Columbus, Georgia

Georgia's First Consolidated Government

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Columbus, Georgia, 31902-1340
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Council Members

Agenda Item # 3





Columbus Consolidated Government

Council Meeting



January 17, 2006





Agenda Report # 89





TO: Mayor and Councilors



SUBJECT: Purchase Authorizations



INITIATED BY: Finance Department



(A) LGFS/GHRS ANNUAL MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT



It is requested that Council authorize payment to CGI-AMS, Inc. (Fairfax, VA),

in the amount of $190,162.00 for the annual maintenance support for the

LGFS/GHRS systems. The maintenance period will be from January 2006 ? January

2007.



This maintenance provides the Departments of Information Technology, Finance,

and Human Resources with software enhancements, documentation updates, User

Group support, Hotline support and access to the American Management Systems

(AMS)-sponsored ADVANTAGE Communications Forum. The following are modules

supported by this maintenance:



Advantage Financial (LGFS):

Fixed Assets

Cost Allocation

Extended Purchasing

Performance Measurement

Investment Inventory

Advanced Budget Preparation

Debt Management

Advanced Receivables

Report Distribution



Advantage HR (GHRS):

Position Control

Employee Relations

Employee Benefits

ADVANTAGE/DS



BRASS Budget Preparation Applications



Funds are budgeted in the FY06 Budget, Information Technology ? Software Lease;

0101-210-1000-ISS-6541.

(B) COLOR PHOTOCOPIER FOR PRINT SHOP AND GIS DIVISIONS (ANNUAL CONTRACT) ? RFB

NO. 06-0033



It is requested that Council approve the contract for the rental of three-color

photocopiers for the Print Shop and GIS Divisions from The Overby Company at a

lease cost of $ .115 cents per color copy and $ .013 cents per black/white

copy. The Print Shop and GIS Divisions estimate producing approximately

5,417. The estimated copy volume will be approximately 83,000 copies per

year. Contractor will provide repair services, maintain color photocopier and

also provide all expendable supplies, excluding copier paper. The color copier

is required by the Print Shop and GIS Divisions to enhance graphics for

presentations, and to provide color copies for City departments.



The minimum contract term shall be for sixty (60) months. The contract will be

automatically renewed (without the need for any further action) every 12 months

until the end of such 60-month term. Columbus Consolidated Government may

cancel this contract due to the Non-appropriation of funds for a given fiscal

year or Non-performance by Contractor. If non-performance is not cured within

30 days, the City can cancel the contract by providing the vendor written

notice of intent to cancel.



Bid specifications were posted on the City?s website, five bids were received

December 14, 2005. This bid has been advertised, opened and reviewed. The

bidders were:



Description/Vendor Rental cost per color copy excluding paper Rental cost per

Black/White copy excluding paper

The Overby Company (Columbus, GA) .115 .013

Lanier Worldwide (Columbus, GA) .17 .020

Ikon Office Solution (Columbus, GA) .18 No Bid

Berney Office Solutions (Columbus, GA) .05

*$1,09790 No Bid

American Business Equipment (Columbus, GA) .256 .08



*A Clarification was required from Berney Office Solutions because the vendor

listed the cost per copy as $ .05, and they also listed a monthly lease

payment of $1,097.90. The vendor clarified that the actual per copy cost would

be $ .25, which includes the monthly lease payment cost, as well as, the per

copy cost.



Funds are budgeted in the FY06 Budget and will be budgeted in subsequent fiscal

years, for this on going expense, Community & Economic Development ? Print Shop

? Equipment Rental, 0101-240-2900-PRNT-6543; Engineering ? Geographic

Information Systems ? Equipment Rental, 0101-250-2400-GIS-6543.



(C) SERVICE CONTRACT FOR FIRE EXTINGUISHERS (ANNUAL CONTRACT)

- RFB NO. 06-0023



It is requested that Council approve the service contract for fire

extinguishers on an ?as needed? basis from Columbus Fire & Safety Equipment,

Inc., for the estimated annual contract value of $30,000.00.

Based on previous fiscal year usage the Facilities Maintenance Department

estimates spending approximately $30,000.00 for these services. The contract

will be used by various departments of the City to service, repair and purchase

fire extinguishers, as well as, fire alarm monitoring.



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

additional twelve-month periods, contingent upon the mutual agreement of the

City and the Contractor.



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

received on October 26, 2005. This bid has been advertised, opened and

reviewed. The bidders were:

Funds are budgeted each fiscal year for this ongoing expense, Department of

Fire & EMS, Logistic/Support ? Miscellaneous Equipment Maintenance;

0101-410-3610-LOGI-6519, Metra ? Federal Transportation Administration ?

Vehicle Operation & Maintenance; 0751-610-2400-MFTA-6516, Public Services,

Fleet Management - Vehicle Maintenance ? Operating Materials ? Miscellaneous

Equipment Maintenance; 0101-260-2300-VHCL-6728, 6519; Public Services,

Facilities Maintenance ? Other Maintenance/Repairs ? Bldg Maintenance ? Parks &

Recreation, Public Services and General Government; 0101-260-3710-REPA-6527,

6528 and 6529.



* * * * * *



(D) SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT TRUCK CAB & CHASSIS



It is requested that Council authorize the purchase of three (3) cab & chassis

in the amount of $49,506.00 from Akins Ford (Winder, GA) for the Special

Enforcement Division.



The special enforcement bodies purchased in November (per Resolution No.

525-05) will be placed on the cab and chassis. The trucks will be used by the

Special Enforcement Division, of the Public Services Department, to pick up and

transport dogs, cats and other animals.



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

received on, December 7, 2005. This bid has been advertised, opened and

reviewed. The bidders were:





Vendors Unit Cost (3 Unit)

Total Cost

Akins Ford (Winder, GA) $16,502.00

$49,506.00

Allan Vigil Ford (Morrow, GA) $17,293.00

$51,879.00

Bill Heard Chevrolet (Columbus, GA) $18,211.00

$54,633.00

Caldwell Country Chevrolet (Caldwell, TX) $18,267.00

$54,801.00

Carl Black (Kennesaw, GA) $18,775.00

$56,325.00

Legacy Ford Mercury (McDonough, GA) $19,200.00

$57,600.00

Texas Motors Ford (Fort Worth, TX) $19,293.00

$57,879.00



Funds are budgeted in FY06 Budget, Public Services, Special Enforcement, Light

Trucks; 0101-260-2400-SPCL-7722.



?ITEM A?



A RESOLUTION



NO.______



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO CGI-AMS, INC., (FAIRFAX, VA), IN

THE AMOUNT OF $190,162.00 FOR THE ANNUAL MAINTENANCE SUPPORT FOR THE LGFS/GHRS

SYSTEMS.



WHEREAS, the maintenance period will be from January 2006 ? January 2007. This

maintenance provides the Departments of Information Technology, Finance, and

Human Resources with software enhancements, documentation updates, User Group

support, Hotline support and access to the American Management Systems

(AMS)-sponsored ADVANTAGE Communications Forum; and,



WHEREAS, the software modules supported by this maintenance are Advantage

Financial (LGFS), Report Distribution, Advantage HR (GHRS) and BRASS Budget

Preparation Applications.



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



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

Management Systems, Inc. (Fairfax, VA), in the amount of $190,162.00 for the

annual maintenance support for the LGFS/GHRS systems. Funds are budgeted in

the FY06 Budget, Information Technology ? Software Lease;

0101-210-1000-ISS-6541.

______________________________



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 EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR THE RENTAL OF

THREE-COLOR PHOTOCOPIERS FOR THE PRINT SHOP AND GIS DIVISION FROM THE OVERBY

COMPANY AT A LEASE COST OF $.115 CENTS PER COLOR COPY, AND $ .013 CENTS PER

BLACK/WHITE COPY.



WHEREAS, the Print Shop and GIS Divisions estimate producing approximately

5,417. The estimated copy volume will be approximately 83,000 copies per

year. Contractor will provide repair services, maintain color photocopier and

also provide all expendable supplies, excluding copier paper, and;



WHEREAS, the color copier is required by the Print Shop and GIS Divisions to

enhance graphics for presentations, and to provide color copies for the City

Departments, and;



WHEREAS, the minimum contract term shall be for sixty (60) months. The

contract will be automatically renewed (without the need for any further

action) every 12 months until the end of such 60-month term. Columbus

Consolidated Government may cancel this contract due to the Non-appropriation

of funds for a given fiscal year or Non-performance by Contractor. If

non-performance is not cured within 30 days, the City can cancel the contract

by providing the vendor written notice of intent to cancel.



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



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute a contract for

the rental of three-color photocopiers for the Print Shop and GIS Divisions

from The Overby Company at a lease cost of $ .115 cents per color copy, and $

.013 cents per black/white copy. Funds are budgeted in the FY06 Budget and

will be budgeted in subsequent fiscal years, for this on going expense,

Community & Economic Development ? Print Shop ? Equipment Rental,

0101-240-2900-PRNT-6543; Engineering ? Geographic Information Systems ?

Equipment Rental, 0101-250-2400-GIS-6543.

____________________________________________



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 C?



A RESOLUTION



NO._____________



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SERVICE CONTRACT FOR FIRE EXTINGUISHERS ON AN ?AS

NEEDED? BASIS FROM COLUMBUS FIRE & SAFETY EQUIPMENT, INC., FOR THE ESTIMATED

ANNUAL CONTRACT VALUE OF $30,000.00.



WHEREAS, based on previous fiscal year usage the Facilities Maintenance

Department estimates spending approximately $30,000.00 for these services. The

contract for fire extinguishers will be used by various departments of the

City; and,



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

for three additional twelve month periods.



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



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to procure a service

contract for fire extinguishers from Columbus Fire & Safety Equipment, Inc.,

for the estimated annual contract value of $30,000.00. Funds are budgeted each

year for this ongoing expense, Department of Fire & EMS, Logistic/Support ?

Miscellaneous Equipment Maintenance; 0101-410-3610-LOGI-6519, Metra ? Federal

Transportation Administration ? Vehicle Operation & Maintenance;

0751-610-2400-MFTA-6516, Public Services, Fleet Management - Vehicle

Maintenance ? Operating Materials ? Miscellaneous Equipment Maintenance;

0101-260-2300-VHCL-6728, 6519; Public Services, Facilities Maintenance ? Other

Maintenance/Repairs ? Bldg Maintenance ? Parks & Recreation, Public Services

and General Government; 0101-260-3710-REPA-6527, 6528 and 6529.

______________________________



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 D?



A RESOLUTION



NO._____







A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF THREE (3) CAB & CHASSIS IN THE AMOUNT

OF $49,506.00 FROM AKINS FORD (WINDER, GA) FOR THE SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT DIVISION.



WHEREAS, the special enforcement bodies purchased in November (per Resolution

No. 525-05) will be placed on the cab and chassis. The trucks will be used by

the Special Enforcement Division, of the Public Services Department, to pick up

and transport dogs, cats and other animals.



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



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase three (3) cab &

chassis in the amount of $49,506.00 from Akins Ford (Winder, GA) for the

Special Enforcement Division. Funds are budgeted in FY06 Budget, Public

Services, Special Enforcement, Light Trucks; 0101-260-2400-SPCL-7722.

______________________________



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: January 17, 2006



TO: Mayor and Councilors



FROM: Angela Cole, Director of Finance



SUBJECT: Advertised Bids





January 18, 2006

1. Cargo Vans ? RFB No. 06-0044

Scope of RFB

Provide two (2), ? ton cargo vans to be used by the Facilities Maintenance

Division of the Public Services Department and Traffic Engineering Division of

the Engineering Department.



January 20, 2006

1. Fitness Equipment ? RFP No. 06-0003

Scope of RFP

Provide and install fitness equipment at fourteen (14) stations of Columbus

Fire & Emergency Medical Services. The fitness equipment shall consist of

commercial treadmills, commercial stationary bicycles, commercial rowers, and

multi-gyms; one set of equipment shall be installed at each location.



2. GIS Website ? RFP No. 06-0004

Scope of RFP

Provide a website solution to contain GIS data for the Engineering Department.

This may be in the form of a finished website, that will be maintained for a

period of one year by the vendor or software that will allow the department to

develop and maintain their own website.



January 25, 2006

1. Ford Crown Victoria Pursuit Vehicles (Re-Bid)? RFB No. 06-0048

Scope of RFB

This specification covers eighteen (18) Police Pursuit, Ford Crown Victorias to

be used by the Police and Sheriff Departments. Due to interior and storage

space needs, the City has decided that the Ford Crown Victoria is the only

pursuit car that meets their needs in those areas.



February 1, 2006

1. Agriculture Tractors ? RFB No. 06-0046

Scope of RFB

Provide three (3) agriculture tractors to be used by the Right-of-Way

Maintenance Division of the Public Services Department and Parks Services

Division of the Parks and Recreation Department.



2. 14 Passenger MFSAB Type A School Bus ? RFB No. 06-0047

Scope of RFB

Provide one (1) 14-Passenger MFSAB Type A School Bus to be used by the

Recreation Services Division of the Parks and Recreation Department.



February 8, 2006

1. Truck Cab & Chassis with 12? Flat Bed Dump Body ? RFB No. 06-0049

Scope of RFB

Provide five (5) trucks, cab and chassis with 12-foot flat bed dump bodies to

be used by the Paving and Repairs, Right-Of-Way Maintenance and Rainwater

Management Division of the Public Services Department.



2. 16? Flat Bed w/Lift Tailgate ? RFB No. 06-0050

Scope of RFB

Provide one (1) 16-Foot Flat Bed w/Lift Tailgate cutaway to be used by the

Traffic Engineering Division.

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