Columbus, Georgia

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Council Members

Agenda Item # 5





Columbus Consolidated Government



Council Meeting



April 10, 2012





Agenda Report # 038







TO: Mayor and Councilors



SUBJECT: Purchase Authorizations



INITIATED BY: Finance Department





(A) SMALL BUCKET TRUCK



It is requested that Council approve the purchase of one (1) small bucket truck

(Terex Hi-Ranger LT40) via National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) Contract

#031710-GII, from Terex Utilities, Inc. (Watertown, SD)/Genie Industries, Inc.,

in the amount of $99,789.00.



The bucket truck is a replacement unit and will be used by the Urban Forestry

and Beautification Division of the Public Services Department to cut low-lying

limbs around City right-of-ways.



The purchase will be accomplished via Request for Proposal (RFP) #031710,

initiated by the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA), whereby Genie

Industries, Inc. (a subsidiary of Terex), was the successful vendor contracted

to provide Public Utility Vehicles and/or Services, Apparatus, Equipment,

and/or Accessories. The contract, which commenced May 27, 2010, is good

through May 27, 2014. The National Joint Powers Alliance is a Service

Cooperative created by Minnesota Statute 123A.21. This statute was created in

1978 and revised in 1995 to allow participating governmental and municipal

agencies to reduce the cost of purchased goods by leveraging their combined

purchasing power. The NJPA bid process meets the Procurement Ordinance

requirements for Columbus Consolidated Government.



Funds are budgeted in the FY12 Budget: Paving Fund ? Public Services ? Right

of Way Maintenance ? Light Trucks; 0203-260-3120-ROWM-7722.



* * * * * *

(B) FLATBED DUMP TRUCKS



It is requested that Council authorize the purchase of four (4) flatbed dump

truck cab and chassis from Carl Gregory Dodge-C-J, (Columbus, GA) in the amount

of $100,492.00; and four (4) flatbed dump truck bodies from Transport Equipment

Co., (Albany, GA) in the amount of $37,740.00.





These vehicles were approved for purchase in the FY12 Mid-Year Budget. Two (2)

of the vehicles will be used by the Public Services Department, and two (2) of

the vehicles will be used by the Parks and Recreation Department. All vehicles

will be used by workers to transport equipment and to pick up materials on the

City?s right-of-way. These are replacement vehicles.



Carl Gregory Dodge-C-J, was the awarded vendor for RFB 11-0044, Flatbed Dump

Truck (Cab and Chassis). Carl Gregory Dodge-C-J, has agreed to provide the

additional cab and chassis for the same, awarded bid price of $25,123.00 per

unit, for a total price of $100,492.00.



Transport Equipment Co., was the awarded vendor for RFB 11-0044, Flatbed Dump

Truck (Body). Transport Equipment Co., has agreed to provide the four (4)

additional dump truck bodies for the same, awarded bid price of $9,435.00 per

unit, for a grand total of $37,740.00.



This vehicle is not listed on the Georgia Statewide Contract.



Funds are budgeted in the FY12 Mid-Year Budget as follows:

Parks & Recreation: General Fund ? Parks and Recreation ? Parks Services ?

Light Trucks; 0101-270-2100-PSRV-7722.



Public Services: Paving Fund ? Public Services ?Right-of-Way Maintenance ?

Light Trucks; 0203-260-3120-ROWM-7722.



* * * * * *



(C) ? TON CREW CAB, 4X4 PICKUP TRUCKS



It is requested that Council authorize the purchase of eight (8) ? Ton Crew

Cab, 4x4 Pickup Trucks (Ford F-150 Supercrew), from Rivertown Ford, (Columbus,

GA) in the amount of $25,082.00 per unit, for a grand total of $200,656.00.



These vehicles were approved in the FY12 Mid-Year Budget. Five (5) vehicles

will be used by the Parks and Recreation Department; one (1) vehicle will be

used by the Fleet Division; and two (2) vehicles will be used by supervisors of

the Street Improvements Division and the Repairs & Maintenance Division, of the

Public Services Department, to perform daily job assignments. These are

replacement vehicles.



Rivertown Ford was the awarded vendor for RFB 12-0023, ?-Ton Crew Cab, 4x4

Pickup Trucks. The vendor has agreed to provide the eight (8) additional

trucks for the awarded bid price of $25,082.00 each, for a total amount of

$200,656.00.



Funds are budgeted in the FY12 Mid-Year Budget as follows:



Parks & Recreation: General Fund ? Parks and Recreation ? Aquatics ? Light

Trucks; 0101-270-4413-AQUT-7722 ? $25,082.00; and General Fund ? Parks and

Recreation ? Parks Services ? Light Trucks; 0101-270-2100-PSRV-7722 ?

$100,328.00.



Fleet Division: General Fund ? Public Services ?Fleet Management ? Light

Trucks; 0101-260-2300-VHCL-7722.



Public Services: Paving Fund ? Public Services ?Street Improvements ? Light

Trucks; 0203-260-2100-STRT-7722; and Paving Fund ? Public Services ?Repairs and

Maintenance ? Light Trucks; 0203-260-3110-REPR-7722.



* * * * * *

(D) VAN WITH LIFT



It is requested that Council approve the purchase of one (1) Van with Lift

(Ford Econoline [1 Ton] w/ADA Upfit) via Georgia Statewide Contract, SWC

#S-90795-C60, from Allan Vigil Ford (Morrow, GA) in the amount of $39,839.00.



The van with lift was approved in the FY12 Mid-Year Budget, and will be

utilized by the Parks and Recreation Department, Therapeutics Division. This is

a replacement vehicle.



Funds are budgeted in the FY12 Budget: General Fund ? Parks and Recreation ?

Therapeutics ? Light Trucks; 0101 ? 270 ?4433 ? THRP ? 7722.



* * * * * *



(E) PAYMENT FOR REPAIR OF 2005 CATERPILLAR D7R BULL DOZIER



It is requested that Council approve payment to Yancey Brothers (Atlanta, GA),

in the amount of $27,179.06, for repairs required for a 2005 Caterpillar D7R

Bull Dozier.



In February, Fleet Shop personnel reported that the bull dozier operating at

the Granite Bluff Landfill was leaking fluid and having problems pushing

landfill waste. After preliminary checks, at the landfill, by two Heavy

Equipment Shop mechanics, the bull dozier was transported to the Fleet Shop,

where problems with the transmission were found. Yancey Brothers was called

to further diagnose the problem. After testing and inspection, Yancey Brothers

determined that the transmission had to be removed and sent to Albany, Georgia

to be reconditioned.



Yancey Brothers was selected to perform the repairs, because the vendor is the

authorized Caterpillar dealer in this area.



Funds are available in the FY12 Budget: General Fund ? Auto Parts and Supplies

Balance Sheet Account; 0101- 1562.



* * * * * *



(F) TRAFFIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT (ANNUAL CONTRACT) - RFB NO. 12-0016



It is requested that Council approve the purchase of traffic safety equipment

from W.W. Grainger, Inc., and Safety Zone Specialists, Inc., for the estimated

annual contract value of $51,601.33. The equipment, which includes:

barricades, barricade lights, traffic cones, drums, safety flags, etc., will be

purchased by the Public Services Department on an ?as needed? basis.



The contract period will be for three years.



Bid postcard invitations were mailed to two hundred and twenty-four vendors and

bid specifications were posted on the web page of the Purchasing Division and

the Georgia Procurement Registry. Eight bids were received on February 17,

2012. This bid has been advertised, opened and reviewed. The bidders were:







Lightle Enterprises of Ohio, LLC and S&S Signs and Safety Equipment, Inc.

failed to acknowledge Addendum #1. Therefore their bids were deemed

incomplete. The vendors have been notified in writing.



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

Departments - Operating Materials; 6728.



* * * * * *



(G) DIGITAL RADIO UPGRADE FOR METRA (ANNUAL CONTRACT) ? RFB NO. 12-0042



It is requested that Council approve the execution of an annual contract with

Motorola Solutions, Inc., (Lawrenceville, GA) to provide digital radio upgrades

for METRA Transit System for an initial purchase contract value of $213,978.69

to be made by June 30, 2012. METRA may purchase up to three (3) digital radio

upgrades, per subsequent contract years, based on the yearly pricing structure,

presented below, by the successful vendor.



The contract term will be for two years, with the option to renew for three

additional twelve-month periods. Contract renewal is contingent upon the

mutual agreement of the City and the contracted vendor.



The Digital Radio Upgrade will allow METRA to be in sync with the other

emergency departments in Columbus who have digital radios. The upgrade will

also allow communication between the City?s Emergency Response Team and METRA?s

Dispatch Office, Supervisors and Buses in the event of an accident. METRA is a

partner in the City?s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Evacuations

Plans.



Equipment must be compatible to the Motorola certified equipment that is

currently used by METRA, Public Safety and General Government agencies of

Columbus Consolidated Government. The equipment will be installed on METRA

buses and other locations at METRA. Installation must be performed in

Columbus, Georgia.



Bid postcard invitations were mailed to one hundred and forty-one vendors and

bid specifications were posted on the web page of the Purchasing Division and

the Georgia Procurement Registry. Two bids were received on March 28, 2012.

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







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

Fund - Transportation ? Capital Expend ? Over $5,000; 0751-610-2400-MFTA-7761.



* * * * * *



(H) PERSONAL PROPERTY & RESIDENTIAL MAIL/PROCESSING FOR TAX ASSESSORS OFFICE

(ANNUAL CONTRACT) - RFP NO. 12-0012



It is requested that Council approve the contract with Harris Computer

(Statesboro, GA) to provide printing and mailing services, to The Muscogee

County Board of Tax Assessors, for Personal Property and Residential Tax

matters.



Printing and mailings services are required for the following:

Real Property Tax Matter Notices

(Mailed around June approximately 68,000 to 70,000 single page)



Personal Property Tax Matter Notices

(Mailed around May approximately 2,800 to 3,500 single page)



Personal Property Returns

(Approximately 12,000 returns containing 3 pages (two-sided print)

mailed in January beginning 2013)



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

renew for three additional twelve-month periods. Contract renewal is

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



Request for proposal invitations were mailed to one hundred & sixteen vendors

and specifications were posted on the City?s website and the Georgia

Procurement Registry. The RFP has been advertised, opened and evaluated.

Proposals were received on January 27, 2012, from the following eight offerors:



Harris Computer (Statesboro, GA)

Diversified Companies, LLC (Chattanooga, TN)

PBD Worldwide (Duluth, GA)

Datamatx, Inc. (Atlanta, GA)

The Presort Center (Fresno, CA)

The Design, Print & Display Group (East Point, GA)

The Data Center (Salt Lake, UT)

United Systems of Arkansas, (Little Rock, AR)



Proposals were reviewed by the Evaluation Committee members, which consisted of

representatives from the Tax Assessors Office and Information Technology

Department. One person from the Tax Assessors Office served as an advisory

committee member.



The Evaluation Committee deemed the proposal submitted by Harris Computer as

most advantageous to the City. The City?s Procurement Ordinance Article

3-110, Competitive Sealed Proposals for the procurement of Equipment, Supplies

and Professional Services, governs the RFP Process. During the process of an

RFP there is no formal opening, due to the possibility of negotiated components

of the proposal. No proposal responses or any negotiated components are made

public until after the award of the contract. If Council does not approve the

recommended offeror, negotiations may begin with the next highest ranked

vendor(s) or the RFP specifications will be re-advertised. The evaluation

results and cost information has been submitted to the City Manager in a

separate memo for informational purposes.



Funds will be budgeted each fiscal year for this on-going expense: General Fund

? Boards and Commissions ? Tax Assessor ? Contractual Services;

0101-290-1000-TAXA-6319.









?ITEM A?



A RESOLUTION



NO._____





A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) SMALL BUCKET TRUCK

(TEREX HI-RANGER LT40), VIA NATIONAL JOINT POWERS ALLIANCE (NJPA) CONTRACT

#031710-GII, FROM TEREX UTILITIES, INC. (WATERTOWN, SD)/GENIE INDUSTRIES IN THE

AMOUNT OF $99,789.00.



WHEREAS, the bucket truck is a replacement unit and will be used by the

Urban Forestry and Beautification Division of the Public Services Department to

cut low-lying limbs around City right-of-ways.



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

FOLLOWS:



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase one (1) small

bucket truck (Terex Hi-Ranger LT40) from Terex Utilities, Inc. (Watertown,

SD)/Genie Industries in the amount of $99,789.00. Funds are budgeted in the

FY12 Budget: Paving Fund ? Public Services ? Right of Way Maintenance ? Light

Trucks; 0203-260-3120-ROWM-7722.

_______________



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

held the _________ day of ____________________, 2012 and adopted at said

meeting by the affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Baker voting __________.

Councilor Barnes voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting .

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Huff voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Thomas voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.





_________________________________ _____________________________

Sandra T. Davis, Deputy Clerk of Council Teresa Pike Tomlinson, Mayor



?ITEM B?



A RESOLUTION



NO._____



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF FOUR (4) FLATBED DUMP TRUCK

CAB AND CHASSIS FROM CARL GREGORY DODGE-C-J, (COLUMBUS, GA) IN THE AMOUNT OF

$100,492.00; AND FOUR (4) FLATBED DUMP TRUCK BODIES FROM TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT

CO., (ALBANY, GA) IN THE AMOUNT OF $37,740.00.



WHEREAS, these vehicles were approved for purchase in the FY12 Mid-Year

Budget, and will be used by Parks and Recreation Department and Public Services

Department to transport equipment and to pick up materials on the City?s

right-of-way. These are replacement vehicles; and,



WHEREAS, Carl Gregory Dodge-C-J was the awarded vendor for RFB 11-0044, Flatbed

Dump Truck (Cab and Chassis). Carl Gregory Dodge-C-J, has agreed to provide the

four (4) additional cab and chassis for the same, awarded bid price of

$25,123.00 per unit, for a grand total of $100,492.00; and,



WHEREAS, Transport Equipment Co. was the awarded vendor for RFB 11-0044,

Flatbed Dump Truck (Body). Transport Equipment Co., has agreed to provide the

four (4) additional dump truck bodies for the same, awarded bid price of

$9,435.00 per unit, for a grand total of $37,740.00.



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



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase four (4) flatbed

dump truck cab and chassis from Carl Gregory Dodge-C-J, (Columbus, GA) in the

amount of $100,492.00; and four (4) flatbed dump truck bodies from Transport

Equipment Co., (Albany, GA) in the amount of $37,740.00. Funds are budgeted in

the FY12 Mid-Year Budget as follows:

Parks & Recreation: General Fund ? Parks and Recreation ? Parks Services ?

Light Trucks; 0101-270-2100-ROWM-7722.

Public Services: Paving Fund ? Public Services ?Right-of-Way Maintenance ?

Light Trucks; 0203-260-3120-PSRV-7722.

______________



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

the _________ day of ____________, 2012 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Baker voting __________.

Councilor Barnes voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting __________.

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Huff voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Thomas voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.







_________________________________ _____________________________

Sandra T. Davis, Deputy Clerk of Council Teresa Pike Tomlinson, Mayor

"ITEM C"

A RESOLUTION



NO._______



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF EIGHT (8) ?-TON CREW CAB, 4X4

PICKUP TRUCKS (FORD F-150 SUPERCREW), FROM RIVERTOWN FORD, (COLUMBUS, GA) IN

THE AMOUNT OF $200,656.00.

WHEREAS, these vehicles were approved for purchase in the FY12 Mid-Year Budget.

Five (5) vehicles will be used by the Parks and Recreation Department; one (1)

vehicle will be used by the Fleet Division; and two (2) vehicles will be used

by supervisors of the Street Improvements and the Street Repairs & Maintenance

Divisions of the Public Services Department to perform daily job assignments.

These are replacement vehicles; and,

WHEREAS, Rivertown Ford was the awarded vendor for RFB 12-0023 ?-Ton Crew Cab,

4x4 Pickup Trucks, and has agreed to provide the eight (8) additional vehicles

for the awarded bid price of $25,082.00 per unit, for a total amount of

$200,656.00.

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

That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase eight (8) ?-Ton Crew

Cab, 4x4 Pickup Trucks (Ford F-150 Supercrew) from Rivertown Ford (Columbus,

GA) in the amount of $200,656.00. Funds are budgeted in the FY12 Mid-Year

Budget as follows:

Parks & Recreation: General Fund ? Parks and Recreation ? Aquatics ? Light

Trucks; 0101-270-4413-AQUT-7722 ? $25,082.00; and General Fund ? Parks and

Recreation ? Parks Services ? Light Trucks; 0101-270-2100-PSRV-7722 ?

$100,328.00.

Fleet Division: General Fund ? Public Services ?Fleet Management ? Light

Trucks; 0101-260-2300-VHCL-7722.

Public Services: Paving Fund ? Public Services ?Street Improvements ? Light

Trucks; 0203-260-2100-STRT-7722; and Paving Fund ? Public Services ?Repairs and

Maintenance ? Light Trucks; 0203-260-3110-REPR-7722.

________________



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

the _________ day of ____________, 2012 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Baker voting __________.

Councilor Barnes voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting __________.

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Huff voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Thomas voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.





_________________________________ _____________________________

Sandra T. Davis, Deputy Clerk of Council Teresa Pike Tomlinson, Mayor

?ITEM D?





A RESOLUTION



NO.______





A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) VAN WITH LIFT (FORD

ECONOLINE [1 TON] W/ADA UPFIT) VIA GEORGIA STATEWIDE CONTRACT, SWC

#S-90795-C60, FROM ALLAN VIGIL FORD (MORROW, GA) IN THE AMOUNT OF $39,839.00.



WHEREAS, the van with lift was approved in the FY12 Mid-Year Budget, and will

be utilized by the Parks and Recreation Department, Therapeutics Division. This

is a replacement vehicle.



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

FOLLOWS:



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase one (1) Van with

Lift (Ford Econoline [1 Ton] w/ADA upfit) via Georgia State Contract, SWC

#S-90795-C60, from Allan Vigil Ford (Morrow, GA) in the amount of $39,839.00.

Funds are budgeted in the FY12 Budget: General Fund ? Parks and Recreation ?

Therapeutics ? Light Trucks; 0101 ? 270 ?4433 ? THRP ? 7722.

__________________



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

held the _________ day of ____________________, 2012 and adopted at said

meeting by the affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Baker voting __________.

Councilor Barnes voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting .

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Huff voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Thomas voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.





_________________________________ _____________________________

Sandra T. Davis, Deputy Clerk of Council Teresa Pike Tomlinson, Mayor



?ITEM E?



A RESOLUTION



NO._____



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO YANCEY BROTHERS (ATLANTA, GA), IN

THE AMOUNT OF $27,179.06, FOR REPAIRS REQUIRED FOR A 2005 CATERPILLAR D7R BULL

DOZIER.



WHEREAS, in February, Fleet Shop personnel reported that the bull

dozier operating at Granite Bluff landfill was leaking fluid and having

problems pushing landfill waste. After preliminary checks, at the landfill by

two Heavy Equipment Shop mechanics, the bull dozier was transported to the

Fleet Shop where problems with the transmission were found. Yancey Brothers

was called to further diagnose the problem. After testing and inspection,

Yancey Brothers determined that the transmission had to be removed and sent to

Albany, Georgia to be reconditioned; and,



WHEREAS, Yancey Brothers was selected to perform the repairs because

the vendor is the authorized Caterpillar dealer in this area.



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

FOLLOWS:



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to make payment to Yancey

Brothers (Atlanta, GA), in the amount of $27,179.06, for repairs required for a

2005 Caterpillar D7R Bull Dozier. Funds are available in the FY12 Budget:

General Fund ? Auto Parts and Supplies Balance Sheet Account; 0101- 1562.





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

held the _________ day of ____________________, 2012 and adopted at said

meeting by the affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Baker voting __________.

Councilor Barnes voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting .

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Huff voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Thomas voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.





_________________________________ _____________________________

Sandra T. Davis, Deputy Clerk of Council Teresa Pike Tomlinson, Mayor

?ITEM F?

A RESOLUTION



NO._____



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT FROM W.W.

GRAINGER, INC., AND SAFETY ZONE SPECIALISTS, INC., FOR THE ESTIMATED ANNUAL

CONTRACT NOT TO EXCEED $51,601.33.



WHEREAS, the equipment, which includes: barricades, barricade lights, traffic

cones, drums, safety flags, etc., will be purchased by the Public Services

Department on an ?as needed? basis; and,



WHEREAS, the contract period will be three years.



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



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase traffic safety

equipment from W.W. Grainger, Inc., and Safety Zone Specialists, Inc., for the

estimated annual contract not to exceed $51,601.33. Funds are budgeted each

fiscal year for this ongoing expense: Various Departments - Operating

Materials; 6728.



____________________



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

the _________ day of ____________, 2012 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Baker voting __________.

Councilor Barnes voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting .

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Huff voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Thomas voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.







_________________________________ _____________________________

Sandra T. Davis, Deputy Clerk of Council Teresa Pike Tomlinson, Mayor



?ITEM G?



A RESOLUTION



NO.______



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN ANNUAL CONTRACT WITH MOTOROLA

SOLUTIONS, INC., (LAWRENCEVILLE, GA) TO PROVIDE DIGITAL RADIO UPGRADES FOR

METRA TRANSIT SYSTEM FOR AN INITIAL PURCHASE CONTRACT VALUE OF $213,978.69, TO

BE MADE BY JUNE 30, 2012. METRA MAY PURCHASE UP TO THREE (3) DIGITAL RADIO

UPGRADES, PER SUBSEQUENT CONTRACT YEARS, BASED ON THE YEARLY PRICING STRUCTURE

PRESENTED BY THE SUCCESSFUL VENDOR.



WHEREAS, the contract term will be for two years with the option to renew for

three additional twelve-month periods. Contract renewal is contingent upon the

mutual agreement of the City and the contracted vendor; and,



WHEREAS, the Digital Radio Upgrade will allow METRA to be in sync with the

other emergency departments in Columbus who have digital radios. The upgrade

will also allow communication between the City?s Emergency Response Team and

METRA?s Dispatch Office, Supervisors and Buses in the event of an accident.

METRA is a partner in the City?s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency

Evacuations Plans; and,



WHEREAS, equipment must be compatible to the Motorola certified

equipment that is currently used by METRA, Public Safety and General Government

agencies of Columbus Consolidated Government.



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



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

contract with Motorola Solutions, Inc., (Lawrenceville, GA), to provide digital

radio upgrades for METRA Transit System for an initial purchase contract value

of $213,978.69 to be made by June 30, 2012. METRA may purchase up to three

(3) digital radio upgrades, per subsequent contract years, based on the yearly

pricing structure, presented by the successful vendor. Funds are budgeted

each fiscal year for this ongoing expense: Transportation Fund - Transportation

? Capital Expend ? Over $5,000; 0751-610-2400-MFTA-7761.

________________



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

held the _________ day of _________________, 2012 and adopted at said meeting

by the affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Baker voting __________.

Councilor Barnes voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting __________.

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Huff voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Thomas voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.







_________________________________ _____________________________

Sandra T. Davis, Deputy Clerk of Council Teresa Pike Tomlinson, Mayor

?ITEM H?



A RESOLUTION



NO. ______



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CONTRACT WITH HARRIS COMPUTER (STATESBORO,

GA) TO PROVIDE PRINTING AND MAILING SERVICES TO THE MUSCOGEE COUNTY BOARD OF

TAX ASSESSORS FOR PERSONAL PROPERTY AND RESIDENTIAL TAX MATTERS.



WHEREAS, an RFP was administered (RFP No. 12-0012), and eight proposals

were received; and,



WHEREAS, the proposal submitted by Harris Computer was deemed most

advantageous to the City; and,



WHEREAS, the printing and mailing services will be used by the Muscogee

County Board of Tax Assessors to print and mail official Real Property Tax

Notices, Personal Property Tax Matter Notices and Personal Property Returns;

and,



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

option to renew for three additional twelve month period. Contract renewal is

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



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

FOLLOWS:



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into a contract

with Harris Computer to provide printing and mailing services to the Muscogee

County Board of Tax Assessors for Personal Property and Residential Tax

matters. Funds will be budgeted each fiscal year for this on-going expense:

General Fund ? Boards and Commissions ? Tax Assessor ? Contractual Services;

0101-290-TAXA-6319.

__________________



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

held the _____day of____________________, 2012 and adopted at said meeting by

the affirmative vote of_________members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Baker voting __________.

Councilor Barnes voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting .

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Huff voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Thomas voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.



_________________________________ _____________________________

Sandra T. Davis, Deputy Clerk of Council Teresa Pike Tomlinson, Mayor

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