Columbus, Georgia

Georgia's First Consolidated Government

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Columbus, Georgia, 31902-1340
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Council Members

Agenda Item # 2





Columbus Consolidated Government

Council Meeting



Agenda Report # 30





TO: Mayor and Councilors



SUBJECT: Purchase Authorizations



INITIATED BY: Finance Department



(A) ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR GEORGIA MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION



It is requested that Council approve payment to the Georgia Municipal

Association (GMA) in the amount of $31,834.42 for 2006 - 2007 membership dues

for the City of Columbus, Georgia. GMA is a voluntary, non-profit organization

that provides legislative advocacy, education, employee benefit and technical

consulting services to its members.



Funds are budgeted in the FY07 Budget: City Council - Membership Dues and

Fees; 0101-100-1000-CNCL-6657.



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(B) CHEMICAL SPRAYER (RE-BID) - RFB NO. 06-0088



It is requested that Council authorize the purchase of one (1) chemical

sprayer, from Georgia Turf & Tractor, in the amount of $20,478.00.



The chemical sprayer is a replacement unit for the Park Services Division of

the Parks and Recreation Department. It will be used as a chemical applicator

to disperse herbicide and fertilizer at City owned athletic fields and parks.



Bid invitations were mailed and specifications were posted on the City?s

website; responses were received, on August 2, 2006, from two bidders. This

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





Vendors

Unit Cost

1. Georgia Turf & Tractor (Alpharetta, GA) $20,478.00

2. Kilpatrick Turf (Buford, GA) $23,475.00



Funds are budgeted in the FY07 Budget: Parks and Recreation ? Park Services ?

Capital Expenditures Over $5,000.00; 0101 ?270 ?2100 ? PSRV- 7761.



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(C) PURCHASE OF TASERS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT



It is requested that Council approve the purchase of Forty-five (45) Tasers

(Model #X26 Advanced), holsters and various cartridges from DGG Taser, Inc.,

(Jacksonville, FL) in the amount of $48,681.55.



The Police Department will use the tasers as an additional tool in the Less

Lethal Program. Officers will have an option available that could prevent the

necessity for ?deadly force,? thereby possibly preventing serious injury to an

officer, or a citizen taken into custody.



Taser International is the manufacturer of the less lethal Taser. DGG Taser,

Inc., is the authorized distributor for Taser International products for public

safety entities in Florida and Georgia. Therefore this purchase is considered

an only know source procurement, per the Procurement Ordinance, Section 3-114.



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

? EBM Justice Assistance Grant ? Capital Expenditures Under $5,000;

0216-400-3366 ? LLEG - 7763.





?ITEM A?



A RESOLUTION



NO.__________





A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO THE GEORGIA MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION (GMA), IN

THE AMOUNT OF $31,834.42, FOR 2006 - 2007 MEMBERSHIP DUES.



WHEREAS, membership dues are for the City of Columbus, Georgia; and,



WHEREAS, GMA is a voluntary, non-profit organization that provides legislative

advocacy, educational, employee benefit and technical consulting services to

its members.



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



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

Municipal Association (GMA), in the amount of $31,834.42, for 2006 - 2007

membership dues. Funds are budgeted in the FY07 Budget: City Council -

Membership Dues and Fees; 0101-100-1000-CNCL-6657.

___________________________________________



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 __________.







_______________________________ _____________________________

Sandra T. Davis, Deputy Clerk of Council Robert S. Poydasheff, Mayor

?ITEM B?



A RESOLUTION



NO.____________





A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) CHEMICAL SPRAYER, FROM

GEORGIA TURF & TRACTOR, IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,478.00.



WHEREAS, the chemical sprayer is a replacement unit for the Park Services

Division of the Parks and Recreation Department. It will be used as a chemical

applicator to disperse herbicide and fertilizer at City owned athletic fields

and parks.



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



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase one (1) chemical sprayer

from Georgia Turf & Tractor, in the amount of $20,478.00. Funds are budgeted

in the FY07 Budget: Parks and Recreation ? Park Services ? Capital

Expenditures Over $5,000.00; 0101 ?270 ?2100 ? PSRV- 7761.

_________________________________________



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 __________.





_______________________________ _____________________________

Sandra T. Davis, Deputy Clerk of Council Robert S. Poydasheff, Mayor

?ITEM C?



A RESOLUTION



NO._____________



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF FORTY-FIVE (45) TASERS (MODEL #X26

ADVANCED), HOLSTERS AND VARIOUS CARTRIDGES FROM DGG TASER, INC.,

(JACKSONVILLE, FL) IN THE AMOUNT OF $48,681.55.



WHEREAS, the Police Department will use the tasers as an additional

tool in the Less Lethal Program. Officers will have an option available that

could prevent the necessity for ?deadly force,? thereby possibly preventing

serious injury to an officer, or a citizen taken into custody; and,



WHEREAS, Taser International is the manufacturer of the less lethal

taser. DGG Taser, Inc., is the authorized distributor for Taser International

products for public safety entities in Florida and Georgia. Therefore this

purchase is considered an only Known Source procurement, per the Procurement

Ordinance, Section 3-114.



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



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase forty-five (45)

tasers (Model #X26 Advanced), holsters and various cartridges from DGG Taser,

Inc., (Jacksonville, FL) in the amount of $48,681.55 Funds are budgeted in

the FY07 Budget: Multi-Government Project Fund ? Police ? EBM Justice

Assistance Grant ? Capital Expenditures Under $5,000; 0216-400-3366 ? LLEG-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 __________.



____________________________ ______________________

Sandra T. Davis, Deputy Clerk of Council Robert S. Poydasheff, Mayor

DATE: September 5, 2006



TO: Mayor and Councilors



FROM: Angela Cole, Director of Finance



SUBJECT: Advertised Bids





September 6, 2006

1. Hydraulic Trash Loaders ? RFB No. 07-0005

Scope of Bid

Provide one (1) hydraulic trash loaders to be used by the Integrated Waste

Division of the Public Services Department. The Peterson ?Lightning Loader?

and the Holmac Pac-Mac? models are currently in the City?s Fleet. Mechanics

and operators are trained and familiar with these models. Therefore, these

models are preferred.



2. Recycling Collection Truck ? RFB No. 07-0006

Scope of Bid

Provide one (1) recycling collection trucks with mounted Kann Trough Loader

body (or equal) to be used by the Recycling Division.



3. Refuse Truck ? RFB No. 07-0008

Scope of Bid

Provide two (2) 25-yard and one (1) 16-yard refuse collection trucks to be used

by the Solid Waste Collection Division of the Public Services Department and

the Parks Services Division of the Parks and Recreation Department.



4. Uniform Dress Shoes & Boots (Annual Contract) ? RFB No. 07-0001

Scope of Bid

Provide uniform dress shoes & boots on an ?as needed basis? to various

departments of Columbus Consolidated Government (the City). To accommodate

walk-in service on some occasions, successful bidder shall have a business

located within a 25-mile radius of Muscogee County. The contract term will be

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

periods.



5. Heating & Refrigeration Supplies (Annual Contract) ? RFB No. 07-0009

Scope of Bid

Provide heating and refrigeration supplies on an ?as needed basis? to

be picked up and delivered to Columbus Consolidated Government. The term of

the contract shall be for two (2) year period, with the option to renew for

three (3) additional twelve-month periods, if agreeable to both parties.





September 13, 2006

1. Variflow Air filters ? RFB No. 07-0010

Scope of Bid

Provide Variflow (or equivalent) VSC-MB-813, VXC-MB-SP, VSC-MB-804, VSC-MB-803

and VSC-MB-815 air filters to Columbus Civic Center.



2. Sewer Truck ? RFB No. 07-0011

Scope of Bid

Provide one (1) cab and chassis with a combination sewer-cleaning machine to be

used by the Rainwater Management Division of the Public Services Department.



3. Stone (Annual Contract) ? RFB No. 07-0003

Scope of Bid

Provide Stone to Columbus Consolidated Government, Public Services Department

to be purchased on an "as needed basis". Contract term shall be for two years

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.



September 20, 2006

1. Dump Truck Rental (Annual Contract) ? RFB No. 07-0015

Scope of Bid

Provide rental of tandem dump trucks on an ?as needed? basis. The trucks will

be used by the Public Services Department for various projects. The contract

term will be for two (2) years with option to renew for three (3) additional

twelve-month periods.



2. September 27, 2006

Trees for Planting on City Right-of-Ways (Annual Contract) ? RFB No.

07-0014

Scope of Bid

Provide trees for planting on City right-of-ways to Columbus Consolidated

Government, Public Services Department on an ?as needed basis?. The contract

term shall be for one year, with the option to renew for two additional

twelve-month periods. Contract renewal will be contingent upon the mutual

agreement of the City and the Contractor.



2. Traffic Safety Equipment (Annual Contract) ? RFB No. 07-0017

Scope of Bid

Provide barricades, traffic cones, drums safety flags, etc. to the

Public Services Department. The items will be purchased on an ?as needed?

basis. The contract term will be for two (2) years, with the option to renew

for three (3) additional twelve-month periods.

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