory bids for the annual contract for Body Armor, a

comparison was made with the State contract. It was determined that purchasing

via Georgia Statewide Contract would be more advantageous to the City due to

the quality of body armor offered and cost savings.



Georgia Statewide contracts are approved for use by local governments, and meet

the requirements of the City?s Procurement Ordinance.



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

Safety Departments - Operating Materials; 6728.



* * * * * *



(E) QUALITY GROWTH GRANT REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENT



It is requested that Council approve the reimbursement payment for the Quality

Growth pass-through grant to MidTown, Inc., in the amount of $17,000.00. The

resolution that authorized the Quality Growth Grant (Resolution #597-02) did

not authorize the payment of pass-through grant funds to the sub-recipient, who

was financially responsible for the implementation of this grant project.



The City of Columbus applied for the Quality Growth Grant on behalf of a

collaborative consisting of: the City, the Historic Columbus Foundation, the

Community Foundation, Lower Chattahoochee RDC, and other partners. The

collaborative created the Steering Committee for the MidTown Project, which

subsequently became incorporated as MidTown, Inc. The purpose of the grant was

to provide financial assistance for the cost of developing a comprehensive

25-year plan for the MidTown community. This cost ultimately became the

responsibility of MidTown, Inc., and therefore, the reimbursement must be

passed through to MidTown, Inc., as the sub-recipient.



Funds are budgeted in the FY07 Budget: Multi-Government Project Funds ?

Finance ? DCA Local Assistance Grants ? Aid to Other Agencies;

0216-200-4111-DCA-9307.



* * * * * *



(F) MOBILE DATA TERMINAL (MDT) SERVER MAINTENANCE SUPPORT



It is requested that Council authorize payment to Motorola (Schaumburg, IL) in

the amount of $57,077.19 for Mobile Data Terminal (MDT) hardware maintenance.

The maintenance provides hardware support and repair for MW520 and MW800 MDTs

for the annual period beginning February 1, 2007 through January 31, 2008. The

MDTs are installed in patrol, fire and service vehicles on a 24/7/365

schedule. The units are deployed throughout CCG in the Police Department,

Sheriff?s Office, Fire Department & Emergency Medical Services, Marshal?s

Office and Inspections & Codes.



All of the equipment is manufactured by Motorola and is proprietary in nature.

Therefore, this is an Only Known Source, per Section 3-114 of the Procurement

Ordinance.



Funds are budgeted in the FY07 Budget: Information Technology ? Computer

Equipment Maintenance; 0101-210-1000-ISS-6511.



* * * * * *



(G) BALL FIELD GROOMERS - RFB NO. 07-0039



It is requested that Council authorize the purchase of two (2) ball field

groomers from Kilpatrick Turf (Buford, GA), in the amount of $22,686.66.



The ball field groomers are replacement units that will be used by the Parks

and Recreation Department for field maintenance of all the baseball and

softball fields throughout the City.



Specifications were posted on the City?s website; bid responses were received

on January 3, 2007 from three bidders. This bid has been advertised, opened

and reviewed. The bidders were:



Vendors (2 units)

Unit Cost Total Cost

Kilpatrick Turf (Buford, GA) $ 11,343.33

$ 22,686.66

Georgia Turf & Tractor (Alpharetta, GA) $ 13,201.00 $ 26,402.00

Jerry Pate Turf & Irrigation (Atlanta, GA) $ 13,490.58 $ 26,981.16



Funds are budgeted in the FY07 Budget: General Fund ?Parks and Recreation ?

Parks Services ? Heavy Trucks; 0101-270-2100-PSRV-7723.



* * * * * * * * * *



(H) DUMP TRUCK RENTAL SERVICES FOR PUBLIC SERVICES



It is requested that Council approve payment to Yancey Brothers, in an amount

not to exceed $100,000, for weekly dump truck rental services.



As a result of a corrective action directive from EPA, Public Services must

rent a dump truck to move dirt to cover the landfill. The corrective action is

required to be performed as expeditiously as possible. Consequently, in August

2006, Public Services requested quotes from vendors to provide weekly dump

truck rental service. Quotes were received from the following vendors:



Volvo Rents $2,000 Per week

Yancey Brothers $2,850 Per week

Rental Service Co. No Quote



On the first day of service from Volvo Rents, the low quoted vendor, the truck

broke down and could not be replaced for a number of weeks. Therefore, the

department began utilizing the next lowest quoted vendor, Yancey Brothers. The

vendor was to have billed weekly since it was unknown how long the services

would be required. The vendor began billing monthly and the department has

been working with the vendor to obtain the billing on a weekly basis. It has

taken to this date to get the vendor to bill on a weekly basis. However, in

the interim, invoices have accumulated totaling $59,850.00. It is estimated

that the truck will be needed for approximately 4 more weeks and the total cost

should not exceed $100,000.



Funds available in the FY07 Budget: Integrated Waste Management Fund ? Public

Services ? Pine Grove Landfill ? Equipment Rental/Lease;

0207-260-3560-PGRO-6543.



* * * * * * * * *



(I) DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN OF EXHIBITS FOR THE ?MA RAINEY?

HOUSE



It is requested that Council approve the contract with ArtSouth Studio/Fred C.

Fussell to develop and design exhibits for the ?Ma Rainey? House, in an amount

not to exceed $30,835.85.



The Friends of Ma Rainey commissioned ArtSouth Studio/Fred C. Fussell to

develop and design exhibits for the ?Ma Rainey? House based on the vendor?s

knowledge and expertise developing historic exhibits.



Per Resolution #85-04, the City of Columbus applied for the Federal Save

America?s Treasure Grant in the amount of $149,000.00 to rehabilitate ?The

Mother Of the Blues? Ma Rainey House. Matching funds in the amount of $151,000

was designated for the project from the 1999 SPLOST. The funds for this

service will be the remaining match amount for the project.



Funds are budgeted in the FY07 Budget: 1999 SPLOST Fund ? Liberty District ?

Engineering/Architect Services ? Liberty District Redevelopment;

0540-695-2134-TXLD-6338-50604-20030.







?ITEM A?



A RESOLUTION



NO.___________



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) CAB & CHASSIS FROM

ADAMS EQUIPMENT (WHITE PLAINS, GA), IN THE AMOUNT OF $64,445.00.



WHEREAS, a sewer cleaning machine body was purchased in October

(Resolution No. 437, dated 10-3-06) and will be mounted on the cab and

chassis. This truck is a replacement unit that will be used by the Sewer

Division, of the Public Services Department, to clean and maintain the City?s

storm sewer system for flood control.



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

FOLLOWS:



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase one (1) cab &

chassis from Adams Equipment (White Plains, GA), in the amount of $64,445.00.

Funds are budgeted in the FY07 Budget: Sewer Fund - Public Services - Sewer

Maintenance - Heavy Trucks; 0202-260-3210-SWRM-7723.

______________________________



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

held the _________ day of _________________, 2007 and adopted at said meeting

by the affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Anthony voting __________.

Councilor Baker voting __________.

Councilor Barnes voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting .

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Hunter voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.





_______________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor

?ITEM B?



A RESOLUTION



NO.___________





A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR THE REMOVAL OF

AN EXISTING BUS WASH SYSTEM AT METRA, AND THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A

NEW BUS WASH SYSTEM FROM N/S CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $74,090.00.



WHEREAS, N/S Corporation will remove an existing T-2000 system at METRA

Transit, and provide and install a new drive-thru bus wash system. The system

shall include an extended scrubber curtain and a duplex traffic signal.



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

FOLLOWS:



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

the removal of an existing bus wash system at METRA, and the purchase and

installation of a new bus wash system from N/S Corporation in the amount of

$74,090.00. Funds are budgeted in the FY07 Budget: Transportation Fund ? FTA,

Capital Expenditures over $5000; 0751-610-2400-MFTA-7761 (City 10%; State 10%;

Federal 80%).



______________________________





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

held the _________ day of _________________, 2007 and adopted at said meeting

by the affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Anthony voting __________.

Councilor Baker voting __________.

Councilor Barnes voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting .

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Hunter voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.







_______________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor



?ITEM C?

A RESOLUTION



NO.___________



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CHANGE ORDER TWO FOR STORM

DRAINPIPE REHABILITATION AT CHEROKEE AVENUE, WITH INSITUFORM TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

(CHESTERFIELD, MO), IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $110,000.00.



WHEREAS, on June 6, 2006, Council approved Resolution No. 227-06 for an

emergency contract with Insituform Technologies for rehabilitation of storm

drains along Cherokee Avenue, Atterbury Drive and Hitchitee Street; and



WHEREAS, Change Order 2 includes additional pipe repairs required for Atterbury

Drive and Cherokee Avenue:



Original contract amount $734,958.00

Change Order 1 132,458.00

Change Order 2 (not to exceed amount) 110,000.00

New contract amount $977,416.00



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

FOLLOWS:



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute change order two

for storm drainpipe rehabilitation at Cherokee Avenue, with Insituform

Technologies, Inc. (Chesterfield, MO), in an amount not to exceed $110,000.00.

Funding is available in the FY07 Budget: 2003A Lease Revenue Bonds - Storm

Water Enhancements; 0554-200-2439-CBA-6561-40235-20030.

______________________________



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

held the _________ day of _________________, 2007 and adopted at said meeting

by the affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Anthony voting __________.

Councilor Baker voting __________.

Councilor Barnes voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting .

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Hunter voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.







_______________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor



?ITEM D?

A RESOLUTION



NO.______



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF BODY ARMOR FROM GT DISTRIBUTORS, INC.,

VIA THE GEORGIA STATEWIDE CONTRACT SWC-40733 ON AN ?AS NEEDED BASIS?.



WHEREAS, after receiving unsatisfactory bids for the annual contract

for Body Armor, a comparison was made with the State contract. It was

determined that purchasing via Georgia Statewide Contract would be more

advantageous to the City due to the quality of body armor offered and cost

savings; and,



WHEREAS, Georgia Statewide contracts are approved for use by local

governments, and meet the requirements of the City?s procurement ordinance.



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



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase Body Armor from

GT Distributors, Inc., via the Georgia Statewide Contract SWC-40733 on an ?as

needed basis? not to exceed $25,000. Funds are budgeted each fiscal year for

this on-going expense: Various Public Safety Departments - Operating Materials;

6728.

_________________________________________



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

_________ day of ____________, 2007 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Anthony voting __________.

Councilor Baker voting __________.

Councilor Barnes voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting .

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Hunter voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.







_______________________________ ____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor

?ITEM E?

A RESOLUTION



NO.___________





A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENT FOR THE QUALITY GROWTH

PASS-THROUGH GRANT TO MIDTOWN, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $17,000.00.



WHEREAS, the resolution that authorized the Quality Growth Grant

(Resolution #597-02) did not authorize the payment of pass-through grant funds

to the sub-recipient, who was financially responsible for the implementation of

this grant project; and,



WHEREAS, the City of Columbus applied for the Quality Growth Grant on

behalf of a collaborative consisting of the City, the Historic Columbus

Foundation, the Community Foundation, Lower Chattahoochee RDC, and other

partners. The collaborative created the Steering Committee for the MidTown

Project, which subsequently became incorporated as MidTown, Inc. The Purpose

of the grant was to provide financial assistance for the cost of developing a

comprehensive 25-year plan for the MidTown community. This cost ultimately

became the responsibility of MidTown, Inc., and therefore, the reimbursement

must be passed through to MidTown, Inc., as the sub-recipient.



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

FOLLOWS:



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to render reimbursement

payment for the Quality Growth pass-through grant to MidTown, Inc., in the

amount of $17,000.00. Funds are budgeted in the FY07 Budget:

Multi-Government Project Funds ? Finance ? DCA Local Assistance Grants ? Aid to

Other Agencies; 0216-200-4111-DCA-9307.

______________________________



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

held the _________ day of _________________, 2007 and adopted at said meeting

by the affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Anthony voting __________.

Councilor Baker voting __________.

Councilor Barnes voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting .

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Hunter voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.





_______________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor

?ITEM F?



A RESOLUTION



NO.___________



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO MOTOROLA (SCHAUMBURG, IL) IN THE

AMOUNT OF $57,077.19 FOR MOBILE DATA TERMINAL HARDWARE MAINTENANCE.



WHEREAS, the maintenance provides hardware support and repair for MW520

and MW800 MDTs for the annual period beginning February 1, 2007 through January

31, 2008. The MDTs are installed in patrol, fire and service vehicles on a

24/7/365 schedule. The units are deployed throughout CCG in the Police

Department, Sheriff?s Office, Fire Department & Emergency Medical Services,

Marshal?s Office and Inspections & Codes; and,



WHEREAS, all of the equipment is manufactured by Motorola and is

proprietary in nature. Therefore, this is an Only Known Source, per Section

3-114 of the Procurement Ordinance.



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

FOLLOWS:



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to make payment to Motorola

(Schaumburg, IL) in the amount of $57,077.19 for Mobile Data Terminal (MDT)

hardware maintenance. Funds are budgeted in the FY07 Budget: Information

Technology ? Computer Equipment Maintenance; 0101-210-1000-ISS-6511.

______________________________



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

held the _________ day of _________________, 2007 and adopted at said meeting

by the affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Anthony voting __________.

Councilor Baker voting __________.

Councilor Barnes voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting .

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Hunter voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.





_______________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor

?ITEM G?



A RESOLUTION



NO.___________



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) BALL FIELD GROOMERS

FROM KILPATRICK TURF (BUFORD, GA), IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,686.66.



WHEREAS, the ball field groomers are replacement units that will be

used by the Parks and Recreation Department for field maintenance of all the

baseball and softball fields throughout the City.



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

FOLLOWS:



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

field groomers from Kilpatrick Turf (Buford, GA), in the amount of $22,686.66.

Funds are budgeted in the FY07 Budget: General Fund ?Parks and Recreation ?

Parks Services ? Heavy Trucks; 0101-270-2100-PSRV-7723.

______________________________



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

held the _________ day of _________________, 2007 and adopted at said meeting

by the affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Anthony voting __________.

Councilor Baker voting __________.

Councilor Barnes voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting .

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Hunter voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.





_______________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor



?ITEM H?

A RESOLUTION



NO.___________



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO YANCEY BROTHERS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT

TO EXCEED $100,000, FOR WEEKLY DUMP TRUCK RENTAL SERVICES.



WHEREAS, as a result of a corrective action directive from EPA, Public

Services must rent a dump truck to move dirt to cover the landfill; and,



WHEREAS, the corrective action is required to be performed as expeditiously as

possible. Consequently, in August 2006, Public Services requested quotes from

vendors to provide weekly dump truck rental service; and,



WHEREAS, due to the incorrect billing setup with the lowest, responsible,

responsive vendor, invoices have accumulated totaling $59,850.00 . It is

estimated that the truck will be needed for approximately 4 more weeks, and the

total cost should not exceed $100,000.



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

FOLLOWS:



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to render payment to Yancey

Brothers, in an amount not to exceed $100,000, for weekly dump truck rental

services. Funds available in the FY07 Budget: Integrated Waste Management

Fund ? Public Services ? Pine Grove Landfill ? Equipment Rental/Lease;

0207-260-3560-PGRO-6543.

______________________________



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

held the _________ day of _________________, 2007 and adopted at said meeting

by the affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Anthony voting __________.

Councilor Baker voting __________.

Councilor Barnes voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting .

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Hunter voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.



_______________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor



?ITEM I?



A RESOLUTION



NO.___________



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT WITH ARTSOUTH STUDIO/FRED C. FUSSELL

TO DEVELOP AND DESIGN EXHIBITS FOR THE ?MA RAINEY? HOUSE, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO

EXCEED $30,835.85.



WHEREAS, The Friends of Ma Rainey commissioned ArtSouth Studio/Fred C.

Fussell to develop and design exhibits for the ?Ma Rainey? House based on the

vendor?s knowledge and expertise developing historic exhibits; and,



WHEREAS, Per Resolution #85-04, the City of Columbus applied for the Federal

Save America?s Treasure Grant in the amount of $149,000.00 to rehabilitate ?The

Mother Of the Blues? Ma Rainey House. Matching funds in the amount of $151,000

was designated for the project from the 1999 SPLOST. The funds for this

service will be the remaining match amount for the project.



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

FOLLOWS:



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to contract with Artsouth

Studio/Fred C. Fussell to develop and design exhibits for the ?Ma Rainey?

House, in an amount not to exceed $30,835.85. Funds are budgeted in the FY07

Budget: 1999 SPLOST Fund ? Liberty District ? Engineering/Architect Services ?

Liberty District Redevelopment; 0540-695-2134-TXLD-6338-50604-20030.

______________________________



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

held the _________ day of _________________, 2007 and adopted at said meeting

by the affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Anthony voting __________.

Councilor Baker voting __________.

Councilor Barnes voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting .

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Hunter voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.







_______________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor

DATE: January 30, 2007



TO: Mayor and Councilors



FROM: Pamela Hodge, Interim Director of Finance



SUBJECT: Advertised Bids





January 31, 2007

1. Bucket Truck ? RFB No. 07-0022

Scope of Bid

The City is using an online Reverse Auction bidding process via AMT (Asset

Management Technologies) for the purchase of one fifty-five foot bucket truck.

The online reverse auction bid event will take place at 1:00 PM on Wednesday,

January 31, 2007 in the computer lab of The Learning Center; located on the 2nd

Floor of the East Wing at Government Center.



February 7, 2007

1. Asphalt Rubber & Sealant (Annual Contract) ? RFB No. 07-0045

Scope of Bid

Provide material for sealing cracks when repairing streets, parking lots and

highways, on an ?as needed? basis, to the Columbus Consolidated Government (the

City) to be utilized by Public Services Department. The contract term will be

for two years, with the option to renew for three additional twelve-month

periods.



February 9, 2007

1. 35? Low Floor Buses (Annual Contract) ? RFB No. 07-0038

Scope of Bid

Provide 35? Low Floor Buses to METRA on an ?as needed basis?. The City

anticipates purchasing approximately 12 buses during fiscal year 2007 through

fiscal year 2012. The contract term shall be for one year with the option to

renew for five (5) additional twelve-month periods. The renewal will be based

solely upon the mutual agreement of both parties, the Columbus Consolidated

Government and the Contractor.



February 14, 2007

1. Pre-Qualification for Cured-In-Place Rehabilitation of the Storm System

Located throughout Columbus, GA ? RFQ No. 07-0001

Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) requests vendors to apply for

pre-qualification for Rehabilitation of Storm System. The project includes the

installation of cured in-place pipe for Phase I rehabilitation of approximately

20,000 feet of (material) storm sewer pipe, ranging in size from 10-inches to

84-inches in diameter, located throughout Columbus. Contractors who are deemed

per-qualified in this RFQ process will be requested to submit bids in the

future for installation of cured-in-place pipe for rehabilitation of other

portions of the storm sewer system. The amount of future (Phase II and beyond)

cured in-place pipe installation is approximately 100,000 feet ranging in size

from 10-inches to 84-inches in diameter. The length, diameter, and scope of

CIPP rehabilitation per contract will be at the discretion of the City.

Minimally, the City desires to qualify three (3) contractors.

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