Columbus, Georgia

Georgia's First Consolidated Government

Post Office Box 1340
Columbus, Georgia, 31902-1340
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Council Members

Agenda Item #______



Columbus Consolidated Government

Council Meeting



June 6, 2017



Agenda Report #_____



TO: Mayor and Councilors



SUBJECT: Purchase Authorizations



INITIATED BY: Finance Department





(A) GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR QUARTERLY CONTRIBUTION TAX ADMINISTRATION

ASSESSMENT FOR UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION AND UNEMPLOYEMENT COMPENSATION FEES



It is requested that Council approve the quarterly payment to the Georgia

Department of Labor for the contribution tax administration assessment for

unemployment compensation and unemployment compensation fees in the amount of

$26,788.77.



The quarterly payment is required by the State for unemployment compensation.



Funds are budgeted in the FY17 Budget: General Fund ? Human Resources ?

Employee Benefits ? Unemployment Compensation; 0101 ? 220 ? 2100 ? BENE ? 6250.

* * * * * *



(B) TASER TRAINING CARTRIDGES FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT



It is requested that Council approve the purchase of Taser cartridges and

accessories from Axon Enterprise, Inc., (Scottsdale, AZ) for the amount of

$35,269.74.



The Police Department is requesting to purchase 32 Tasers, 32 Battery Packs and

32 Holsters, which will be used to replace out of services Tasers. Tasers

provide an option that could prevent the necessity for ?deadly force,? thereby

possibly preventing serious injury to an officer, or a citizen taken into

custody.



Axon Enterprise, Inc, (formerly Taser International) is the manufacturer of the

Taser cartridges. Therefore, this purchase is considered an only know source

procurement, per the Procurement Ordinance, Section 3-114.



Funds are available in the FY17 Budget: General Fund ? Police ? Support

Services ? Operating Materials; $5,000; 0101 ? 400 ? 2200 ? STAF ? 6728.



* * * * * *



(C) PEPPERBALL EQUIPMENT FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT



It is requested that Council approve the purchase of Pepperball projectiles and

accessories from Pepperball? A Division of United Tactical Systems, LLC (Lake

Forest, IL) for the amount of $34,200.00. This purchase will be accomplished

by cooperative purchase via Federal GSA, Schedule 84, Contract #GS-07F-0067M.



The Police Department is requesting to purchase 50 Pepperball? projectiles and

accessories. Additionally, the vendor will allow the Police Department to

trade in 30 obsolete Pepperball Launchers for 30 new FTC Launchers. The

equipment is used generally in the role of stand-off weapons, where physical

proximity to a suspect is deemed dangerous, but deadly force is not warranted.

The systems are not limited to classic standoff situations and will allow

officers to apply as many rounds as required to bring individuals, multiple

suspects, or crowds into compliance.



The Local Preparedness Acquisition Act (Public Law 110-248) authorized state

and local governments access to Federal Supply Schedule 84, Total Solutions for

Law Enforcement, Security, Facility Management Systems, Fire, Rescue, Special

Purpose Clothing, Marine Craft, Emergency/Disaster Response, and Schedule 70

for information technology products and services. Cooperative Purchasing is

authorized per the City?s Procurement Ordinance, Article 9-101.



Funds are available in the FY17 Budget: General Fund ? Police ? Support

Services ? Operating Materials; $5,000; 0101 ? 400 ? 2200 ? STAF ? 6728.



* * * * * *



(D) MULTI-USE PAPER, CARBONLESS PAPER, AND ENVELOPES FOR PRINT SHOP (ANNUAL

CONTRACT) - RFB NO. 17-0032



It is requested that Council approve the annual contract for the purchase of

multi-use paper, carbonless paper, and envelopes from Jack?s House of Paper

(Albany, GA), Mac Papers (Lithia Springs, GA), Malone Office Environments

(Columbus, GA), Strickland Paper Company (Birmingham, AL), and Veritiv (Warner

Robins, GA) for the estimated annual contract value of $16,122.24.



The items will be purchased on an ?as needed? basis, and will be used by the

Print Shop for printing projects required by City Departments. The initial

contract period will be for two (2) years, with the option to renew for three

(3) additional twelve-month periods. The Contract renewal will be contingent

upon the mutual agreement of the City and the Contractor.



Bid specifications were posted on the web page of the Purchasing Division, and

the Georgia Procurement Registry. Six (6) bids were received on January 18,

2017. This bid has been advertised, opened and reviewed. The bidders were:



? Victor Envelope (Bensenville, IL)

? Malone Office Environments (Columbus, GA)

? Strickland Paper Co. (Birmingham, AL)

? Mac Papers (Lithia Springs, GA)

? Veritiv (Warner Robins, GA)

? Jack?s House of Paper (Albany, GA)



Contract award was based on the lowest, responsible, responsive bidder by

line-item. The successful vendors were:



Malone Office Environments (Columbus, GA) Line-Item 1 $8,070.40

Jack?s House of Paper (Albany, GA) Line-Item 2 ? 18; 20 ? 26; and 32 $6,939.66

Veritiv (Warner Robins, GA) Line-Item 19 and 31 $463.40

Mac Papers (Lithia Springs, GA) Line-Item 27 and 30 $363.36

Strickland Paper Company (Birmingham, AL) Line-Item 28 and 29 $285.42

Estimated Annual Contract Value $16,122.24



Please refer to the attached tabulation for pricing:







Funds are budgeted each fiscal year for this ongoing expense: Various

Departments ? Printing Services; 6631.



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(E) GOVERNMENT CENTER PIPE REPAIR



It is requested that Council authorize the negotiation of a contract with

Holbrook Service Company, Inc. (Columbus, GA), in an amount not to exceed

$350,000.00, for emergency repairs to hot water piping at the Government Center.



The services will include, but not be limited to, replacing 10-feet supply and

return on each side of the box; freezing water to allow work on boxes; Pro

Press fitting adapters; Dielectric connections; ball valves for cut offs;

copper piping replacement to existing boxes; redundancy of valves to help

isolate future problems; control valves, testing and balancing; and isolation

valves per floor.



On February 8th 2017, the Facilities Maintenance Division of the Public Works

Department repaired a leak at a heating terminal unit on the 2nd floor of the

East Wing. The level of corrosion at the unit caused major concerns. The hot

water distribution piping and system is original to the construction of the

Government Center in 1971. The Government Center assessment from 2013 makes

mention of the condition of the hot water distribution piping as ?poor and has

surpassed their serviceable life.? The Public Works, Engineering, and

Inspections & Code Departments have concerns that there are several other units

in as bad or worse condition.



On reviewing the existing plans of the facility, the departments estimate there

are approximately 200 heating terminals that are currently operational in the

tower and both wings. There is one boiler and two hot water distribution pumps

that service the entire system and are original to the Government Center. The

City has made various upgrades and repairs to this system since 2003.



With the pressure and temperature of the water flowing through these pipes and

the corrosion that has taken place, the pipes could burst in a vulnerable spot

and injure employees or citizens in the building. Immediate work is required

to repair the hot water piping to a safe condition; therefore, the services are

considered an emergency purchase per the Procurement Ordinance.



Holbrook Service Company, Inc. has provided various repair services for

multiple City buildings and has a working knowledge of the type of repairs

required. The company has also performed several similar repairs in other

private facilities. Therefore, Holbrook Service Company, Inc. is considered an

only known source per the Procurement Ordinance.



Funding is available in the FY17 Budget: Other Local Option Sales Tax Fund ?

Public Works ? Infrastructure ? LOST ? General Construction ? Government Center

Pipe Repair; 0109-260-9901-LOST-7661-96049-20170.



* * * * * *



(F) CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR INMATE MEDICAL SERVICES AT MUSCOGEE COUNTY JAIL ?

RFB NO. 13-0024



It is requested that Council authorize the amendment of the inmate medical

contract with Correctional Healthcare Companies, LLC (Greenwood Village, CO) by

adding pharmacy services for the Muscogee County Jail.



Per Resolution No. 247-13, Council authorized the execution of an annual

contract with Correctional Healthcare Companies, LLC for inmate medical

services at Muscogee County Jail. It has been determined that it is necessary

and in the best interest of Columbus Consolidated Government to add pharmacy

services to the contract.



Correctional Healthcare Companies will provide a pharmaceutical management

program for the Jail that includes formulary and non-formulary oversight;

prescribing and dispensing of medications; recordkeeping; and the secure and

proper storage of all medications in accordance with NCCHC standards, Muscogee

County Jail policy, and applicable laws. Correctional Healthcare Companies

will invoice the City each month for any amounts that were paid by Correctional

Healthcare Companies on behalf of the City for pharmacy services, and cost

details for the same, plus a three percent (3%) management fee.



Funds are budgeted each fiscal year for this ongoing expense: General Fund -

Sheriff - Medical Director - Consulting; 0101-550-2650-MEDD-6315.





?ITEM A?

A RESOLUTION

NO._____________



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE QUARTERLY PAYMENT TO THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF

LABOR FOR THE CONTRIBUTION TAX ADMINISTRATION ASSESSMENT FOR UNEMPLOYMENT

COMPENSATION AND UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION FEES IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,788.77.



WHEREAS, the quarterly payment is required by the State for unemployment

compensation; and,



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



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to make the quarterly

payment to the Georgia Department of Labor for the contribution tax

administration assessment for unemployment compensation and unemployment

compensation fees in the amount of $26,788.77. Funds are budgeted in the FY17

Budget: General Fund ? Human Resources ? Employee Benefits ? Unemployment

Compensation; 0101 ? 220 ? 2100 ? BENE ? 6250.

_________________________________________



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

the _________ day of ____________, 2017 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting

Councilor Baker voting

Councilor Barnes voting

Councilor Garrett voting

Councilor Davis voting

Councilor Henderson voting

Councilor Huff voting

Councilor Thomas voting

Councilor Turner Pugh voting

Councilor Woodson voting





_______________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Teresa Pike Tomlinson, Mayor



?ITEM B?

A RESOLUTION

NO._____________



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TASER CARTRIDGES AND

ACCESSORIES FROM AXON ENTERPRISE, INC., (SCOTTSDALE, AZ) FOR THE AMOUNT OF

$35,269.74.



WHEREAS, the Police Department is requesting to purchase 32 Tasers, 32

Battery Packs and 32 Holsters, which will be used to replace out of services

Tasers. Tasers provide an option that could prevent the necessity for ?deadly

force,? thereby possibly preventing serious injury to an officer, or a citizen

taken into custody; and,



WHEREAS, Axon Enterprise, Inc, (formerly Taser International) is the

manufacturer of the Taser cartridges. Therefore, this purchase is considered

an only know 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 of Taser

cartridges and accessories from Axon Enterprise, Inc., (Scottsdale, AZ) for the

amount of $35,269.74. Funds are available in the FY17 Budget: General Fund ?

Police ? Support Services ? Operating Materials; $5,000; 0101 ? 400 ? 2200 ?

STAF ? 6728.

_________________________________________



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

the _________ day of ____________, 2017 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting

Councilor Baker voting

Councilor Barnes voting

Councilor Garrett voting

Councilor Davis voting

Councilor Henderson voting

Councilor Huff voting

Councilor Thomas voting

Councilor Turner Pugh voting

Councilor Woodson voting





_______________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Teresa Pike Tomlinson, Mayor



?ITEM C?

A RESOLUTION

NO._____________



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF PEPPERBALL PROJECTILES AND

ACCESSORIES FROM PEPPERBALL? A DIVISION OF UNITED TACTICAL SYSTEMS, LLC (LAKE

FOREST, IL) FOR THE AMOUNT OF $34,200.00. THIS PURCHASE WILL BE ACCOMPLISHED

BY COOPERATIVE PURCHASE VIA FEDERAL GSA, SCHEDULE 84, CONTRACT #GS-07F-0067M.



WHEREAS, the Police Department is requesting to purchase 50 Pepperball?

projectiles and accessories. Additionally, the vendor will allow the Police

Department to trade in 30 obsolete Pepperball Launchers for 30 new FTC

Launchers. The equipment is used generally in the role of stand-off weapons,

where physical proximity to a suspect is deemed dangerous, but deadly force is

not warranted. The systems are not limited to classic standoff situations and

will allow officers to apply as many rounds as required to bring individuals,

multiple suspects, or crowds into compliance; and,



WHEREAS, the Local Preparedness Acquisition Act (Public Law 110-248),

authorized state and local governments access to Federal Supply Schedule 84,

Total Solutions for Law Enforcement, Security, Facility Management Systems,

Fire, Rescue, Special Purpose Clothing, Marine Craft, Emergency/Disaster

Response, and Schedule 70 for information technology products and services.

Cooperative Purchasing is authorized per the City?s Procurement Ordinance,

Article 9-101.



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



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase of Pepperball

projectiles and accessories from Pepperball? A Division of United Tactical

Systems, LLC (Lake Forest, IL) for the amount of $34,200.00. This purchase

will be accomplished by cooperative purchase via Federal GSA, Schedule 84,

Contract #GS-07F-0067M. Funds are available in the FY17 Budget: General Fund ?

Police ? Support Services ? Operating Materials; $5,000; 0101 ? 400 ? 2200 ?

STAF ? 6728.

_________________________________________



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

the _________ day of ____________, 2017 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting

Councilor Baker voting

Councilor Barnes voting

Councilor Garrett voting

Councilor Davis voting

Councilor Henderson voting

Councilor Huff voting

Councilor Thomas voting

Councilor Turner Pugh voting

Councilor Woodson voting





_______________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Teresa Pike Tomlinson, Mayor

?ITEM D?





A RESOLUTION



NO.__________



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF

MULTI-USE PAPER, CARBONLESS PAPER, AND ENVELOPES FROM JACK?S HOUSE OF PAPER

(ALBANY, GA), MAC PAPERS (LITHIA SPRINGS, GA), MALONE OFFICE ENVIRONMENTS

(COLUMBUS, GA), STRICKLAND PAPER COMPANY (BIRMINGHAM, AL) AND VERITIV (WARNER

ROBINS, GA) FOR THE ESTIMATED ANNUAL CONTRACT VALUE OF $16,122.24 ANNUALLY.



WHEREAS, the multi- use paper, carbonless paper and envelopes will be purchased

by the Print Shop on an ?as needed? basis; and,



WHEREAS, the items will be used by the Print Shop for printing projects

required by City Departments; and,



WHEREAS, the initial contract period will be for two (2) years, with the option

to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods. The Contract renewal

will be contingent upon the mutual agreement of the City and the Contractor.



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



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase multi-use paper,

carbonless paper, and envelopes from Jack?s House of Paper (Albany, GA), Mac

Papers (Lithia Springs, GA), Malone Office Environments (Columbus, GA),

Strickland Paper Company (Birmingham, AL), and Veritiv (Warner Robins, GA) for

the estimated annual contract value of $16,122.24. Funds are budgeted, as

needed, for this ongoing expense: Various Departments ? Printing Services; 6631.

_________________________________________



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

the _________ day of ____________, 2017 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting

Councilor Baker voting

Councilor Barnes voting

Councilor Garrett voting

Councilor Davis voting

Councilor Henderson voting

Councilor Huff voting

Councilor Thomas voting

Councilor Turner Pugh voting

Councilor Woodson voting





_______________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Teresa Pike Tomlinson, Mayor





?ITEM E?

A RESOLUTION

NO._____________



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE NEGOTIATION OF A CONTRACT WITH HOLBROOK

SERVICE COMPANY, INC. (COLUMBUS, GA), IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $350,000.00,

FOR EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO HOT WATER PIPING AT THE GOVERNMENT CENTER.



WHEREAS, the services will include, but not be limited to, replacing 10-feet

supply and return on each side of the box; freezing water to allow work on

boxes; Pro Press fitting adapters; Dielectric connections; ball valves for cut

offs; copper piping replacement to existing boxes; redundancy of valves to help

isolate future problems; control valves, testing and balancing; and isolation

valves per floor; and,



WHEREAS, with the pressure and temperature of the water flowing through these

pipes and the corrosion that has taken place, the pipes could burst in a

vulnerable spot and injure employees or citizens in the building. Immediate

work is required to repair the hot water piping to a safe condition; therefore,

the services are considered an emergency purchase per the Procurement

Ordinance; and,



WHEREAS, Holbrook Service Company, Inc. has provided various repair services

for multiple City buildings and has a working knowledge of the type of repairs

required. The company has also performed several similar repairs in other

private facilities. Therefore, Holbrook Service Company, Inc. is considered an

only known source per the Procurement Ordinance.



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



That the City Manager is hereby approved to negotiate a contract with

Holbrook Service Company, Inc. (Columbus, GA), in an amount not to exceed

$350,000.00, for emergency repairs to hot water piping at the Government

Center. Funding is available in the FY17 Budget: Other Local Option Sales Tax

Fund ? Public Works ? Infrastructure ? LOST ? General Construction ? Government

Center Pipe Repair; 0109-260-9901-LOST-7661-96049-20170.



_________________________________________



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

the _________ day of ____________, 2017 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting

Councilor Baker voting

Councilor Barnes voting

Councilor Garrett voting

Councilor Davis voting

Councilor Henderson voting

Councilor Huff voting

Councilor Thomas voting

Councilor Turner Pugh voting

Councilor Woodson voting





_______________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Teresa Pike Tomlinson, Mayor

?ITEM F?

A RESOLUTION

NO._____________



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AMENDMENT OF THE INMATE MEDICAL SERVICES

CONTRACT WITH CORRECTIONAL HEALTHCARE COMPANIES, LLC (GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO) BY

ADDING PHARMACY SERVICES FOR THE MUSCOGEE COUNTY JAIL.



WHEREAS, per Resolution No. 247-13, Council authorized the execution of an

annual contract with Correctional Healthcare Companies, LLC for inmate medical

services at Muscogee County Jail. It has been determined that it is necessary

and in the best interest of Columbus Consolidated Government to add pharmacy

services to the contract; and,



WHEREAS, Correctional Healthcare Companies will provide a pharmaceutical

management program for the Jail that includes formulary and non-formulary

oversight; prescribing and dispensing of medications; recordkeeping; and the

secure and proper storage of all medications in accordance with NCCHC

standards, Muscogee County Jail policy, and applicable laws. Correctional

Healthcare Companies will invoice the City each month for any amounts that were

paid by Correctional Healthcare Companies on behalf of the City for pharmacy

services, and cost details for the same, plus a three percent (3%) management

fee.



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



That the City Manager is hereby approved to amend the inmate medical

services contract with Correctional Healthcare Companies, LLC (Greenwood

Village, CO) by adding pharmacy services for the Muscogee County Jail. Funds

are budgeted each fiscal year for this ongoing expense: General Fund - Sheriff

- Medical Director - Consulting; 0101-550-2650-MEDD-6315.

_________________________________________



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

the _________ day of ____________, 2017 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting

Councilor Baker voting

Councilor Barnes voting

Councilor Garrett voting

Councilor Davis voting

Councilor Henderson voting

Councilor Huff voting

Councilor Thomas voting

Councilor Turner Pugh voting

Councilor Woodson voting





_______________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Teresa Pike Tomlinson, Mayor





DATE: June 6, 2017



TO: Mayor and Councilors



FROM: Finance Department



SUBJECT: Advertised Bids/RFPs





June 7, 2017

1. Carbon Dioxide for Columbus Aquatic Center (Annual Contract)

Scope of RFB

Provide bulk liquid carbon dioxide to the Columbus Consolidated Government

Department of Parks and Recreation on an ?as needed? basis for use at the

Columbus Aquatic Center.



June 14, 2017

1. Vehicle Wrap Graphics for WIOA Mobile Career Unit

Scope of PQ

Columbus Consolidated Government Job Training Division is seeking proposals

from vendors to provide vehicle wrap graphics for use on the Workforce

Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Mobile Career Unit.

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