CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA
4/12/2011
I. BENEFITS MANAGER CONTRACT:
Authorization is requested to negotiate a one-year Benefits Manager contract
with Northwestern Benefits Corporation of Georgia. An agenda report and
resolution are attached. Click link to access documents. (Approved)
II. "OLD COLORED CEMETERY" - PROPERTY ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT:
Authorization is requested to negotiate with Norfolk Southern Railroad for the
acquisition or long term lease of approximately one (1) acre of property
located at the northeast corner of the intersection of 6th Avenue and 6th
Street, commonly referred to as the site of the "Old Colored Cemetery" and upon
completion of the property transaction, to proceed with making improvements to
the site as described in the concept plan presented to Council on March 29,
2011 in the amount of $180,000. An agenda report and resolution are
attached. Click link to access documents. (Approved)
III. EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH CBS OUTDOORS, INC.:
Authorization is requested to execute an Easement Agreement and Addendum One
with CBS Outdoors, Inc., to allow the billboard in front of Headquarter Nissan
of Columbus,1725 Whittlesey Road, to remain at the present location. An agenda
report, agreement, pictures and resolution are attached. Click link to
access documents. (Approved)
IV. WHITTLESEY ROAD CONDEMNATION PARCEL 2E, 1678 WHITTLESEY ROAD:
Authorization is requested for the acquisition of Parcel 2E, 1678 Whittlesey
Road, for the Whittlesey Road Widening Project totaling 0.070 +/- acres for
Right of Way and 0.093 +/- acres for a Permanent Construction Easement for
County Road and/or Municipal Street purposes, and authorizing the filing of a
"Declaration of Taking" by the City Attorney or his representatives for the
acquisition of said land under the authority of the official code of Georgia
annotated, Section 32-3-1 et. seq for the Whittlesey Road Widening Project. An
agenda report, map and resolution are attached. Click link to access
documents. (Approved)
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V. SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH FORT BENNING:
Authorization is requested to execute a supplemental agreement for continuing
authority for storm sewer, ditch and drainage facilities on Federal Government
owned land at Fort Benning, Georgia. Although the property is technically
located in Muscogee County, the easement applies to property on or immediately
adjacent to the Fort Benning Military Reservation. An agenda report and
resolution are attached. Click link to access documents. (Approved)
VI. PURCHASES:
Approval is requested of items "A thru "I": Click link to access documents.
A. Inmate Vans - Two (Commercial Cutaway) (Approved)
B. Asphalt Removal, Seeding and Landscaping Project -
Columbus Main Library Site (Approved)
C. Hubbard Road Bridge Repair (Approved)
D. Athletic Uniforms (Approved)
E. Mobile Data Terminals for the Sheriff's Office (Approved)
F. Engineering Services for Pine Grove Landfill (Approved)
G. Reimbursement Payment to Columbus Lions (Approved)
H. Full Size 4x4 Sport Utility Vehicles - Two (Approved)
I. Official Tax Matter Notices for the Board of Tax Assessors (Approved)
VII. HOMELESS PREVENTION AND RAPID REHOUSING PROGRAM (HPRP):
Interim Director Mark McCollum will provide a presentation on the Homeless
Prevention and Rapid Rehousing Program (HPRP).
VIII. BUDGET PROCESS:
Finance Director Pam Hodge will provide an update of the budget process in
response to a referral from February 22, 2011 Council Meeting.
IX. FINANCE/STIMULUS PLAN - UPDATE:
Finance Director Pam Hodge will provide the March Finance update and
Deputy City Manager Lisa Goodwin will provide the Stimulus Plan Update.
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Bid Advertisements
(Schedule opening bid dates)
April 13, 2011
1. Extended Cab, 4x2 Pickup Trucks ? RFB No. 11-0057
Scope of Bid
Provide two (2) Extended Cab, 4x2 Pickup Trucks to be used by the Columbus
Parks and Recreation Department.
2. Macon Road Advanced Transportation Management System (ATMS) Project ?
RFB No. 11-0054
Scope of Bid
The work includes traffic control; jacking or boring pipe (directional boring);
electrical wire, cable and conduit; fiber optic system; closed circuit
television (CCTV); communication and electronic equipment; advanced
transportation management system integration; and protection of railway
interests.
3. Carpet (Roll & Tile) and Installation (Annual Contract) ? RFB No.
11-0058
Scope of Bid
Provide carpet (roll & tile) and installation for various offices at the
Government Center and other outlying City facilities on an ?as needed basis?.
April 15, 2011
1. Needs Assessment Study for the Muscogee County Jail ? RFP No. 11-0022
Scope of RFP
Columbus Consolidated Government is soliciting proposals from qualified firms
to provide a Needs Assessment Study for the Muscogee County Jail.
April 20, 2011
1. Fall Line Trace ? Sign Enhancement Project ? RFB No. 11-0060
Scope of Bid
Provide sign enhancement at the recently constructed Fall Line Trace (Warm
Springs Road Walking Trail). The work includes way-finding signs, brick pillar
gateways, brick pillars with and without solar panels, entrance signs, logo
signs, mile marker signs, landscaping, concrete split median, complete signal
work, pavement marking, pedestrian guardrail, playground equipment, concrete
flatwork, and park benches & trash receptacles.
2. Hydraulic Excavator ? RFB No. 11-0059
Scope of Bid
Provide one (1) hydraulic excavator to be used by the Rainwater Division of the
Public Services Department.
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Bid Advertisements
(Schedule opening bid dates)
(cont?d)
April 27, 2011
1. Wilson Camp (Satilla) Landfill Closure ? RFB No. 11-0049
Scope of Bid
The project shall consist of the construction and installation of the polymeric
marine mattress, clearing and grubbing, re-grading of slopes, disposal of waste
material excavated, providing and placement of soils for 24-inch final cover,
permanent grassing, erosion and sedimentation measures, permanent access road
construction, and resurfacing and repairing the existing asphalt.
2. Irrigation for Rest Stops on Bike Trail ? RFB No. 11-0065
Scope of Bid
Provide irrigation services for the Bike Trail rest stops at the Warm Springs
Road site and the Manchester Expressway site. The contractor is responsible
for all meter fees associated with this project, and shall complete the work in
accordance with all Columbus Water Works specifications for backflow preventers
and vaults.
3. Various Types of Patches & Emblems (Annual Contract) ? RFB No. 11-0051
Scope of Bid
Provide various types of patches and emblems on an ?as needed basis? to the
Public Services Department, Columbus Fire & EMS Department, Columbus Police
Department, the Marshal?s Department, the Sheriff?s Department, Metra Transit
and Muscogee County Prison. The contract period will be for three years with
the option to renew for two additional twelve-month periods.
4. Hydraulic Excavator ? RFB No. 11-0059
Scope of Bid
Provide one (1) hydraulic excavator to be used by the Rainwater Division of the
Public Services Department.
5. Britt David Concession Stand Improvements ? RFB No. 11-0066
Scope of Bid
Provide improvements to the concession stand at Britt David Park, which is
located at 2700 West Britt David Road, Columbus, GA. The work includes (but
is not limited to) pressure washing, replacing and painting exterior wood;
pressure washing and resealing any holes in the exterior concrete; and
resealing windows, and doors.
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Bid Advertisements
(Schedule opening bid dates)
(cont?d)
April 29, 2011
1. Auctioneer Services (Annual Contract) ? RFP No. 11-0023
Scope of RFP
Provide Columbus Consolidated Government with Auctioneer services on an ?as
needed basis? for General Government and Public Safety. Contract term shall be
for two years with the option to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month
periods.
2. Portable Food/Beverage Vendor at Parks and Recreation?s Jonathan
Hatcher Skateboard Park (Annual Contract) ? RFP No. 11-0024
Scope of RFP
Contract with a vendor to provide portable food and beverages for Parks and
Recreation?s customers at the Jonathan Hatcher Skateboard Park.
3. Environmental Monitoring Services (Annual Contract) ? RFP No. 11-0025
Scope of RFP
The Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) is soliciting proposals from
qualified firms to conduct Environmental Monitoring and Compliance activities
at City Landfills.
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