Columbus, Georgia

Georgia's First Consolidated Government

Post Office Box 1340
Columbus, Georgia, 31902-1340
(706) 653-4013
fax (706) 653-4016

Council Members

CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA

August 12, 2014







I. SOUTH COLUMBUS MULTI-USE TRAIL SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT - TRAILHEAD AND BRIDGE

WORK:



Authorization is requested to enter into a supplemental agreement with

Heath Lineback Engineers and subcontractors to provide architectural design

work for the proposed trailheads and for redesign work needed for the former

railroad bridge. Cost for this design work is $79,000 and will be paid from

the TIA Budget. An agenda report, scope, letter of agreement and resolution

are attached. Click link to access documents





II. SOUTH COLUMBUS MULTI-USE TRAIL - PHASE II- PEDESTRIAN CROSSING AT VICTORY

DRIVE:



Authorization is requested to enter into a supplemental agreement with

Heath Lineback Engineering to design a pedestrian bridge across Victory Drive

for the proposed new South Columbus Multi-Use Trail for $128,784 from the

Enterprise Zone Program. An agenda report, map and resolution are attached.

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III. LANDSCAPING IMPROVEMENTS AT I-185 AND VICTORY DRIVE:



Authorization is requested to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement

(MOA) with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) for general

maintenance improvements to the interchange at I-185 and Victory Drive. GDOT

will provide $205,000 as a one time grant for these general maintenance items

with no match required. An agenda report, maintenance agreement, MOU and

resolution are attached. Click link to access documents





IV. CITY OVERHEAD AND UNDERGROUND RIGHT OF WAY EASEMENT AGREEMENT

WITH FLINT MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION (FLINT EMC):



Authorization is requested to execute a City Overhead and Underground

Right of Way Easement between the Flint EMC and the City of Columbus, Georgia

for Flint EMC to connect services at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)

building for the Birth Certificates facility required by DMV, located on

Beaver Run. An agenda report and resolution is attached. Click link to

access documents





V. FY15 PUBLIC DEFENDER CONTRACT:



Authorization is requested to enter into an agreement for Indigent

Defense Services with the Circuit Public Defender's Office of the Chattahoochee

Judicial Circuit in the amount of $1,378,444 from July 2014 to June 2015 and

authorize payment to Georgia Public Defender Standards Council (GPDSC) for

$871,917 and $43,596, 5% administrative fee (GPDSC payment is included in the

total amount of $1,378,444); authorize the Mayor and/or City Manager to have

signature authority. An agenda report, contract and resolution are attached.

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VI. HOME VISITING PROGRAM (PARENTS AS TEACHERS, HEALTHY FAMILIES):



Authorization is requested to submit an application and, if approved,

accept a grant of $297,000, or as otherwise awarded, from the Governor?s Office

for Children and Families (Federal Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home

Visiting Program), with no local match required, and adjust the

Multi-Governmental Fund by the amount of the award. An agenda report and

resolution are attached. Click link to access documents







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VII. NURSE FAMILY PARTNERSHIP HOME VISITING PROGRAM:



Authorization is requested to submit an application and if approved

accept a grant with no local match required from the Governor?s Office for

Children and Families (Federal MIECHV/Health and Human Services/HRSA) for up to

$491,000, for the period of January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015, with

Nurse-Family Partnership, a Colorado nonprofit corporation, which is

automatically renewable annually if funding through the Governor?s Office for

Children and Families is available. Approval is also requested to amend the

Multi-Governmental Grant Fund by the award of the grant. An agenda report and

resolution are attached. Click link to access documents





VIII. GEORGIA CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL GRANT - FY2015/13 SEX

OFFENDER REGISTRATION AND NOTIFICATION ACT (SORNA) TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM:



Authorization is requested to submit an application and if approved

accept a $17,480 grant, or the approved amount, with a cash required cash match

of $6,770 from the Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council and amend the

Multi-Governmental Fund by the amount of the award. An agenda report and

resolution are attached. Click link to access documents



IX. STREET ACCEPTANCE - THAT PORTION OF FOXHALL COURT LOCATED IN SECTION FOUR,

BRIDGEMILL:



Authorization is requested for the acceptance of a deed to that portion

of Foxhall Court located in Section Four, BridgeMill. The Engineering

Department inspected said street and recommends acceptance of same. An agenda

report, map and resolution are attached. Click link to access documents





X. PURCHASES: Click link to access documents



Approval is requested of purchases "A" thru "G":



A. Backhoe Trailers - National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA)

B. Sale of Confiscated Firearms (RFP)

C. City Village Master Plan (RFP)

D. Membership Dues for Georgia Municipal Association

E. Emergency Notification (Name Change)

F. Fire Station Connections - (Fiber Connection)

G. Recycle Garbage Trucks





XI. PRESENTATION:

-- Buena Vista Road -- Improvements

Rick Jones, Director of Planning Department



-- Dillingham Street Bridge - Improvements

David Arrington, Deputy City Manager







CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA

August 12, 2014

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Bid Advertisements

(Schedule opening bid dates)







August 13, 204

1. Metro Police Building ? RFB No. 15-0003

A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference/Site Visit is scheduled at 9:30 AM (Eastern) on

Wednesday, August 13, 2014. Vendors shall convene at the front of the building

located at 525 10th Avenue in Columbus, Georgia. Vendors will be allowed a

10-minute grace period. Any vendor who is not present in front of the building

within 10 minutes after the time slated for the beginning of the mandatory

pre-bid conference/site visit shall not be allowed to participate any further

in the bid process.



2 30? Foot Low Floor Trolley Bus (Annual Contract) ? RFP No. 15-0001

Scope of Bid

The Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia (the City) is seeking vendors

to provide 30? Foot Low Floor Trolley Buses to METRA on an ?as needed? basis.

The City anticipates purchasing approximately 0-5 buses per year over a five

(5) year period.



August 22, 2014

1. Anchor Tenants for Concession & Retail Services for Columbus Civic Center ?

RFP No. 15-0007

Scope of RFP

Columbus Consolidated Government is seeking various anchor tenants for

concession and retail services at the Columbus Civic Center. The term of this

contract shall be for two (2) years with the option to renew for three (3)

additional twelve-month periods.



August 27, 2014

1. Veterans Parkway and Double Churches Road Intersection Improvements ? RFB

No. 15-0002

Scope of Bid

Provide improvements to the intersection of Veterans Parkway and Double

Churches Road. The work includes but is not limited to: grading, resurfacing,

pavement marking, storm drain pipes, median, curbs & gutters, sidewalks &

wheelchair ramps, landscaping & erosion control, and traffic lighting & signs.



August 29, 2014

1. Railroad Demolition and Salvage ? RFP No. 15-0009

Scope of RFP

Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) is soliciting competitive sealed

proposals from experienced, qualified firms to provide all necessary services

to take up, remove and dispose of (including salvage and sale) railroad track

materials located on and to restore land owned by the City of Columbus. This

land is located on the rail line and associated real property known as the Fort

Benning Railroad line. This land (hereinafter referred to as the ?Real

Property? or the ?Land?), is more particularly shown on Attachment A, attached

hereto.



2. Soft Body Armor (Annual Contract ? RFB No. 15-0008

Scope of RFP

The Columbus Consolidated Government is requesting proposals from qualified

vendors to provide soft body armor for Public Safety Officers to include:

Police, Marshal and Sheriff Departments of the Columbus Consolidated Government

on an ?as needed basis?. The contract period will be for two (2) year with the

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



September 3, 2014

1. Metro Police Building ? RFB No. 15-0003

Scope of Bid

Renovate the Metro Police Building located at 525 10th Avenue. The work

consists of: roofing, fencing, pipe bollards, exterior security bars, new

doors and hardware, restrooms, drywall, mechanical ventilation system and

battery-operated emergency lights.



November 26, 2014

1. Redevelopment Plan for Claflin School ? RFP No. 14-0002

Scope of RFP

The City of Columbus is requesting proposals from experienced, creative

architects, building and real estate development firms OR a philanthropic

individual or nonprofit group to present a redevelopment plan for adaptive

reuse of the Claflin School building that will be consistent with applicable

deed restrictions and preserve the historic site.









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