Columbus, Georgia

Georgia's First Consolidated Government

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

Council Members

CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA

3/9/2010





I. FEDERAL COURTHOUSE/POST OFFICE - ENCROACHMENT:



Authorization is requested of a variance and permanent encroachment

into 2nd Avenue right-of-way for a dumpster pad, black steel fencing,

landscaping, security gate controls and bollards adjacent to the Federal

Courthouse/U. S. Post Office located at 120 - 12th Street. An agenda report,

map, pictures, and resolution are attached. (DELAYED) Click link to access

document.





II. WHITTLESEY ROAD WIDENING PROJECT CONDEMNATION

(PARCEL 2D):



Authorization is requested for the acquisition of Parcel 2D, 1680

Whittlesey Road for the Whittlesey Road Widening Project totaling 0.245 =/-

acres for Right of Way, Easement "1" for 0.105 Acres of Construction and

Maintenance of Slope & Utilities and Easement "2" for 0.071 acres=/- of

Construction and Maintenance of Slope & Utilities for County Road and/or

Municipal Street purposes, and authorizing the filing of a Declaration of

Taking. An agenda report, map and resolution are attached. (Approved)

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III. WHITTLESEY ROAD WIDENING PROJECT CONDEMNATION

(PARCEL 2C):



Authorization is requested to for the acquisition of Parcel 2C, 1688

Whittlesey Road (map attached) for the Whittlesey Road Widening Project

totaling 0.031 =/- acres for Right of Way and 0.083 Acres of Easement for

Construction and Maintenance of Slope & Utilities Easement for County Road

and/or Municipal Street purposes, and authorizing the filing of a Declaration

of Taking. An agenda report, map and resolution are attached. (Approved)

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IV. PURCHASES: Click link to access document.



Approval is requested of items "A" thru "I":



A. Payment to Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (Approved)

B. Storm Drain Rehabilitation: Stimulus Rehab (Approved)

C. Mobile Satellite Internet System (Approved)

D. EOD Robot (Icor Technology MK3 ? Caliber? or Equivalent)

(Approved)

E. Public Safety Building Exterior Waterproofing and New Gutters

(Approved)

F. LGFS/GHRS Annual Software Maintenance Agreement (Approved)

G. Lotus Notes Annual License Renewal (Approved)

H. Purchase of Wetland/Streambank Credits (Approved)

I. Declaration and Donation of Refuse Trucks (Approved)





V. ELECTIONS/REGISTRATION'S OFFICE -- STATUS REPORT:



Nancy Boren, Executive Director of Elections/Registration, will present

a status report on consolidating voting precincts.





CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA

3/9/2010

Page 2



Bid Advertisements

(Schedule bid opening dates)





March 10, 2010

1. Warm Springs Bike Trail: Cooper Creek Bridge & Flat Rock Park Bridge ? RFB

No. 10-0041

Scope of Bid

Provide construction of bridges at Cooper Creek and Flat Rock Park. The work

includes structural and site work in accordance with the designated plans and

specifications.



2. Lakebottom Park Track & Field Resurfacing and Trench Drain Installation ?

RFB No. 10-0040

Scope of Bid

The track and field resurfacing consists of providing a polyurethane running

track surface with structural spray finish, long jump/triple jump runway and

high jump area resurfacing and related work. The City will be responsible for

demolishing and removing the existing track.



The trench drain consists of installing a pre-cast, interlocking polyester

concrete trench drainage system around the entire track. The resurfacing

contractor shall be a member of the American Sports Builders Association.



March 12, 2010

1. Demolition Services (Annual Contract) ? RFP No. 10-0012

Scope of RFP

Provide all necessary equipment, materials, transportation, and labor for

residential and commercial demolition services on an ?as needed basis? for

Columbus Consolidated Government. The contract will 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.



2. Gym System (Re-Bid) ? RFB No. 10-0044

Scope of Bid

Provide and install a commercial grade gym system to Columbus Police

Department. The system shall consist of commercial grade strength equipment,

free weight equipment, treadmills, elliptical equipment, recumbent bikes and

magnetic cycles. For the strength equipment, vendors are requested to submit

bids for both belt systems and cable systems. The separate pricing is for

budgetary comparative purposes.



For uniformity and aesthetic purposes, the Columbus Police Department will only

consider commercial grade gym systems; bid submittals consisting of multiple

equipment manufacturers will not be considered. The exception will be the

dumbbells, plates and rack.









CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA

3/9/2010

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Bid Advertisements

(Schedule bid opening dates)

(cont'd)



March 17, 2010

1. Lakebottom Park Walking Trail Improvements ? RFB No. 10-0043

Scope of Bid

Provide installation of park benches, trash receptacles, and concrete handicap

ramps. Additional work includes dumping, spreading and compacting M-10

screening material and replacing treated lumber used for trail edging.



All work shall be performed in accordance with the State of Georgia, Department

of Transportation ? Standard Specifications, Construction of Transportation

Systems, 2001 Edition or as Amended and in accordance with the contract

documents.



2. Building Improvements for the Historic Train Depot (Re-Bid) ? RFB No. 10-0046

A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference/Site Visit is scheduled at 9:00 A.M. (Eastern)

on Wednesday, March 17, 2010. Vendors shall convene in the lobby area of the

Train Depot (Chamber of Commerce), which is located at 1200 6th Avenue,

Columbus, GA 31902. Vendors will be allowed a 10-minute grace period. Any

vendor who is not present in the lobby area of the Train Depot (Chamber of

Commerce) within 10 minutes after the time slated for the beginning of the

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

further in the bid process.



March 19, 2010

1. Real Estate Appraisal Services (Annual Contract) ? RFP No. 10-0014

Scope of RFP

Provide real estate appraisal services for various projects involving land

acquisition and disposition on an ?as needed basis?. The contract will 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.



2. Soft Body Armor (Annual Contract) ?RFP No. 10-0015

Scope of RFP

The Columbus Consolidated Government is requesting proposals from qualified

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

Police, Marshal and Sheriff Departments of the Columbus Consolidated Government

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

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





CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA

3/9/2010

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Bid Advertisements

(Schedule bid opening dates)

(cont'd)



March 24, 2010

1. Oil & Lubricants (Annual Contract) ? RFB No. 10-0047

Scope of Bid

Provide various types of oil & lubricants on an ?as needed? basis to

the Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) to be utilized by METRA Transit

Department. The initial term of this contract shall be for three years, with

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



2. Paper & Plastic Products (Annual Contract) ? RFB No. 10-0050

Scope of Bid

Provide paper and plastic products, of various types and quantities, to

the Public Services department on an ?as needed? basis. The contract period

will be for two (2) years with the option to renew for three (3) additional

twelve-month periods.



March 26, 2010

1. Emergency Clean-up and Debris Removal (Annual Contract) ? RFP No.

10-0018

Scope of RFP

Provide services for emergency clean-up and removal of debris that may result

from natural (storm, fallen trees, etc.) or man made disasters (terrorism,

remnants of destroyed buildings, etc.) on an ?as needed basis?. The contract

will 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.



March 31, 2010

1. Building Improvements for the Historic Train Depot (Re-Bid) ? RFB No. 10-0046

Scope of Bid

The work includes, but is not limited to, the installation of HVAC drain pans,

electrical fixture replacement, interior and exterior painting, carpet

replacement, and interior and exterior carpentry work. The City will only

consider bids from contractors with experience in restoration work for historic

structures.





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