Columbus, Georgia

Georgia's First Consolidated Government

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Columbus, Georgia, 31902-1340
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Council Members

Agenda Item #__5___



Columbus Consolidated Government

Council Meeting



July 10, 2007



Agenda Report #_169_





TO: Mayor and Councilors



SUBJECT: Purchase Authorizations



INITIATED BY: Finance Department



(A) PHYSICIAN AND PHYSICIAN?S ASSISTANT MEDICAL SERVICES FOR INMATES AT THE

MUSCOGEE COUNTY JAIL AND MUSCOGEE COUNTY PRISON



It is requested that Council approve the Letter of Agreement between Prison

Health Services (PHS) and the Columbus Consolidated Government for physician

and physician?s assistant medical services, as well as, on site psychiatric

treatment for inmates at the Muscogee County Jail and Muscogee County Prison.

The fixed administrative fee will be $14,469.00 per month. The professional

component will be no more than $44,500.00 per month, unless additional services

have been requested and delivered. The contract term shall be for one year

commencing on July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008.



There have been attempts to competitively bid medical services at the jail in

the past, as well as an RFP to conduct a study of medical services. However,

these attempts did not net favorable results for the City. Consequently, the

Jail has continued to use PHS to provide medical services.



Funds are budgeted in the FY08 Budget: Sheriff - Medical Director ? Medical

Services; 0101-550-2650-MEDD - 6321; Sheriff - Medical Director ? Consulting;

0101-550-2650-MEDD-6315.



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(B) ELECTION SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE



It is requested that Council approve a resolution to expend the appropriated

funds to Diebold Election Systems (McKinney, Texas), for FY08 election supplies

and equipment maintenance in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00.



Services from Diebold may include programming, audio recording, Diebold ballot

printing, loading database, creating memory cards, programming encoders and

logic and accuracy testing. Diebold will also provide Global Election

Management Systems (GEMS) support at all elections and primaries.



Diebold Election Systems is the provider mandated by the State of Georgia for

Election support services. Therefore, the vendor is considered an only known

source.



Funds are budgeted in the FY08 Budget: Boards and Commissions - Elections &

Registration ? Election Expenses; 0101-290-2000-ELCT-6355.



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(C) EMERGENCY PURCHASE OF LUMBER



It is requested that Council approve payment to Lowe?s Home Center (Columbus,

Georgia) in the amount of $20,279.71 for the emergency purchase of lumber to

repair the structure at the firing range.



On May 30, 2007, the City Manager approved the emergency purchase of the lumber

in order to expedite repairs of the structure at the firing range. The lumber

was needed to replace rotten and damaged materials of the structure and

baffling. The baffling is essential for sound control, as well as, preventing

projectiles from straying from the facility.



The structure needed to be repaired as expeditiously as possible to alleviate

the possibility of injuries from the projectiles. The Police Department

obtained price quotes form the following:



Lowes $20,279.71

W.T. Harvey Lumber Co. $21,077.92

Home Depot $26,814.61



Funds were made available in the FY07 Budget: General Fund ? Miscellaneous

Contingency; 0101-590-2000-CONT-9801.



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(D) PROFESSIONAL SIGN MAKING AND ERECTING SERVICES FOR ALCOHOL BEVERAGE

LICENSE APPLICATIONS (RE-BID) (ANNUAL CONTRACT) ? RFB No. 07-0075



It is requested that Council approve the annual contract for Professional Sign

Making and Erecting Services for Alcohol Beverage License Applications on an

?as needed basis? from Curtiss Signs, Inc. for the estimated annual contract

value of $9,900.00.



The Professional Sign Making and Erecting Services will be utilized by the

Finance Department/Revenue Division The sign making and erecting services

requested are in conjunction with the application process for an Alcohol

Beverage License in Muscogee County.



The term of the contract period shall be for two years, with the option to

renew for three (3) additional twelve (12) month periods. Contract renewal is

contingent upon the mutual agreement of the contractor and the City.



Bid invitations were mailed to two hundred-twelve (212) vendors and

specifications were posted on the City?s website; bid responses were received

on May 30, 2007 from four bidders. This bid has been advertised, opened and

reviewed. The bidders were:



Estimated Contract Value

Curtiss Signs, Inc., (Columbus, GA) $9,900.00

Signs Unlimited (Columbus, GA) $18,300.00

Signs, Inc. (Columbus, GA) $27,600.00

Martin Neon & Sign (Carterville, GA) $38,850.00



Funds will be budgeted each fiscal year for this ongoing expense, General Fund ?

Finance Department ? Revenue-Occupation Tax ? Contractual Services;

0101-200-2200-REVN-6319.



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(E) OFFICE SUPPLIES (ANNUAL CONTRACT) ? RFB No. 07-0070



It is requested that Council approve the purchase of office supplies from The

Overby Company for the estimated annual contract amount of $49,012.50, to be

purchased on an ?as needed basis?. The high usage office supplies includes

various pens, pencils, file supplies etc. The Overby Company will also provide

a 51% discount for catalog items not excluded from the contract. The contract

excludes the following: All Furniture (desks, chairs, file cabinets,

bookcases, credenzas, etc), office equipment (fax machines, calculators,

copiers, toner, etc.), electronic equipment, and computer equipment (hardware,

software, toner, ink cartridges, etc.).



This initial term of the contract shall be for two years, with the option to

renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods. Contract renewal will be

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



Specifications were posted on the City?s website. Four bids were received June

20, 2007. This bid has been advertised, opened and reviewed. The bidders were:



High Usage Items Special Order

Office SuppliesDiscount

The Overby Company (Columbus, GA) $49, 012.50 51%

*School Specialty (Milwaukee, WI) 43,750.25

25%

*Pitts General Contracting (Columbus, GA) 62,468.13 0%

*Malone Office Equipment (Columbus, GA) 63,637.67 0%



*Bids were deemed incomplete at the bid opening because vendors failed to

fulfill the requirements of the ?Bid Submission Requirements?, which included:

Proof of Insurance,

Business License, Tax ID Number, Ordering and Return procedures, and

Acknowledgement of Addenda. All vendors have been notified, in writing, of the

incomplete bids.



Funds are budgeted each fiscal year for this on going expense, Various

Departments - Office Supplies and Operating Materials; 6711 & 6728.



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(F) RESCUE EQUIPMENT ? RFB NO. 07-0071



It is requested that Council authorize the purchase of various types of airlift

bags from W.S. Darley (Melrose Park, IL) in the amount of $8,292.00 and

hydraulic rescue equipment from Fire Line, Inc. (Winder, GA) in the amount of

$20,954.80.



The airlift bags and hydraulic rescue equipment are replacement units that will

be used by the Fire/EMS Department. The airlift bags are carried on ladder and

squad trucks for rescue operations requiring lifting of heavy loads. The new

equipment will be used for victims entrapped in wrecked vehicles.



The industry standard requires replacing bags after ten years for safety

reasons. The Fire/EMS Department has 10 bags of various sizes that are older

than 10 years. The current hydraulic rescue equipment is carried on each of

the five ladder trucks and Engine 15, and averages over ten years old.

Consequently, vendors were asked to include a trade in amount, in their bid

proposal, for the outdated equipment.



Bid invitations were mailed to eighty-nine vendors and specifications were

posted on the City?s website; bid responses were received on May 23, 2007 from

six bidders. This bid has been advertised, opened and reviewed. The bidders

were:



See attached tabulation:









Funding is available pending approved carryover amendment: General Fund ?

Fire/EMS ? Logistics/Support ? Capital Expenditures-Over $5,000.00;

0101-410-3610-LOGI-7761.

(G) CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR 6TH AVENUE FLOOD ABATEMENT PROJECT



It is requested that Council authorize an amendment to add Phase 2 and Phase 3

to the value-engineered contract with Reynolds, Inc., for the flood abatement

project at 6th Avenue and side street systems. Resolution No. 204-07, dated

May 8, 2007, authorized the contract execution with Reynolds, Inc. Due to

funding issues, the City was only able to award a portion of the project (Phase

I).



This contract amendment will allow for the inclusion of additional phases of

the project contingent upon funding availability. No later than 90 days of

completion of Phase 1 and subsequent phases, the City may elect to contract

with the vendor to perform additional phases. The contract amount for

additional phases will be based on the vendor's original bid with unit prices

to be negotiated to account for inflationary increases and bonding costs

adjustments made during value engineering of Phase 1.



The funding source will be determined at a later date.





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(H) FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICES FOR SOUTH COMMONS



It is requested that Council approve the Financial Proposal from ARAMARK to

make an investment in the amount of $40,000.00, for the purchase and

installation of certain improvements to the Food Service Premises for the

Contractor?s use at South Commons. Aramark shall have the exclusive food and

beverage service rights with the exception of the Softball complex, which has

been excluded effective February 1, 2007.



The new investment shall be amortized by the Contractor on a straight-line

basis over a period of two (2) years. All additional improvements purchased by

the Contractor as part of the New Investment shall be and remain the property

of the City.



The contract extension term shall be for two (2) years, beginning July 1, 2007

through June 30, 2009.



Funds will be deposited into the following Revenue Accounts: Civic Center ?

Food Services, 0757-160-2100-HOCK-4587, 0757-160-2200-FOTB-4587,

0757-160-2300-NBDL-4587, 0757-160-2400-SFX-4587, 0757-160-2500-EVNT-4587; Civic

Center ? Catering, 0757-160-2100-HOCK-4576, 0757-160-2200-FOTB-4576,

0757-160-2300-NBDL-4576, 0757-160-2400-SFX-4576, 0757-160-2500-EVNT-4576.





(I) TECHNICAL SERVICES RELATING TO THE zVSE OPERATING SYSTEM AND PLI PROGRAM



It is requested that Council approve the procurement of technical services

relating to the zVSE Operating System and PLI Program, from IBM/CS (Kennesaw,

GA) in the amount of $22,425.00.



Many software programs utilized by the Police Department were written in the

70?s in a language called PLI (Programming Language One). The majority of those

programs are still in operation today. The City?s PLI Compiler would not

compile old PLI programs in the new zVSE Operating System. Consequently,

requiring migration data services for the old PLI programs. Failure to fix the

PLI issues would render the programs non-functional.



IBM/CSI was awarded the contract to provide and install the new zVSE computer

mainframe system, per Resolution #116-06. Consequently, the vendor is

considered the only known source for these additional services per the

Procurement Ordinance, 3-114.



Funding is available pending approved carryover amendment: General Fund -

Information Technology ? Software Lease; 0101-210-1000-6541.



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(J) MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR THE E911 PLANT INTEGRATED TELEPHONE SYSTEM

CONSOLE EQUIPMENT



It is requested that Council authorize the payment to Motorola, in the amount

of $24,217.32, for the annual Maintenance Agreement (June 2007 through May

2008) for the E911 Plant Telephone System Console Equipment.



The Police Department (through the E911 Center) uses Plant/Motorola Telephone

Console equipment to answer incoming 911 calls. This equipment is a critical

part of the Public Safety communications system. It has, since the initial

warranty expired, been covered by a comprehensive 24/7/365 maintenance

agreement with Motorola in order to assure rapid and accurate repairs and

minimal down time. This Maintenance Agreement will insure that the City

receives complete and cost effective support of this equipment and allows the

City to control the operating costs associated with the console equipment.



The E911 Telephone System and its various components were originally purchased

from Motorola. Therefore, the vendor is considered the only known source to

provide the maintenance service.



Funds are budgeted in FY07 Budget, Emergency Telephone Fund ? Police - E911 ?

Service Contracts; 0209-400-3220-E911-6513.





(K) EMERGENCY RENOVATION SERVICES FOR THE FOOTBALL FIELD AT LAKEBOTTOM

PARK



It is requested that Council approve payment for emergency renovation services

to be performed by Grant Environmental Contractors, Inc., in the amount of

$14,875.00, to renovate the football field at Lakebottom Park.



The opening day of the Football Program at Lakebottom Park is scheduled for

July 24, 2007. On June 18, 2007, the Parks and Recreation Department notified

the City Manager that the middle of the football field was all dirt due to high

traffic from usage by the High Schools, football, soccer and everyday users.

In order to meet the July 24th deadline, the field would need to be renovated

immediately, to include: laser grading from hash mark to hash mark, and then

re-sodding. The City Manager approved the emergency renovation services on

June 20, 2007.



Grant Environmental Contractors, Inc., was selected to perform the renovation

because the vendor was already performing similar services at other City fields.



Funding is available in the FY07 Budget: General Fund ? Parks and Recreation

Services ? Community Schools Operations- Contractual After School Services;

0101-270-3505-CSOP-9313.



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(L) EMERGENCY PURCHASE FOR THE ?BAIT CAR? PROGRAM



It is requested that council approve payment to BSM Wireless, in the amount of

$11,399.00, for the emergency purchase of equipment and training associated

with the ?Bait Car? Program.

Funds are available in the FY07 Budget: General Fund - Miscellaneous

Contingency - Contingency; 0101-590-2000-CONT-9801.

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(M) PURCHASE OF TRANSMISSION SYSTEM REDUNDANT EQUIPMENT AND MOSCAD SYSTEM

It is requested that Council approve the purchase of Transmission System

Redundant Equipment and Moscad System for the 800 megahertz digital

transmission system for Phase II implementation from Motorola Communications

and Electronics, Inc., in the amount of $840,720.00.



The City purchased an Analog only 800 MHz Radio System in 1992. Since then,

Analog radio and related electronics have been phased out to the Digital

platform. For this reason, the City began migrating our transmission system to

a Digital platform that also supports analog radios. In 2004, we purchased a

new 450' Radio Tower moving our primary transmission site to Garfield Drive.

This Phase I project also included the purchase of a three channel

Digital/Analog transmission system. But due to budget restraints at that time

the City was unable to purchase the necessary redundant equipment to protect

from a single point failure. This Phase II project completes all the

necessary transmission system components to meet National Public Safety

standards. Future projects will move existing Analog transmitters to Digital

transmitters until all radio channels operate on the Digital Platform.



Motorola was awarded the contract, in 1992, to provide the City?s 800 MHz Radio

System. Therefore, the City is considered an only known source for this

purchase.



Funding is available pending budget amendment: Special Projects Fund - General

Fund

Supported Projects - Interest Income.

?ITEM A?

A RESOLUTION



NO.________



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF A LETTER OF AGREEMENT WITH PRISON

HEALTH SERVICES TO PROVIDE PHYSICIAN AND PHYSICIAN?S ASSISTANT MEDICAL

SERVICES, AS WELL AS, ON SITE PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES, FOR INMATES AT THE MUSCOGEE

COUNTY JAIL AND MUSCOGEE COUNTY PRISON. THE FIXED ADMINISTRATIVE FEE WILL BE

$14,469.00 PER MONTH. THE PROFESSIONAL COMPONENT WILL BE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO

EXCEED $44,500.00 PER MONTH, UNLESS ADDITIONAL SERVICES HAVE BEEN REQUESTED AND

DELIVERED.



WHEREAS, the Letter of Agreement covers the period of July 1, 2007

through June 30, 2008.



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



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to approve a letter of agreement

with Prison Health Services to provide physician and physician?s assistant

medical services, as well as, on site psychiatric services, for inmates at the

Muscogee County Jail and Muscogee County Prison. The fixed administrative fee

will be $14,469.00 per month. The professional component will be in an amount

not to exceed $44,500.00 per month, unless additional services have been

requested and delivered. Funds are budgeted in FY08 Budget: Sheriff - Medical

Director ? Medical Services; 0101-550-2650-MEDD - 6321; Sheriff - Medical

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





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

held the _________ day of ____________, 2007 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Anthony voting __________.

Councilor Baker voting __________.

Councilor Barnes voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting .

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Hunter voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.





_______________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor



?ITEM B?



A RESOLUTION



NO.______



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TO EXPEND THE APPROPRIATED FUNDS TO DIEBOLD

ELECTION SYSTEMS (MCKINNEY, TEXAS), FOR FY08 ELECTION SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT

MAINTENANCE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $75,000.00.



WHEREAS, services from Diebold may include programming, audio recording,

Diebold ballot printing, loading database, creating memory cards, programming

encoders and logic and accuracy testing. Diebold will also provide Global

Election Management Systems (GEMS) support at all elections and primaries; and,



WHEREAS, Diebold Election Systems is the provider mandated by the State of

Georgia for Election support services. Therefore, the vendor is considered an

only known source.



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



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to expend the appropriated

funds to Diebold Election Systems (McKinney, Texas), for FY08 election supplies

and equipment maintenance in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00. Funds are

budgeted in the FY08 Budget: Boards and Commissions, Elections & Registration ?

Election Expenses; 0101-290-2000-ELCT-6355.

______________________________



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

_________ day of ____________________, 2007 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Anthony voting __________.

Councilor Baker voting __________.

Councilor Barnes voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting .

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Hunter voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.





_______________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor



?ITEM C?

A RESOLUTION



NO._________



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO LOWE?S HOME CENTER (COLUMBUS, GEORGIA) IN

THE AMOUNT OF $20,279.71 FOR THE EMERGENCY PURCHASE OF LUMBER TO REPAIR THE

STRUCTURE AT THE FIRING RANGE.



WHEREAS, on May 30, 2007, the City Manager approved the emergency

purchase of lumber in order to expedite repairs of the structure at the firing

range. The lumber was needed to replace rotten and damaged materials of the

structure and baffling. The baffling is essential for sound control, as well

as, preventing projectiles from straying from the facility; and,



WHEREAS, the structure needed to be repaired as expeditiously as possible to

alleviate the possibility of injuries from the projectiles.



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



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to make payment to Lowe?s Home

Center (Columbus, Georgia) in the amount of $20,279.71 for the emergency

purchase of lumber to repair the structure at the firing range. Funds are

available in the FY07 Budget: General Fund ? Miscellaneous Contingency;

0101-590-2000-CONT-9801.



______________________________



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

held the _________ day of _________________, 2007 and adopted at said meeting

by the affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Anthony voting __________.

Councilor Baker voting __________.

Councilor Barnes voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting .

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Hunter voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.







______________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor



?ITEM D?



A RESOLUTION



NO.____________



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TO APPROVE THE ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SIGN

MAKING AND ERECTING SERVICES FOR ALCOHOL BEVERAGE LICENSE APPLICATIONS ON AN

?AS NEEDED BASIS? FROM CURTISS SIGNS, INC., FOR THE ESTIMATED ANNUAL CONTRACT

VALUE OF $9,900.00.



WHEREAS, the Professional Sign Making and Erecting Services will be utilized by

Finance Department/Revenue Division The sign making and erecting services

requested are in conjunction with the application process for an Alcohol

Beverage License in Muscogee County; and,



WHEREAS, the term of contract period shall be for two years, with option to

renew for three (3) additional twelve (12) month periods.



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



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into an annual

contract for Professional Sign Making and Erecting Services for Alcohol

Beverage License Applications on an ?as needed basis? from Curtiss Signs, Inc.,

for the estimated annual contract value of $9,900.00. The term of contract

shall be for two years with the option to renew for three additional

twelve-month periods. Funds will be budgeted each fiscal year for this ongoing

expense, General Fund ?Finance Department ? Revenue-Occupation Tax ?

Contractual Services; 0101-200-2200-REVN-6319.

______________________________



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

the _________ day of ____________, 2007 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Anthony voting __________.

Councilor Baker voting __________.

Councilor Barnes voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting .

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Hunter voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.





______________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor

?ITEM E?



A RESOLUTION



NO. ___________



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF OFFICE SUPPLIES ON AN AAS

NEEDED BASIS@ FROM THE OVERBY COMPANY FOR THE ESTIMATED ANNUAL CONTRACT VALUE

OF $49,012.50.



WHEREAS, the high usage office supplies include various pens, pencils,

file supplies etc., and will be utilized in all areas of the City Government,

and;



WHEREAS, the Overby Company will provide a 51% discount for catalog

items not excluded from the contract. The contract excludes the following:

All Furniture (desks, chairs, file cabinets, bookcases, credenzas, etc), office

equipment (fax machines, calculators, copiers, toner, etc.), electronic

equipment, and computer equipment (hardware, software, toner, ink cartridges,

etc.), and;



WHEREAS, the initial term of contract shall be for two years, with the

option to renew for three additional twelve-month periods. Contract renewals

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 office supplies

on an ?as needed basis? from The Overby Company for the estimated annual

contract value of $49,012.50. The Overby Company will provide a 51% discount

for catalog items not excluded from the contract. Funds are budgeted each

fiscal year for this on going expense, Various Departments - Office Supplies

and Operating Materials; 6711 & 6728.

_________________________________________



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

the _________ day of ____________, 2007 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Anthony voting __________.

Councilor Baker voting __________.

Councilor Barnes voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting .

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Hunter voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.





______________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor



?ITEM F?



A RESOLUTION



NO. ___________



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF VARIOUS TYPES OF AIRLIFT BAGS

FROM W.S. DARLEY (MELROSE PARK, IL) IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,292.00, AND HYDRAULIC

RESCUE EQUIPMENT FROM FIRE LINE, INC. (WINDER, GA) IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,954.80.



WHEREAS, the airlift bags and hydraulic rescue equipment are

replacement units that will be used by the Fire/EMS Department. The airlift

bags are carried on ladder and squad trucks for rescue operations requiring

lifting of heavy loads. The new equipment will be used for victims entrapped

in wrecked vehicles, and;



WHEREAS, the industry standard requires replacing bags after ten years

for safety reasons. The Fire/EMS Department has 10 bags of various sizes that

are older than 10 years. The current hydraulic rescue equipment is carried on

each of the five ladder trucks and Engine 15, and averages over ten years old.

Consequently, vendors were asked to include a trade in amount, in their bid

proposal, for the outdated equipment.



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

FOLLOWS:



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase various types of

airlift bags from W.S. Darley (Melrose Park, IL) in the amount of $8,292.00,

and hydraulic rescue equipment from Fire Line, Inc. (Winder, GA) in the amount

of $20,954.80. Funding is available pending approved carryover amendment:

General Fund ? Fire/EMS ? Logistics/Support ? Capital Expenditures-Over

$5,000.00; 0101-410-3610-LOGI-7761.

_________________________________________



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

the _________ day of ____________, 2007 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Anthony voting __________.

Councilor Baker voting __________.

Councilor Barnes voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting .

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Hunter voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.



______________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor



?ITEM G?

A RESOLUTION



NO. ___________



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT AMENDMENT TO ADD PHASE 2 AND PHASE

3 TO THE VALUE-ENGINEERED CONTRACT WITH REYNOLDS, INC., FOR THE FLOOD ABATEMENT

PROJECT AT 6TH AVENUE AND SIDE STREET SYSTEMS.



WHEREAS, Resolution No. 204-07, dated May 8, 2007, authorized the

contract execution with Reynolds, Inc. Due to funding issues, the City was

only able to award a portion of the project (Phase I); and,



WHEREAS, this contract amendment will allow for the inclusion of additional

phases of the project contingent upon funding availability. No later than 90

days of completion of Phase 1 and subsequent phases, the City may elect to

contract with the vendor to perform additional phases. The contract amount

for additional phases will be based on the vendor's original bid with unit

prices to be negotiated to account for inflationary increases and bonding costs

adjustments made during value engineering of Phase 1.



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



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to amend the

value-engineered contract, resolution # 204-07, with Reynolds, Inc., for the

flood abatement project at 6th Avenue and side street systems. The funding

source will be determined at a later date.



_________________________________________



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

the _________ day of ____________, 2007 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Anthony voting __________.

Councilor Baker voting __________.

Councilor Barnes voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting .

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Hunter voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.







______________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor

?ITEM H?



A RESOLUTION



NO.______



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EXTENDED TWO-YEAR CONTRACT (July 1, 2007 ?

June 30, 2009) WITH ARAMARK TO PROVIDE FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICES FOR SOUTH

COMMONS COMPLEX, EXCLUDING THE SOFTBALL COMPLEX.



WHEREAS, Aramark shall provide a grant to the City in the amount of $40,000.

The new investment shall be for the purchase and installation of certain

improvements to the Food Service Premises for the Contractor?s use at South

Commons; and,



WHEREAS, the new investment shall be amortized by Contractor on a straight-line

basis over a period of two (2) years. All additional improvements purchased by

Contractor as part of the New Investment shall be and remain the property of

the City.



WHEREAS, the contract extension term shall be for two (2) years, beginning July

1, 2007 through June 30, 2009.



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



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to extend the contract with

Aramark for two years (July 1, 2007 ? June 30, 2009) to provide food and

beverage services. Aramark shall provide a grant to the City in the amount of

$40,000 for a new investment. Funds will be deposited into the following

Revenue Accounts: Civic Center ? Food Services, 0757-160-2100-HOCK-4587,

0757-160-2200-FOTB-4587, 0757-160-2300-NBDL-4587, 0757-160-2400-SFX-4587,

0757-160-2500-EVNT-4587; Civic Center ? Catering, 0757-160-2100-HOCK-4576,

0757-160-2200-FOTB-4576, 0757-160-2300-NBDL-4576, 0757-160-2400-SFX-4576,

0757-160-2500-EVNT-4576.

______________________________



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

_________ day of ____________________, 2007 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Anthony voting __________.

Councilor Baker voting __________.

Councilor Barnes voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting .

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Hunter voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.



_______________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor

?ITEM I?



A RESOLUTION



NO._________________



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PROCUREMENT OF TECHNICAL SERVICES,

RELATING TO THE ZVSE OPERATING SYSTEM AND PLI PROGRAM, FROM IBM/CS (KENNESAW,

GA) IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,425.00.



WHEREAS, many software programs utilized by the Police Department were

written in the 70?s in a language called PLI (Programming Language One). The

majority of those programs are still in operation today. The City?s PLI

Compiler would not compile old PLI programs in the new zVSE Operating System.

Consequently, requiring migration data services for the old PLI programs.

Failure to fix the PLI issues would render the programs non-functional; and,



WHEREAS, IBM/CSI was awarded the contract to provide and install the

new zVSE computer mainframe system, per Resolution #116-06. Consequently, the

vendor is considered the only known source for these additional services, per

the Procurement Ordinance, 3-114.



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



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to procure technical services

relating to the zVSE Operating System and PLI Program from IBM/CS (Kennesaw,

GA) in the amount of $22,425.00. Funding is available pending approved

carryover amendment: General Fund - Information Technology ? Software Lease;

0101-210-1000-6541.

______________________________



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

_________ day of _________________, 2007 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Anthony voting __________.

Councilor Baker voting __________.

Councilor Barnes voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting .

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Hunter voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.





_______________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor



?ITEM J?



A RESOLUTION



NO._________



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO MOTOROLA, IN THE AMOUNT OF

$24,217.32, FOR THE ANNUAL MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT (JUNE 2007 THROUGH MAY 2008)

FOR THE E911 PLANT TELEPHONE SYSTEM CONSOLE EQUIPMENT.



WHEREAS, the Police Department (through the E911 Center) uses Plant/Motorola

Telephone Console equipment to answer incoming 911 calls. This equipment is a

critical part of the Public Safety Communications System; and,



WHEREAS, the equipment has, since the initial warranty expired, been covered by

a comprehensive 24/7/365 maintenance agreement with Motorola in order to assure

rapid and accurate repairs and minimal down time; and,



WHEREAS, this maintenance agreement will insure that the City receives complete

and cost effective support of this equipment and allows the City to control the

operating costs associated with the console equipment.



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



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to make payment to Motorola,

in the amount of $24,217.32, for the annual Maintenance Agreement (June 2007

through May 2008) for the E911 Plant Telephone system Console Equipment. Funds

are budgeted in FY07 Budget, Emergency Telephone Fund, Police, E911 ? Service

Contracts; 0209-400-3220-E911-6513.

______________________________



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

the _________ day of _________________, 2007 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Anthony voting __________.

Councilor Baker voting __________.

Councilor Barnes voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting .

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Hunter voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.





_______________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor

?ITEM K?



A RESOLUTION



NO._________



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR EMERGENCY RENOVATION SERVICES TO

BE PERFORMED BY GRANT ENVIRONMENTAL CONTRACTORS, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF

$14,875.00, TO RENOVATE THE FOOTBALL FIELD AT LAKEBOTTOM PARK.



WHEREAS, the opening day of the Football Program at Lakebottom Park is

scheduled for July 24, 2007; and,



WHEREAS, on June 18, 2007, the Parks and Recreation Department notified the

City Manager that the middle of the football field was all dirt due to high

traffic from usage by the High Schools, football, soccer and everyday users.

In order to meet the July 24th deadline, the field would need to be renovated

immediately, to include: laser grading from hash mark to hash mark and then

re-sodding.



WHEREAS, The City Manager approved the emergency renovation services on June

20, 2007.



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



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to make payment for

emergency renovation services to be performed by Grant Environmental

Contractors, Inc., in the amount of $14,875.00, to renovate the football field

at Lakebottom Park. Funding is available in the FY07 Budget: General Fund ?

Parks and Recreation Services ? Community Schools Operations- Contractual After

School Services; 0101-270-3505-CSOP-9313.

______________________________



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

held the _________ day of _________________, 2007 and adopted at said meeting

by the affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Anthony voting __________.

Councilor Baker voting __________.

Councilor Barnes voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting .

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Hunter voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.



_______________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor

?ITEM L?



A RESOLUTION



NO._________



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO BSM WIRELESS, IN THE AMOUNT OF

$11,399.00, FOR THE EMERGENCY PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND TRAINING ASSOCIATED

WITH THE ?BAIT CAR? PROGRAM.



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



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to make payment to BSM Wireless, in

the amount of $11,399.00, for the emergency purchase of equipment and training

associated with the ?Bait Car? Program. Funds are available in the FY07

Budget: General Fund - Miscellaneous Contingency - Contingency;

0101-590-2000-CONT-9801

______________________________



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

held the _________ day of _________________, 2007 and adopted at said meeting

by the affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Anthony voting __________.

Councilor Baker voting __________.

Councilor Barnes voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting .

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Hunter voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.

_______________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor

?ITEM M?



A RESOLUTION



NO._________



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TRANSMISSION SYSTEM REDUNDANT

EQUIPMENT AND MOSCAD SYSTEM FOR THE 800 MEGAHERTZ DIGITAL TRANSMISSION SYSTEM

FOR PHASE II IMPLEMENTATION FROM MOTOROLA COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS, INC.,

IN THE AMOUNT OF $840,720.00.



WHEREAS, the City planned converting the Analog Transmission System to Digital

Transmission due to equipment obsolesces; and,



WHEREAS, the City purchased Phase I implementation of a Three Channel Digital

Transmission System in 2004 that did not include redundant critical components

to prevent single point radio system failures; and,



WHEREAS, Phase II purchases the critical redundant components such as back-up

site controller, zone controller with MOSCAD, an Alarm and Control System, to

protect from single point failures and meet national Public Safety Standards.



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



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase Transmission System

Redundant Equipment and Moscad System for the 800 Megahertz Digital

Transmission System for Phase II implementation, from Motorola Communications

and Electronics, Inc., in the amount of $840,720.00. Funding is available

pending budget amendment: Special Projects Fund - General Fund Supported

Projects - Interest Income.

______________________________



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

held the _________ day of _________________, 2007 and adopted at said meeting

by the affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Anthony voting __________.

Councilor Baker voting __________.

Councilor Barnes voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting .

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Hunter voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.



_______________________________ _________________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor

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