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Council Members

Agenda Item # 4





Columbus Consolidated Government

Council Meeting



December 12, 2006





Agenda Report # 66





TO: Mayor and Councilors



SUBJECT: Purchase Authorizations



INITIATED BY: Finance Department



(A) 4X4 OFF-ROAD UTILITY VEHICLE - RFB NO. 07-0024



It is requested that Council authorize the purchase of one (1) 4x4 off-road

utility vehicle from Dal-Kawa Cycle Center (Hendersonville, NC), in the amount

of $12,288.24.



The 4x4 of road utility vehicle is an additional unit that will be used by the

Pine Grove Landfill to transport personnel and materials to perform work on the

slopes of the now closed landfill and Pine Grove Landfill.



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

on November 17, 2006 from two bidders. This bid has been advertised, opened

and reviewed. The bidders were:



Vendors Unit Cost

Dal-Kawa Cycle Center (Hendersonville, NC) $ 12,288.24

Extreme Powersports (Columbus, GA) $ 12,628.00



Funds are budgeted in the FY07 Budget: Integrated Waste Management Fund ?

Public Services ? Pine Grove Landfill ? Off Road Equipment;

0207-260-3560-PGRO-7725.



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(B) WHEEL LOADER WITH TOOL CARRIER - RFB NO. 07-0020



It is requested that Council authorize the purchase of one (1) wheel loader

with tool carrier from Tractor & Equipment Company (Columbus, GA), in the

amount of $108,916.00.



The wheel loader is a replacement unit. It will be used by the Park Services

Division at all City owned outdoor recreation facilities to perform a variety

of jobs to include scrape/dig dirt and to load and unload pallets of materials.



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

on November 1, 2006 from seven bidders. This bid has been advertised, opened

and reviewed. The bidders were:



Vendors Unit Cost

Tractor & Equipment Company (Columbus, GA) $ 108,916.00

Forestry 21, LLC (LaFayette, AL) 1 $ 99,500.00

Zion USA (Morris Plains, NJ) 2 $ 105,678.20

Nationwide Equipment (Columbus, GA) $ 110,181.75

Metrac, Inc. (Columbus, GA) $ 111,000.00

Yancey Brothers (Columbus, GA) $ 114,355.25

ASC Construction Equipment (Smyrna, GA) 3 $ 125,124.00



1 The bid submitted by Forestry 21 does not meet specifications for the

planetary location, travel speed or hinged radiator mast. The vendor has been

notified in writing and given an opportunity to respond.



2 Zion USA failed to include the required Addendum No. One acknowledgement.

Therefore, the vendor?s bid was deemed incomplete.



3 ASC Construction Equipment failed to include the required warranty.

Therefore, the vendor?s bid was deemed incomplete.



Funds are budgeted in the FY07 Budget: General Fund ? Parks and Recreation ?

Parks Services ? Heavy Trucks; 0101-270-2100-PSRV-7723.



?ITEM A?



A RESOLUTION

NO.___________



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) 4X4 OFF-ROAD UTILITY

VEHICLE FROM DAL-KAWA CYCLE CENTER (HENDERSONVILLE, NC), IN THE AMOUNT OF

$12,288.24.



WHEREAS, The 4x4 of road utility vehicle is an additional unit that

will be used by the Pine Grove Landfill to transport personnel and materials to

perform work on the slopes of the now closed landfill and Pine Grove Landfill.



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

FOLLOWS:



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase one (1) 4x4 off-

road utility vehicle from Dal-Kawa Cycle Center (Hendersonville, NC), in the

amount of $12,288.24. Funds are budgeted in the FY07 Budget: Integrated Waste

Management Fund ? Public Services ? Pine Grove Landfill ? Off Road Equipment;

0207-260-3560-PGRO-7725.

______________________________



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

held the _________ day of _________________, 2006 and adopted at said meeting

by the affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Anthony voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting __________ .

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Hunter voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Rodgers voting __________.

Councilor Suber voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.







_______________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Robert S. Poydasheff, Mayor

?ITEM B?



A RESOLUTION

NO.___________



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) WHEEL LOADER WITH TOOL

CARRIER FROM TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT COMPANY (COLUMBUS, GA), IN THE AMOUNT OF

$108,916.00.



WHEREAS, The wheel loader is a replacement unit. It will be used by

the Park Services Division at all City owned outdoor recreation facilities to

perform a variety of jobs to include scrape/dig dirt and to load and unload

pallets of materials.



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

FOLLOWS:



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

loader with tool carrier from Tractor & Equipment Company (Columbus, GA), in

the amount of $108,916.00. Funds are budgeted in the FY07 Budget: General

Fund ? Parks and Recreation ? Parks Services ?Heavy Trucks;

0101-270-2100-PSRV-7723.

______________________________



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

held the _________ day of _________________, 2006 and adopted at said meeting

by the affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Anthony voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting __________ .

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Hunter voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Rodgers voting __________.

Councilor Suber voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.







_______________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Robert S. Poydasheff, Mayor





DATE: December 12, 2006



TO: Mayor and Councilors



FROM: Pamela Hodge, Interim Director of Finance



SUBJECT: Advertised Bids





December 20, 2006

1. Roofing Consulting Services ? RFP No. 07-0005

Scope of RFP

Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) is seeking proposals for roofing

consulting services for the removal and replacement of two (2) low slope roofs,

totaling approximately 22,000 sq. ft. The services are required for Fox Senior

Center (3720 5th Avenue) and Fire Station #1 (205 10th Street).



2. Flood Abatement Project - 6th Avenue and Side Streets System (Re-Bid) - RFB

No. 07-0037

Scope of RFB

The Project consists of sewer and water system improvements including but not

limited to: approximately 550 feet of 8-foot by 6-foot box culvert; 790 feet of

8-foot by 8-foot box culvert; 1,100 feet of twin 10-foot by 8-foot box culvert;

1400 feet of 10-foot by 8- foot box culvert; 420 feet of 12-foot by 8-foot box

culvert; 60 feet of 14-foot by 8-foot box culvert; 5,100 feet of 14-foot by

12-foot box culvert; 1,540 feet of 72-inch gravity sewer; 1,100 feet of 60-inch

gravity sewer; 780 feet of 54-inch gravity sewer; 620 feet of 48-inch gravity

sewer; 130 feet of 42-inch gravity sewer; 130 feet of 36-inch gravity sewer; 30

feet of 30-inch gravity sewer; 1,500 feet of 24-inch gravity sewer; 100 feet of

15-inch gravity sewer; one river outfall structure; one diversion structure;

one drop structure; approximately 700 feet of 16-inch water main; 530 feet of

12-inch water main; 3,040 feet of 8-inch water main; 280 feet of 6-inch water

main; 5 railroad crossings; 1 state road crossing; streetscape improvements;

erosion and sedimentation control; and all associated restoration connections

and appurtenant Work.



3. Cab & Chassis/41,000# GVW Minimum (Re-Bid) ? RFB No. 07-0036

Scope of Bid

Provide one (1) cab and chassis for a combination sewer-cleaning machine to be

used by the Rainwater Management Division of the Public Services Department.



January 3, 2007

1. Bus Wash System ? RFB No. 07-0026

Scope of Bid

Provide a two-brush bus wash system, NS Wash Systems 3100 (or equal), to Metra

Transit System. The vendor shall provide a complete operational automatic

drive-through wash system, including activating switches, electrical solenoids

and motor starters. The vendor is responsible for removal of the existing

T-2000 system.

2. Service Contract for Various Types of Transmissions (Annual Contract) ? RFB

No. 07-0040

Scope of Bid

Provide repair/rebuild various types of transmissions to METRA Transit

System on an ?as needed? basis. The contract period will be for two years with

the option to renew for three additional twelve-month periods.



3. 35? Low Floor Buses (Annual Contract) ? RFB No. 07-0038

Scope of Bid

Provide 35? Low Floor Buses to METRA on an ?as needed basis?. The City

anticipates purchasing approximately 12 buses during Fiscal Year 2007 through

Fiscal Year 2012. The contract term shall be for one year with the option to

renew for five (5) additional twelve-month periods. The renewal will be based

solely upon the mutual agreement of both parties, the Columbus Consolidated

Government and the Contractor.



4. Ball Field Groomers ? RFB No. 07-0039

Scope of Bid

Provide two (2) ball field groomers to be used by the Parks and Recreation

Department.



January 5, 2007

1. Roadside Traffic Counters/Recorders ? RFP No. 07-0004

Scope of RFP

Columbus Consolidated Government is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to

provide roadside traffic counters/recorders for use by the Traffic Engineering

Division. This proposal should allow the Traffic Engineering Division to

purchase approximately 25 to 35 traffic counters/recorders, depending on price

and funding.

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