Columbus, Georgia

Georgia's First Consolidated Government

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Columbus, Georgia, 31902-1340
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Council Members

Agenda Item # 4





Columbus Consolidated Government

Council Meeting



June 6, 2006





Agenda Report # 151





TO: Mayor and Councilors



SUBJECT: Purchase Authorizations



INITIATED BY: Finance Department





(A) UTILITY TRAILERS- BID NO. 06-0073



It is requested that Council authorize the purchase of seven (7) 16? tandem

axle utility trailers, from JLE Manufacturing, Inc. (Flowery Branch, GA), in

the amount of $16,450.00 and one (1) 20? tandem axle utility trailer from

Dudley?s Outdoors (LaGrange, GA) in the amount of $2,811.00.



Six of the trailers are replacement units and two are additional units. The

equipment will be used by the Parks Services Division of the Parks and

Recreation Department for the transportation of equipment to and from the work

sites by the different Parks & Recreation crews on a daily basis.



Bid specifications were mailed and posted on the City?s website; responses were

received on April 19, 2006 from three bidders. This bid has been advertised,

opened and reviewed. The bidders were:



Option 1

16' Tandem Axle

Utility Trailers Option 2

20' Tandem Axle

Utility Trailer

Vendors Unit Cost (7 units)

Total Cost (1 unit)

Unit Cost

JLE Manufacturing (Flowery Branch, GA) $2,350.00 $16,450.00 $3,112.00

Dudley's Outdoors (LaGrange, GA) $2,591.00 $18,137.00 $2,811.00

Hertz Corporation (Park Ridge, NJ) 1 $4,500.65 $31,504.65 $5,062.00



1 Hertz Corporation failed to include the required product literature.

Therefore, the vendor?s bid was deemed incomplete.



Funds are budgeted in the FY06 Budget: Parks and Recreation ? Park Services ?

Capital Expenditures Under $5,000.00; 0101 ?270 ?2100 ? PSRV- 7763.



(B) EMERGENCY REHABILITATION OF CHEROKEE AVENUE STORM DRAIN ? PHASE ONE



It is requested that Council authorize the execution of an emergency

construction contract with Insituform Technologies, Inc. (Chesterfield, MO), in

the amount of $734,958.00, for storm drain pipe rehabilitation at Cherokee

Avenue.



Phase I of this project includes work at Cherokee Avenue, Atterbury Drive and

Hitchitee Street. In the near future, additional work will be coming forward

for a change order for work on Cherokee Avenue, Hilton Avenue and the Edgewood

area.



An engineering consultant performed a video assessment of the pipes at Cherokee

Avenue. During the assessment, one pipe collapsed and a wall collapsed in the

project area, which resulted in partial street closures. The engineering

consultant identified several other pipes that need to be rehabilitated,

repaired or replaced. A majority of the work will be cure-in-place technology,

a specialized area of work for which local contractors are not capable of

performing.



The repairs will require four (4) or five (5) open cuts in the road and will

take approximately 60-90 days to complete, depending on the weather. If the

repairs are not completed when schools open in August, heavy school traffic

will cause extreme disruption to the safe flow of overall traffic.



Work on this project must begin in early June 2006 in order to complete the

work by August 2006. Due to state laws for construction bids, the normal bid

process will not enable the work to begin until at least late July 2006.



The Engineering Department has negotiated with a pre-qualified contractor to

perform the work; the contractor has recently provided similar services to the

City. Based on the disruptions and associated safety concerns, the City

Manager has approved this emergency contract, per Article 3-115 of the

Procurement Ordinance.



Funding is available in the FY06 Budget, 2003A Lease Revenue Bonds - Storm

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



* * * * * *



(C) LOWBOY TRI-AXLE TRAILER (RE-BID) - BID NO. 06-0043



It is requested that Council authorize the purchase of one (1) lowboy tri-axle

trailer, from Globe Trailer Manufacturing, Inc. (Bradenton, FL), in the amount

of $43,500.00.



The trailer is a replacement unit and will be used by the Street Improvement

Division to transport heavy equipment to and from job sites.



Bid specifications were mailed and posted on the City?s website; responses were

received on January 4, 2006 from two bidders. This bid has been advertised,

opened and reviewed. The bidders were:



Vendors (1 Unit)

Total Cost

1. Globe Trailer Manufacturing (Bradenton, FL) $43,500.00

2. Pitts Trailers (Pittsview, AL) $49,775.00



Funds are budgeted in the FY06 Budget: Paving Fund ? Public Services ? Street

Improvements ? Off Road Equipment; 0203-260-2100-STRT-7725.



* * * * * *



(D) CRIME INSURANCE COVERAGE ? JULY 1, 2006 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2007



It is requested that Council approve a contract with Hamby and Aloisio for

Crime Insurance coverage at a cost of $13,268, for one year, beginning July 1,

2006 through June 30, 2007.



The Hight Company, the current broker, notified the City that after June 30,

2006, they could no longer provide crime insurance coverage for Columbus

Consolidated Government. Great American Insurance Companies, the current

carrier was contacted to provide a quote, but stated they only provide quotes

to the broker and recommended Hamby and Aloisio.



A new RFP was advertised after receiving notification from The Hight Company.

However, due to the new information being requested by new proposers, there was

not enough time to complete the RFP process and have coverage effective by July

1, 2006.



Funds are budgeted in each fiscal year for this on-going service: City Manager

- Risk Management - Property & Casualty Insurance; 0860-130-3830-RISK-6611.





?ITEM A?



A RESOLUTION



NO.____________





A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF SEVEN (7) 16? TANDEM AXLE

UTILITY TRAILERS, FROM JLE MANUFACTURING, INC. (FLOWERY BRANCH, GA), IN THE

AMOUNT OF $16,450.00 AND ONE (1) 20? TANDEM AXLE UTILITY TRAILER FROM DUDLEY?S

OUTDOORS (LAGRANGE, GA) IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,811.00.



WHEREAS, six of the trailers are replacement units and two are

additional units. The equipment will be used by the Parks Services Division of

the Parks and Recreation Department for the transportation of equipment to and

from the work sites by the different Parks & Recreation crews on a daily basis.



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



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase seven (7) 16? tandem

axle utility trailers, from JLE Manufacturing, Inc. (Flowery Branch, GA), in

the amount of $16,450.00 and one (1) 20? tandem axle utility trailer from

Dudley?s Outdoors (LaGrange, GA) in the amount of $2,811.00. Funds are

budgeted in the FY06 Budget: Parks and Recreation ? Park Services ? Capital

Expenditures Under $5,000.00; 0101 ?270 ?2100 ? PSRV- 7763.



_________________________________________



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

the _________ day of ____________________, 2006 and adopted at said meeting by

the affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Anthony voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting __________.

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Hunter voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Rodgers voting __________.

Councilor Suber voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.







_______________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Robert S. Poydasheff, Mayor

?ITEM B?



A RESOLUTION



NO.____________





A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN EMERGENCY CONSTRUCTION

CONTRACT WITH INSITUFORM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (CHESTERFIELD, MO), IN THE AMOUNT

OF $734,958.00, FOR STORM DRAIN PIPE REHABILITATION AT CHEROKEE AVENUE.



WHEREAS, Phase I of this project includes work at Cherokee Avenue,

Atterbury Drive and Hitchitee Street. In the near future, additional work will

be coming forward for a change order for work on Cherokee Avenue, Hilton Avenue

and the Edgewood area; and,



WHEREAS, the Engineering Department has negotiated with a pre-qualified

contractor to perform the work; the contractor has recently provided similar

services to the City. Based on the disruptions and associated safety concerns,

the City Manager has approved this emergency contract, per Article 3-115 of the

Procurement Ordinance.



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



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute an emergency construction

contract with Insituform Technologies, Inc. (Chesterfield, MO), in the amount

of $734,958.00, for storm drain pipe rehabilitation at Cherokee Avenue.

Funding is available in FY06 Budget: Funding is available in the FY06 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 ____________________, 2006 and adopted at said meeting by

the affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Anthony voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting __________.

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Hunter voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Rodgers voting __________.

Councilor Suber voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.





_______________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Robert S. Poydasheff, Mayor

?ITEM C?



A RESOLUTION



NO.____________





A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) LOW BOY TRI-AXLE

TRAILER, FROM GLOBE TRAILER MANUFACTURING, INC. (BRADENTON, FL), IN THE AMOUNT

OF $43,500.00.



WHEREAS, the trailer is a replacement unit and will be used by the

Street Improvement Division to transport heavy equipment to and from job sites.



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



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase one (1) low boy

tri-axle trailer, from Globe Trailer Manufacturing, Inc. (Bradenton, FL), in

the amount of $43,500.00. Funds are budgeted in the FY06 Budget: Paving Fund

? Public Services ? Street Improvements ? Off Road Equipment;

0203-260-2100-STRT-7725.

_________________________________________



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

the _________ day of ____________________, 2006 and adopted at said meeting by

the affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Anthony voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting __________.

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Hunter voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Rodgers voting __________.

Councilor Suber voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.







_______________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Robert S. Poydasheff, Mayor

?ITEM D?





A RESOLUTION



NO.______



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH HAMBY AND ALOISIO FOR

THE PROVISION OF CRIME INSURANCE COVERAGE AT A COST OF $13,268, FOR ONE YEAR,

BEGINNING JULY 1, 2006 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2007.



WHEREAS, the Hight Company, the current broker, notified the City that after

June 30, 2006, they could no longer provide crime insurance coverage for

Columbus Consolidated Government; and,



WHEREAS, Great American Insurance Companies, the current carrier was contacted

to provide a quote, but stated they only provide quotes to the broker and

recommended Hamby and Aloisio; and,



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



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute a contract with Hamby and

Aloisio for the provision of crime insurance coverage at a cost of $13,268, for

one year, beginning July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007. Funds are budgeted

each fiscal year for this ongoing service: City Manager - Risk Management -

Property & Casualty Insurance; 0860-130-3830-RISK-6611.

_________________________________________



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

the _________ day of ____________________, 2006 and adopted at said meeting by

the affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Anthony voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting __________.

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Hunter voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Rodgers voting __________.

Councilor Suber voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.





_______________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Robert S. Poydasheff, Mayor

DATE: June 6, 2006



TO: Mayor and Councilors



FROM: Angela Cole, Director of Finance



SUBJECT: Advertised Bids





June 7, 2006

1. Long Distance Telephone Services (Annual Contract) ? RFP No. 06-0015

Scope of RFP

Provide Columbus Consolidated Government with long distance telephone services.

The initial term of the contract shall be for two years beginning July 1, 2006,

with the option to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods.

Contract renewal will be contingent upon the mutual agreement of the City and

the Contractor.



June 21, 2006

1. Back Support Safety Belts & Safety Vests (Annual Contract) ? RFB No. 06-0085

Scope of Bid

Provide approximately 200 back support safety belts and approximately

3,000 safety vests to Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) on an "as

needed" basis. The contract term will be for two years, with the option to

renew for three additional twelve-month periods.



2. Plumbing & Irrigation Supplies (Annual Contract) ? RFB No. 06-0087

Scope of Bid

Provide plumbing & irrigation supplies on an ?as needed basis? to be

picked up and delivered to Columbus Consolidated Government. The contract term

will be for two years, with the option to renew for three additional

twelve-month periods.

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