Columbus, Georgia

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Council Members

Agenda Item #9



Columbus Consolidated Government

Council Meeting



December 16, 2008



Agenda Report #352



TO: Mayor and Councilors



SUBJECT: Purchase Authorizations



INITIATED BY: Finance Department

______________________________________________________________________________



(A) CHANGE ORDER 2 FOR COLUMBUS SKATE PARK



It is requested that Council authorize Change Order 2 with California Skate

Park, Inc., in the amount of $155,000.00. Per Resolution No. 257-07, Council

authorized the execution of a contract with California Skate Parks, Inc., for

the design and build of the skate park.



Change Order 2 is needed for the installation of sports field lighting,

restrooms, shelter, and other amenities.



Original contract amount $ 700,000.00

Change Order 1 (per City Manager?s 10% approval) 70,000.00

Change Order 2 155,000.00

New contract amount $ 925,000.00



Funding is available in the FY09 Budget: Columbus Building Authority Lease

Revenue Bonds - Professional Services - Skateboard Park Super Center;

0554-200-2443-CBA-6311-40222-20030.



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(B) 16? UTILITY TRAILERS ? RFB NO. 08-0068



It is requested that Council approve the purchase of eight (8) 16? utility

trailers from Trailer World Acquisition Company, (Ozark, AL) for the total

purchase amount of $15,256.00.



The trailers are additional units that will be used by the Right-of-Way and

Landscape & Forestry Divisions of the Public Services Department; and the Parks

Services Division of the Parks and Recreation Department. The trailers will be

used to transport various landscaping equipment to areas throughout Muscogee

County.



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

on June 18, 2008 from eleven bidders. This bid has been advertised, opened and

reviewed. The bidders were:



Vendors

Unit Cost (8 units)

Total Cost

Trailer World Acquisition Co. (Ozark, AL) $ 1,907.00 $

15,256.00

Larry's Trailer Sales (Columbus, GA) 1 $ 1,749.00 $

13,992.00

Air Tight (West Palm Beach, FL) $ 1,978.00 $ 15,824.00

McLendon Trailers (Phenix City, AL) $ 1,985.00 $ 15,880.00

Dudley's Outdoor (LaGrange, GA) $ 2,079.00 $ 16,632.00

All Pro Trailers (Starke, FL) 2 $ 2,396.00 $ 19,168.00

Central Georgia Equipment (Byron, GA) 3 $ 2,680.00 $

21,440.00

Verde, Inc. (Lake Wales, FL) $ 2,998.00 $ 23,984.00

Stephan Green Trailers (Farmingdale, NJ) $ 2,999.00 $

23,992.00

Hertz (Park Ridge, NJ) $ 4,403.82 $ 35,230.56

Holden Industries (Southwest City, MO) 4 $ 4,720.00 $

37,760.00



1 Larry?s Trailer Sales failed to include the required product literature.

Therefore, the vendor?s bid was deemed incomplete. The vendor has been

notified in writing.



2 All Pro Trailers failed to include the required product literature and

warranty. Therefore, the vendor?s bid was deemed incomplete. The vendor has

been notified in writing.



3 Central Georgia Equipment failed to include the required product warranty.

Therefore, the vendor?s bid was deemed incomplete. The vendor has been

notified in writing.



4 Holden Industries failed to include the required warranty. Therefore, the

vendor?s bid was deemed incomplete. The vendor has been notified in writing.



Funds in the amount of $5,721.00 are pending carryover into FY09: General Fund

? Parks & Recreation - Parks Services ? Rolling Stock;

0101-270-2100-PSRV-7726. Funds in the amount of $3,814.00 were approved in the

FY09 Budget: Paving Fund ? Public Services ? Landscape & Forestry ? Operating

Materials; 0203-260-2800-LAND-6728. Funds in the amount of $5,721.00 were

approved in the FY09 Budget: Paving Fund ? Public Services ? Right-of-Way

Maintenance ? Capital Expenditures Under $5,000; 0203-260-3120-ROWM-7763.



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(C) 25-YARD REFUSE COLLECTION BODIES - RFB NO. 09-0013



It is requested that Council authorize the purchase of two (2) 25-yard refuse

collection bodies from Consolidated Disposal Systems (Smyrna, GA) in the amount

of $110,892.00.



The refuse collection bodies will be mounted on a previously purchased cab and

chassis. The refuse collection trucks are replacement units that will be used

by the Solid Waste Collection Division, of the Public Services Department, for

curbside pick up of household garbage.



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

on November 19, 2008 from four bidders. This bid has been advertised, opened

and reviewed. The bidders were:



Vendor Unit Price Total Price

(2 Units)

Consolidated Disposal System (Smyrna GA) $ 55,446.00 $ 110,892.00

EnviroWaste Equipment (Mableton GA) $ 59,727.00 $ 119,454.00

Cherokee Truck Equipment (Mableton GA) $ 64,386.00 $ 128,772.00

Kann Manufacturing Corp. (Guttenbert IA) $ 67,930.00 $ 135,860.00



Funds are budgeted in the FY09 Budget: Integrated Waste Management Fund ?

Public Services ? Solid Waste Collection ? Heavy Trucks;

0207-260-3510-GARB-7723.



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(D) EMERGENCY CONSTRUCTION SERVICES



It is requested that Council approve payment to Alexander Contracting Company,

Inc., in the amount of $10,332.94 for emergency construction services performed

at 12th Street and Broadway.



During the week of October 26, 2008 a cave-in occurred in the median at 12th

Street and Broadway. Due to the number of events scheduled during the week,

the work needed to be expedited to ensure the safety of citizens. Alexander

Contracting was the original contractor for the Streetscapes project,

therefore, in order for the warranties to remain in place the contractor was

contacted to repair the cave-in.



Funds are available in the FY09 Budget: 1999 Sales Tax Project Fund ? 1999

SPLOST ? 99 SPLOST Parks & Greenspace ? Engineering/Architect Services ?

Parks/Greenspace Improvements; 0540 ?695 ?2138 ? TXPG ? 6338 ? 50701-20060.







?ITEM A?



A RESOLUTION



NO._________





A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CHANGE ORDER 2 WITH CALIFORNIA SKATE

PARK, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $155,000.00.



WHEREAS, per Resolution No. 257-07, Council authorized the execution of a

contract with California Skate Parks, Inc., for the design and build of the

skate park; and,



WHEREAS, Change Order 2 is needed for the installation of sports field

lighting, restrooms, shelter, and other amenities.



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



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute Change Order 2 with

California Skate Park, Inc., in the amount of $155,000.00. Funding is

available in the FY09 Budget: Columbus Building Authority Lease Revenue Bonds

- Professional Services - Skateboard Park Super Center;

0554-200-2443-CBA-6311-40222-20030.

__________________________________



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

held the _________ day of _____________________, 2008 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 PURCHASE OF EIGHT (8) 16? UTILITY TRAILERS

FROM TRAILER WORLD ACQUISITION COMPANY, (OZARK, AL) FOR THE TOTAL PURCHASE

AMOUNT OF $15,256.00.



WHEREAS, the trailers are additional units that will be used by the

Right-of-Way and Landscape & Forestry Divisions of the Public Services

Department and the Parks Services Division of the Parks and Recreation

Department. The trailers will be used to transport various landscaping

equipment to areas throughout Muscogee County.



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



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase eight (8)16?

utility trailers from Trailer World Acquisition Company, (Ozark, AL) for the

total purchase amount of $15,256.00. Funds in the amount of $5,721.00 are

pending carryover into FY09: General Fund ? Parks & Recreation - Parks

Services ? Rolling Stock; 0101-270-2100-PSRV-7726. Funds in the amount of

$3,814.00 were approved in the FY09 Budget: Paving Fund ? Public Services ?

Landscape & Forestry ? Operating Materials; 0203-260-2800-LAND-6728. Funds in

the amount of $5,721.00 were approved in the FY09 Budget: Paving Fund ? Public

Services ? Right-of-Way Maintenance ? Capital Expenditures Under $5,000;

0203-260-3120-ROWM-7763.

__________________________________



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

the _________ day of ____________, 2008 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 PURCHASE OF TWO (2) 25-YARD REFUSE COLLECTION

BODIES FROM CONSOLIDATED DISPOSAL SYSTEMS (SMYRNA, GA) IN THE AMOUNT OF

$110,892.00.



WHEREAS, the refuse collection bodies will be mounted on a previously purchased

cab and chassis. The refuse collection trucks are replacement units that will

be used by the Solid Waste Collection Division, of the Public Services

Department, for curbside pick up of household garbage.



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



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase two (2) 25-yard

refuse collection bodies from Consolidated Disposal Systems (Smyrna, GA) in the

amount of $110,892.00. Funds are budgeted in the FY09 Budget: Integrated

Waste Management Fund ? Public Services ? Solid Waste Collection ? Heavy

Trucks; 0207-260-3510-GARB-7723.

__________________________________



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

held the _________ day of __________________, 2008 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 PAYMENT TO ALEXANDER CONTRACTING COMPANY,

INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,332.94 FOR EMERGENCY CONSTRUCTION SERVICES PERFORMED

AT 12TH STREET AND BROADWAY.



WHEREAS, during the week of October 26, 2008 a cave-in occurred in the

median at 12th Street and Broadway. Due to the number of events scheduled

during the week, the work needed to be expedited to ensure the safety of

citizens; and,



WHEREAS, Alexander Contracting was the original contractor for the

Streetscapes project; therefore, in order for the warranties to remain in place

the contractor was contacted to repair the cave-in.



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



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

Contracting Company, Inc., in the amount of $10,332.94 for emergency

construction services performed at 12th Street and Broadway. Funds are

available in the FY09 Budget: 1999 Sales Tax Project Fund ? 1999 SPLOST ? 99

SPLOST Parks & Greenspace ? Engineering/Architect Services ? Parks/Greenspace

Improvements; 0540 ?695 ?2138 ? TXPG ? 6338 ? 50701-20060.

__________________________________

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

held the _________ day of __________________, 2008 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



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