Agenda Item #_1_
Columbus Consolidated Government
Council Meeting
November 6, 2007
Agenda Report #__207__
TO: Mayor and Councilors
SUBJECT: Purchase Authorizations
INITIATED BY: Finance Department
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(A) WASHER EXTRACTOR AND DRYER ? RFB NO. 08-0020
It is requested that Council authorize the purchase of a commercial washer
extractor and a gas dryer from Commercial Coin & Laundry Equipment Company in
the amount of $50,094.00. This replacement equipment will be used at the
Muscogee County Jail.
Twenty-one bid invitations were mailed and the specifications were posted on
the City?s website. Two bids were received on October 10, 2007 and this bid
has been advertised, opened and reviewed. The bidders were:
DESCRIPTION WASHER EXTRACTOR GAS
DRYER
Commercial & Coin Laundry Equipment Company
(Gulf Breeze, FL) 43,587.00 6,507.00
TriState Technical Services
(Waycross, GA) *31,888.00 7,252.00
*The bid specified a Braun 100NESP-2 Washer Extractor, which is equivalent
equipment that operates the same as the other three machines currently in
place. The site is already plumbed and prepared for installation of a Braun
100NESP-2, with little or no modification. More importantly, the machines are
operated by inmate labor; therefore, it is important to maintain a continuity
of equipment with the same loading and operation instructions. Tri-State
Technical Services proposed a Pellerin Milnor 42026X7J washer extractor; the
vendor?s proposed equipment does not meet specifications. The Purchasing
Division provided written notification to Tri-State Technical Services.
Funds are budgeted in the FY08 Budget, Sheriff-Jail ? Capital Expenditures Over
$5000; 0101-550-2600-JAIL-7761.
(B) PAYMENT FOR AMUSEMENT PARK TICKETS FOR G.R.E.A.T. PROGRAM
It is requested that Council approve the payment to Six Flags Over Georgia for
amusement park tickets in the amount of $21,521.50. The tickets were used to
take children participating in the G.R.E.A.T. program to Six Flags/White Water
during Summer months of 2007.
The Columbus Police Department Gang Resistance Education And Training
(G.R.E.A.T.) Program is currently in its eleventh year. G.R.E.A.T. is a life ?
skills competency program designed to provide students with the skills they
need to avoid gang pressure and youth violence. G.R.E.A.T. violence prevention
curriculum helps students develop beliefs and practice behaviors that will help
them avoid destructive behavior. The G.R.E.A.T. Program helps youths avoid
gang membership, prevent violence and criminal activity, and develop a positive
relationship with law enforcement. This is accomplished by using a skills-based
approach that addresses three domain of learning: cognitive, behavioral, and
affective. The G.R.E.A.T. Program produces attitude and behavioral change
through a unique combination of skills training, cooperative learning,
discussion, and role-playing. Students are provided with many opportunities to
model and practice relevant life skills.
The summer component of the program is filled with classroom curriculum and
extra curricular activities, which serve to reinforce the 13-week school
program with cognitive, social, and self ? esteem building opportunities. The
summer education and recreation program continues to build on the G.R.E.A.T.
school based program. Students enjoy recreational games, outings and
participation in community service projects. The goals for the summer component
are:
To provide the opportunities for children to enhance both life and social skills
To help make children aware of alternatives to gang involvement.
To provide structure during the summer break
The outings to Six Flags/White Water comprise a portion of the Summer
component. The Police Department averages between two hundred -fifty and two
hundred seventy -five students, per year, for the summer program.
Funding is available through a grant awarded by the Department of Justice to
operate the G.R.E.A.T. Program, FY08 Budget: Multi Government Project Fund -
Police- G.R.E.A.T. Program ? Operating Materials; 0216-400-3370-GREA-6728.
?ITEM A?
A RESOLUTION
NO.______
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A COMMERCIAL WASHER EXTRACTOR AND A
GAS DRYER FROM COMMERCIAL COIN & LAUNDRY EQUIPMENT COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF
$50,094.00.
WHEREAS, this replacement equipment will be used at the Muscogee County
Jail.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the City Manager is hereby authorized purchase a commercial
washer extractor and gas dryer from Commercial Coin & Laundry Equipment Company
in the amount of $50,094.00. Funds are budgeted in the FY08 Budget,
Sheriff-Jail ? Capital Expenditures Over $5000; 0101-550-2600-JAIL-7761.
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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 __________.
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Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor
?ITEM B?
A RESOLUTION
NO.______________
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT TO SIX FLAGS OVER GEORGIA FOR
AMUSEMENT PARK TICKETS IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,521.50.
WHEREAS, the tickets were used to take children participating in the
G.R.E.A.T. program to Six Flags/White Water during Summer months of 2007; and,
WHEREAS, the Columbus Police Department Gang Resistance Education And Training
(G.R.E.A.T.) Program is currently in its eleventh year. G.R.E.A.T. is a life ?
skills competency program designed to provide students with the skills they
need to avoid gang pressure and youth violence; and,
WHEREAS, the outings to Six Flags/White Water comprise a portion of the Summer
component. The Police Department averages between two hundred -fifty and two
hundred seventy -five students, per year, for the summer program.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the City Manager is hereby authorized to make payment to Six Flags
Over Georgia for amusement park tickets in the amount of $21,521.50. Funding
is available through a grant awarded by the Department of Justice to operate
the G.R.E.A.T. Program, FY08 Budget: Multi Government Project Fund - Police-
G.R.E.A.T. Program ? Operating Materials; 0216-400-3370-GREA-6728.
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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 __________.
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Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor
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