CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA
1/24/2012
I. FY2013 GRANT APPLICATION FOR CAPITAL AND PLANNING ASSISTANCE:
Authorization is requested to submit an application and if approved
accept $1,490,314 in funding from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and
the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) for capital, planning and
operating grants. An agenda report and two resolutions are attached. (1)
Click link to access documents.
II. PURCHASES:
Approval is requested of items "A" thru "D": (2) Click link to
access documents.
A. Electronic Key Management System for Muscogee County Jail
B. Stump Grinder - (delayed on 1/10/12 Agenda)
C. 3 - 1/2 Ton Crew Cab, 4x4 Pickup Trucks - (delayed on 1/10/12 Agenda)
D. 2 - 1/2 Ton Crew Cab, 4x4 Pickup Trucks- (delayed on 1/10/12 Agenda)
III. BENEFITS MANAGER CONTRACT - UPDATE:
Director of Human Resources Tom Barron will present a Benefits Manager Contract
update.
IV. FINANCE/STIMULUS REPORT:
Finance Director Pamela Hodge will present the Finance Monthly Report and
Deputy City Manager Lisa Goodwin will provide a Stimulus Report.
EMERGENCY PURCHASE ? INFORMATION ONLY
CHEROKEE RETAINING WALL FAILURE:
In early January 2012, a retaining wall collapsed on Cherokee Avenue. On
January 10th, Council was made aware of the emergency and notified of the
intent to proceed with repairs under an emergency basis.
On January 13th, the Engineering Department received quotes from the following
vendors:
KAM, Inc. (Columbus, GA)$ 71,000.00
Southeastern Site Development (Newnan, GA) 118,295.00
Robinson Paving (Columbus, GA) 119,888.00
Cline Service Corporation (Columbus, GA) 216,925.00
The vendor will replace the collapsed section of the concrete channel wall
located along Weracoba Creek, and adjacent to Cherokee Avenue, with a new
gabion wall section. The low bidder expects to complete the work within
approximately fifteen days. The City Manager approved the emergency repair on
January 17, 2012.
Funds in the amount of $75,000.00 (to cover the quoted amount, plus
contingencies) are available in the FY12 Budget: Special Project/Capital
Project Fund ? Capital Projects ? Sewer Fund Supported Capital Projects ?
General Construction- Cherokee Retaining Wall; 0508 ? 660 ? 2000 ? CPSF - 7661
? 20757 - 20120.
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Bid Advertisements
(Schedule Opening Bid Dates)
January 25, 2012
Developer/Operator for an RV Park and/or Marina at Oxbow Meadows Environmental
Park ? RFQ No. 12-0002
A Non-Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference Visit will be held at 11:00 AM on
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 in the Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center,
which is located at 3535 South Lumpkin Road, Columbus, GA. A tour of the site
will follow the meeting.
January 27, 2012
1. On-Site Clinic for Employees, Retirees, & Dependants (Annual Contract) ? RFP
No. 12-0010
Scope of RFP
Contract with a clinic provider to establish an on-site or nearby clinic for
employees, retirees and dependants. The contract term shall be for two years,
with the option to renew for three additional twelve-month periods. Contract
renewal will be contingent upon the mutual agreement of the City and the
Contractor.
2. Personal Property & Residential Mail/Processing for Tax Assessors Office
(Annual Contract) ? RFP No. 12-0012
Scope of RFP
Provide printing and mailing service to The Muscogee County Board of Tax
Assessors, the required service include following:
Real Property Tax Matter Notices
Personal Property Tax Matter Notices
Personal Property Returns
February 1, 2012
1. Chattahoochee Riverwalk Bank Stabilization ? RFB No. 12-0031
Scope of Bid
The work includes performing slope stabilization activities inclusive, but not
limited to: utility location; grading; installation of bioengineering (use of
geogrid, soil anchoring, and turf reinforcement matting); erosion and sediment
control; and detailed landscape treatments.
2. Pedestrian Bridge Painting Project ? RFB No. 12-0032
Scope of Bid
This work will consist of sandblasting and recoating each bridge with a high
performance epoxy coating, re-weld connections as required, remove and dispose
of existing fence material, install new vinyl coated chain link fence fabric,
reinforce members as required, and repair additional stem walls to both South
Lumpkin Road and Buena Vista Road sites.
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Bid Advertisements
(Schedule Opening Bid Dates)
3. Landscape Materials (Annual Contract ? RFB No. 12-0025
Scope of Bid
Provide landscape material consisting of pine straw, wheat straw and hay on an
?as needed? basis to the Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) to be
utilized by Park Services, Public Services and Cooperative Extension
departments. The contract term will be for three years.
February 8, 2012
1. Audit Services of Contract for Hospital Care to Indigent Persons ? RFP No.
12-0014
Scope of Proposal
Columbus Consolidated Government is soliciting proposals for the professional
services of a Certified Public Accountant to perform a compliance audit of the
hospital care to indigent persons contract between the Columbus Consolidated
Government and the Medical Center Hospital Authority.
February 10, 2012
1. Digital Audio/Video Court Recording System ? RFP No. 12-0015
Scope of Proposal
Columbus Consolidated Government is soliciting proposals for a Digital
Audio/Video Court Recording System to be used by the Juvenile Court System.
February 24, 2012
1. Developer/Operator for an RV Park and/or Marina at Oxbow Meadows
Environmental Park ? RFP No. 12-0008
Columbus Consolidated Government is looking for qualified developers/operators
to submit a proposal for the development of certain City-owned property located
in Oxbow Meadows Environmental Park. The success of the City?s 16-mile
Riverwalk project has prompted interest by the City to target portions of
vacant Oxbow Meadows land for additional community improvements.
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