Columbus, Georgia

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Council Members

Agenda Item # 4



Columbus Consolidated Government

Council Meeting



April 11, 2006





Agenda Report # 127





TO: Mayor and Councilors



SUBJECT: Purchase Authorizations



INITIATED BY: Finance Department





(A) WATER MANAGEMENT SERVICES (ANNUAL CONTRACT) ? RFB NO. 06-0063



It is requested that Council approve the annual contract for water management

services from Superior Water Services, at a monthly cost of $1,036.38 or

$12,436.56 annually. Contractor will provide all labor, materials and

equipment to provide a complete service-oriented water treatment management

program. The water treatment program is needed, but not limited to, the

prevention of mineral scale, corrosion and bacterial growth in the water

systems, water conservation, technical support, service and reporting. The

treatment will include all cooling towers, boilers and closed water loops

operated by the City.



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

additional twelve-month periods. Contract renewal will be contingent upon the

mutual agreement of the City and the Contractor.



Bid was posted on the City?s website. Two bids were received on March

22,2006. The bid has been advertised, opened and reviewed. The bidders were:



Monthly Cost Annual Cost

Superior Water Services (Smyrna, GA) $1,036.38 $12,436.56

Anderson Chemical (Macon, GA) 1,500.00 $18,000.00



Funds are budgeted each fiscal year for this ongoing service; Public Services,

Facilities Maintenance - Service Contracts; 0101-260-2700-MNTN-6513.



* * * * * *



(B) CARPET (ROLL & TILE) & CARPET INSTALLATION (ANNUAL CONTRACT) ? RFB NO.

06-0064



It is requested that Council approve the purchase of carpet (roll & tile) and

carpet installation services from Huckaby Brothers (Phenix City, AL) on an ?as

needed basis.? The roll and tile carpet will be replacement and new carpet

installations in various offices as a result of the renovations in City

Government buildings. The estimated annual contract value is $30,000.00.



The term of contract shall 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.



Bid specifications were posted on the City?s website. One bid was received on

March 15, 2006. The bids have been advertised, opened and reviewed. The

bidder was:





Description/Vendor Huckaby Brothers

(Phenix City, AL)

Carpet Rubber Base Per ft. $1.00

Carpet Base Glue Per Tube. $5.50

Provide & Install Rubber Base Corners Per sq. yd. $2.00

Provide & Install Tile Carpet Per sq. yd. $24.90

Provide & Install Roll Carpet Under 50 sq. yd $17.50

Provide & Install Roll Carpet Over 50 sq. yd. $15.95

Roll Carpet Only without Installation Per sq. yd. $8.94

Tile Carpet Only without Installation Per sq. yd. $17.95



Huckaby Brothers will provide a 20% discount on the purchase of other carpet

and related items.



Funds are budgeted each fiscal year for this on going expense for various

departments: Public Services ? Other Maintenance & Repairs-General Government

Building Maintenance; 0101-260-3710-REPA-6529; Public Services ? Other

Maintenance & Repairs-Building Maintenance-Public Safety

0101-260-3710-REPA-6528; Public Services ? Other Maintenance & Repairs-Building

Maintenance ?Parks & Recreation;0101-260-3710-REPA-6527.







(C) GMA TELECOMMUNICATION RENEWAL AGREEMENT



It is requested that Council approve a renewal agreement with Georgia Municipal

Association in the amount of $17,500.00 for Telecommunication Management

Services. The renewal agreement is for one year, effective May 1, 2006 ? April

30, 2007.



In the past years the telecommunications industry has undergone major changes

that have important repercussions on local governments, particularly the manner

in which public right-of-ways can be utilized and managed and the entrance of

new vendors providing services. The City has realized that because of new

technologies, deregulation and the Telecommunications Act of 1996, specialized

expertise was required if it was to retain control over zoning, management of

public right-of-ways and franchise fee revenue, and entered into an agreement

with the Georgia Municipal Association to provide telecommunications management

services.



Funds are available in FY06 Budget; Non-Categorical ? Special and Ongoing

Projects; 0101-590-3000-NCAT-6694.



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(D) AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION FOR LOW FLOOR MINI-BUSES (ANNUAL CONTRACT) ? RFB

NO. 05-0045



It is requested that Council authorize the amendment of Resolution #43-05 to

update the unit prices for the annual contract awarded to International

BusGroup; Inc., for the purchase of Low Floor Mini-Buses. The updated unit

prices, resulting from changes required by METRA, are as follows:

FY05-$146,283.00; FY06-$145,071.00; FY07-$150,348.00 and FY08-$154,401.00; with

price adjustments allowed for any federally mandated diesel engine emission

changes expected January 1, 2007



After award of the contract in February 2005, and the initial order was placed

for the three units in FY05, METRA requested modification changes to the low

floor mini-buses which included the following additional items: energy

absorbing rear bumper, gray rubber flooring, q?straint wheelchair tiedown, 4th

wheelchair position at rear wall of bus and vinyl graphics. Video camera

system was included in the three units already ordered, per specifications.

However, the video camera system is deleted from the contract for FY06, FY07

and FY08, because METRA requested a separate annual contract for security

cameras which was awarded in November 2005.



The low floor mini-buses are replacement units for the existing minibuses used

for the paratransit program to transport the elderly and disabled customers in

the Muscogee county area. The annual contract will enable METRA to replace old

buses, as needed, for the next four years.



The term of contract shall be for one (1) year, with option to renew for three

(3) additional twelve (12) month periods. Contract renewal is contingent upon

the City and the Contractor.



Funding was budgeted for the initial purchase of three buses, with video camera

systems, in the FY05 Budget, Transportation Fund ? METRA FTA (UMTA) - Buses,

0751-610-2400-MFTA-7724; 1999 Sales Tax Project Fund ? 99 SPLOST Buses ? Buses;

0540-695-2137-TXBS-7724. Future purchases will be made as funds are budgeted

in subsequent fiscal years.



?ITEM A?

A RESOLUTION



NO.____________





A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR PROVISION OF WATER MANAGEMENT

SERVICES FROM SUPERIOR WATER SERVICES, AT A MONTHLY COST OF $1,036.38.



WHEREAS, contractor will provide all labor, materials and equipment to provide

a complete service-oriented water treatment management program. The water

treatment program is needed, but not limited to, the prevention of mineral

scale, corrosion and bacterial growth in the water systems, water conservation,

technical support, service and reporting. The treatment will include all

cooling towers, boilers and closed water loops operated by the City; and,



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

three additional twelve month periods. Contract renewal will be contingent

upon the mutual agreement of the City and the Contractor.



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



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

contract for the provision of water management services from Superior Water

Services, at a monthly cost of $1,036.38. Funds are budgeted each fiscal year

for this ongoing service; Public Services, Facilities Maintenance - Service

Contracts; 0101-260-2700-MNTN-6513.

_________________________________________



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 CARPET (ROLL & TILE) AND

CARPET INSTALLATION SERVICES ON AN ?AS NEEDED BASIS? FROM HUCKABY BROTHERS FOR

THE ESTIMATED ANNUAL CONTRACT VALUE OF $30,000.00.



WHEREAS, the roll and tile carpet will be for replacement and new

carpet installations in various offices as a result of the renovations in City

Government buildings; and,



WHEREAS, the term of contract shall 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.



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



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase carpet (Roll & Tile) and

carpet installation services on an ?as needed basis? from Huckaby Brothers for

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

fiscal year for this on going expense for various departments: Public Services

? Other Maintenance & Repairs-General Government Building Maintenance;

0101-260-3710-REPA-6529; Public Services ? Other Maintenance & Repairs-Building

Maintenance-Public Safety;0101-260-3710-REPA-6528; Public Services ? Other

Maintenance & Repairs-Building Maintenance ?Parks &

Recreation;0101-260-3710-REPA-6527.



_________________________________________



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 RENEWAL AGREEMENT WITH GEORGIA MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION

(ATLANTA, GA) IN THE AMOUNT OF $17,500.00 FOR TELECOMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT

SERVICES.



WHEREAS, the renewal agreement is for one year, effective May 1, 2006

through April 30, 2007.



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

FOLLOWS:



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to renew the agreement with Georgia

Municipal Association (Atlanta, GA) in the amount of $17,500.00 for

telecommunication management services. Funds are budgeted in FY06 Budget;

Non-Categorical ? Special and Ongoing Projects; 0101-590-3000-NCAT-6694.

_________________________________________





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 AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION #43-05 TO UPDATE THE UNIT

PRICES FOR THE ANNUAL CONTRACT AWARDED TO INTERNATIONAL BUSGROUP; INC., FOR THE

PURCHASE OF LOW FLOOR MINI-BUSES. THE UPDATED UNIT PRICES, RESULTING FROM

CHANGES REQUIRED BY METRA, ARE AS FOLLOWS: FY05 - $146,283.00; FY06 -

$145,071.00; FY07 - $150,348.00 AND FY08 - $154,401.00; WITH PRICE ADJUSTMENTS

ALLOWED FOR ANY FEDERALLY MANDATED DIESEL ENGINE EMISSION CHANGES EXPECTED

JANUARY 1, 2007



WHEREAS, after award of the contract in February 2005, and the initial order

was placed for the three units in FY05, METRA requested modification changes to

the low floor mini-buses which included the following additional items: energy

absorbing rear bumper, gray rubber flooring, q?straint wheelchair tiedown, 4th

wheelchair position at rear wall of bus and vinyl graphics. Video camera

system was included in the three units already ordered, per specifications.

However, the video camera system is deleted from the contract for FY06, FY07

and FY08, because METRA requested a separate annual contract for security

cameras which was awarded in November 2005; and,



WHEREAS, the low floor mini-buses are replacement units for the

existing minibuses used for the paratransit program to transport the elderly

and disabled customers in the Muscogee county area. The annual contract will

enable METRA to replace old buses, as needed, for the next four years; and,



WHEREAS, the term of contract shall be for one (1) year, with option to

renew for three (3) additional twelve (12) month periods. Contract renewal is

contingent upon the City and the Contractor.



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



That the City Manager is hereby authorized the amendment of Resolution

#43-05 to update the unit prices for the annual contract to International

BusGroup; Inc., for the purchase Low Floor Mini-Buses. The updated unit

prices, resulting from changes required by METRA, are as follows: FY05 -

$146,283.00; FY06 - $145,071.00; FY07 - $150,348.00 and FY08 - $154,401.00;

with price adjustment allowed for any federally mandated diesel engine emission

changes expected January 1, 2007. Funding was budgeted for the initial

purchase of three buses, with video camera systems, in the FY05 Budget,

Transportation Fund ? METRA FTA (UMTA) - Buses, 0751-610-2400-MFTA-7724; 1999

Sales Tax Project Fund ? 99 SPLOST Buses ? Buses; 0540-695-2137-TXBS-7724.

Future purchases will be made as funds are budgeted in subsequent fiscal years.

_________________________________________



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: April 11, 2006



TO: Mayor and Councilors



FROM: Angela Cole, Director of Finance



SUBJECT: Advertised Bids





April 12, 2006

1. Tree Trimming and Removal Services (Annual Contract) ? RFB No. 06-0069

Scope of Bid

Provide all supervision, labor, tools, equipment and services required for tree

trimming and removal services on an ?as needed basis? for Columbus Consolidated

Government, Urban Forestry and Beautification Division. Contract term shall 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. Public Safety Diving Dry Suits ? RFB No. 06-0075

Scope of Bid

Provide seven (7) dry suits to Columbus Fire and Emergency Medical Services.

The Public Safety SCUBA Divers will use the dry suits to rescue/recover victims

from contaminated waters.



3. Five-Foot Rotary Cutter ? RFB No. 06-0071

Scope of Bid

Provide four (4) five-foot rotary cutters to be used by the Park Services

Division of the Parks and Recreation Department.



4. Line Markers ? PQ No. 06-0003

Scope of PQ

Provide two (2) line markers to be used by the Parks and Recreation Department.



5. Fencing Materials (Annual Contract) ? RFB No. 06-0067

Scope of Bid

Provide chain link fences, barbed wire, corner posts and other fencing

materials to Public Services and Park Services on an ?as needed? basis. The

contract term will be for two years, with the option to renew for three (3)

additional twelve-month periods.



April 14, 2006

1. Environmental Monitoring Services (Annual Contract) ? RFP No. 06-0005

Scope of RFP

Conduct Environmental Monitoring and Compliance activities at two Columbus

owned municipal solid waste landfills, Pine Grove Landfill and Schatulga Road

Landfill. Contract term shall 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.



April 19, 2006

1. Streamlight Stinger Rechargeable Flashlights ? RFB No. 06-0077

Scope of Bid

Provide two hundred (200) Streamlight Stinger? rechargeable flashlights to the

Patrol Division of Columbus Police Department.



2. Chemical Sprayer ? RFB No. 06-0072

Scope of Bid

Provide one (1) chemical sprayer to be used by the Park Services division of

the Parks and Recreation Department.



3. Four-Wheel Drive Articulating Mower ? PQ No. 06-0004

Scope of Quote

Provide one (1) Four Wheel Drive Articulating Mower to be used by the Park

Services Division of the Parks and Recreation Department.



4. Utility Trailers ? RFB No. 06-0073

Scope of Bid

Provide eight (8) utility trailers to be used by the Parks Services Division of

the Parks & Recreation Department.



5. Various Types of Swim Wear Shirts for Parks & Recreation Aquatic Section

(Annual Contract) ? RFB No. 06-0078

Scope of Bid

Provide various types of swim wear shirts, with logo, to the Columbus

Parks and Recreation Aquatic Section on an ?as needed? basis. The term of the

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

additional twelve-month periods.



April 26, 2006

1. Bleachers ? PQ No. 06-0005

Scope of Quote

Provide eight (8) sets of bleachers to be used by the Parks and Recreation

Department.



2. 5-Gang Rotary Mower ? RFB No. 06-0079

Scope of Bid

Provide one (1) 5 gang rotary cutter to be used by the Parks Services Division

of the Parks and Recreation Department.



3. 14 Passenger MFSAB Type A School Bus (Re-Bid) ? RFB No. 06-0080

Scope of Bid

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

Recreation Services Division of the Parks and Recreation Department. Both

components (body & cab/chassis) of this vehicle must be either a 2006 or 2007

model, granted the complete unit can be delivered no later than June 15, 2006.



April 28, 2006

1. Actuarial Services for Pension Plan (Annual Contract) ? RFP No.

06-0013

Scope of RFP

Provide actuarial consulting services primarily for Columbus Consolidated

Government Employees? Pension Plan. The contract will become effective July 1,

2006, and will remain in effect through June 30, 2011, with an option to renew

for two additional three-year terms. The option to renew is at the sole

discretion of the Board, unless and until terminated by either party in

accordance with the termination provisions detailed in this RFP.

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