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Council Members



Agenda Item # 2





Columbus Consolidated Government

Council Meeting



October 31, 2006





Agenda Report # 49





TO: Mayor and Councilors



SUBJECT: Purchase Authorizations



INITIATED BY: Finance Department



(A) EMERGENCY ABATEMENT OF MOLD



It is requested that Council authorize payment to Servpro (Columbus, Georgia),

in the amount of $15,200.00, for the emergency abatement of mold at the

Muscogee County Jail.



On September 15, 2006, the City Manager approved an emergency procurement for

the abatement, decontamination and safety protocol for the removal of

Cladosporium mold growth found on the second floor ceiling of the Muscogee

County Jail tower. The emergency was declared because this species of mold is

harmful to human health and may cause severe illness to those who are affected.

Facilities Maintenance chose Servpro to perform the mold abatement upon the

recommendation of the City?s annual contracted vendor, Geotechnical &

Environmental Consultants, who performed the mold test for the area.



Funds are available in the FY07 Budget: Public Services ? Other

Maintenance/Repairs ? Building Maintenance-Public Safety. Muscogee County

Jail/Recorders Court; 0101-260-3710-REPA-6528.25.



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(B) DUMP TRUCK RENTAL (ANNUAL CONTRACT) - RFB NO. 07-0015



It is requested that Council approve the contract for the rental of

approximately 10 tandem dump trucks from D.A.T. Trucking, Inc., for the

estimated contract value of $20,000.00. The estimated contract value is based

on the amount the department has budgeted for the rental of dump trucks. The

vendor will provide trucks and operators, on an ?as needed basis,? which will

be used when City trucks are being serviced, or if an unforeseen project

arises. Public Services will rent the trucks for approximately ten weeks per

contract year. The contract term will be for two years with the option to

renew for three additional twelve-month periods. Renewal of the contract is

contingent upon the mutual agreement of the vendor and the City.



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

October 13, 2006. One vendor responded. This bid has been advertised, opened

and reviewed. The bidder was:



Hourly Cost Weekly Cost

(Per Unit) (Per Unit)



D.A.T. Trucking, Inc. (Smith, AL) $ 60.00 $ 2,400 (40 hrs)



Funds are budgeted each fiscal year for this on going expense: Integrated Waste

Management Fund - Public Services - Pine Grove Landfill - Contractual Services;

0207-260-3560-PGRO-6319.



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(C) TREES FOR PLANTING ON THE CITY?S RIGHT-OF WAY- (ANNUAL CONTRACT) - RFB NO

07-0014



It is requested that Council approve the purchase of trees, on an ?as needed

basis,? from Thom?s Trees and Plants, Inc., for the estimated annual contract

value of $73,000.00. The estimated contract value is based on the amount the

department has budgeted for the purchase of new trees and tree replacements.

The trees will be planted on various right-of-ways around the City and will be

used as new plantings and replacements for trees damaged or destroyed due to

weather conditions.



The contract term shall be for one year, with the option to renew for two (2)

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

mutual agreement of the City and the Contractor.



The bid specifications were posted on the City?s website. Five bids were

received on September 27, 2006. This bid has been advertised, opened and

reviewed. The bid specifications consisted of twenty-three different species

of trees. The bidders were:







Funds are budgeted each fiscal year for this ongoing expense: Paving Fund -

Public Services - Landscape and Forestry - Horticultural/Landscaping Supplies,

0203-260-2800-LAND-6727; General Fund Supported Capital Projects ??

Horticultural/Landscaping Supplies - Tree Preservation & Replacement,

0508-660-1000-CPGF-6727-22193-20020-0.

(D) TIRE LEASING SERVICES (ANNUAL CONTRACT) ? RFB No. 07-0013



It is requested that Council approve the contract for tire leasing services

from Bridgestone/Firestone North America Tire, LLC for the estimated annual

contract value of $40,000.00. METRA Transit System currently has thirty-nine

(39) buses in service. The estimated contact value is based on past usage of

the current contract for tire leasing services. The tire leasing services will

be utilized by METRA Transit System for the provision and maintenance of tires

for the bus fleet.



The term of the contract is for a period of two years, with the option to renew

for three (3) additional twelve-month periods. Notice of intent to renew will

be given to the contractor in writing by the City Purchasing Manager, not less

than ninety (90) days before the expiration date of the current contract. The

City reserves the right to re-bid the contract, if the vendor does not agree to

retain the option year prices submitted in the original bid. The renewal will

be based solely upon the mutual agreement of both parties, the City and the

Contractor.



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

October 11, 2006. This bid has been advertised, opened and evaluated. The

bidder was:







Funds are budgeted for this ongoing expense: Transportation Fund -

Transportation-MFTA - Tire Leasing, 0751-610-2400-MFTA-6545.



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(E) TRAFFIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT (ANNUAL CONTRACT) - RFB NO. 07-0017



It is requested that Council approve the purchase of traffic safety equipment

from Transafe, Inc. and Safety Zone Specialists, Inc., for the estimated annual

contract value of $70,274.40. The equipment, which includes: barricades,

barricade lights, traffic cones, drums, safety flags, etc., will be purchased

by the Public Services Department on an ?as needed? basis.



The contract period will be for two years, with the option to renew for three

additional twelve-month periods. Contract renewals are contingent upon the

mutual agreement of the City and the Contractor.



Bid invitations were posted on the City?s website; responses were received, on

September 27, 2006, from two bidders. This bid has been advertised, opened and

reviewed. The bidders were:







Funds are budgeted each fiscal year for this ongoing expense: Various

Departments - Operating Materials; 6728.



(F) TRAFFIC SIGN MATERIALS - (ANNUAL CONTRACT) ? RFB NO. 07-0002



It is requested that Council approve the purchase of traffic sign materials

from Vulcan, Inc., (D/B/A Vulcan Signs) for the estimated annual contract value

of $197,000.00. The estimated contract value is based on the amount the

department has budgeted for the purchase of traffic sign materials. The

Traffic Engineering Division will purchase sign materials, on an ?as needed?

basis, to include the following: traffic sign facing, roll goods, anodized

aluminum sign metal and galvanized sign posts materials. The Traffic

Engineering Division, of the Engineering Department, will use the materials for

installation and maintaining traffic signs along City owned streets within

Muscogee County.



The term of the contract 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.



The bid specifications were posted on the City?s website. Seven bids were

received on August 16, 2006. This bid has been advertised, opened and

reviewed. The bidders were:









Funds are budgeted each fiscal year for this on going expense: Engineering -

Traffic Engineering ? Operating Materials, 0101-250-2100-TRAF-6728.



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(G) PERSONAL COMPUTERS AND MONITORS



It is requested that Council approve the purchase of one hundred (100) personal

computers ($645 each), and one hundred (100) 17? display monitors ($182 each)

from IBM/Lenovo in the total amount of $82,700.00. The purchase of the

computer equipment is made via the Georgia Statewide Contract (WSCA) No. A74813.



The computer equipment is needed to replace 100 personal computers, that are

5-8 years old, throughout all departments of CCG. The old equipment was

purchased in 2001 or prior.



Funds are budgeted in the FY07 Budget: Information Technology ? Computer

Equipment; 0101-210-1000-ISS-7751.





?ITEM A?



A RESOLUTION



NO.____________



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO SERVPRO (COLUMBUS, GEORGIA), IN THE

AMOUNT OF $15,200.00, FOR THE EMERGENCY ABATEMENT OF MOLD AT THE MUSCOGEE

COUNTY JAIL.



WHEREAS, on September 15, 2006, the City Manager approved an emergency

procurement for the abatement, decontamination and safety protocol for the

removal of Cladosporium mold growth found on the second floor ceiling of the

Muscogee County Jail tower. The emergency was declared because this species of

mold is harmful to human health and may cause severe illness to those who are

affected, and;



WHEREAS, Facilities Maintenance chose Servpro to perform the mold

abatement upon the recommendation of the City?s annual contracted vendor,

Geotechnical & Environmental Consultants, who performed the mold test for the

area.



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

FOLLOWS:



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to render payment to Servpro

(Columbus, Georgia), in the amount of $15,200.00, for the emergency abatement

of mold at the Muscogee County Jail. Funds are available in the FY07 Budget:

Public Services ? Other Maintenance/Repairs ? Building Maintenance-Public

Safety. Muscogee County Jail/Recorders Court; 0101-260-3710-REPA-6528.25.

______________________________



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 A CONTRACT FOR THE RENTAL OF APPROXIMATELY 10

TANDEM DUMP TRUCKS FROM D.A.T. TRUCKING, INC., FOR THE ESTIMATED CONTRACT VALUE

OF $20,000.00.



WHEREAS, the vendor will provide trucks and operators, on an ?as needed

basis,? which will be used when City trucks are being serviced, or if an

unforeseen project arises; and,



WHEREAS, Public Services will rent the trucks for approximately ten

weeks per contract year.



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

renew for three additional twelve-month terms. Renewal of the contract is

contingent upon the mutual agreement of the vendor and the City.



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

FOLLOWS:



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into a contract for

the rental of approximately 10 tandem dump trucks, on an ?as needed? basis,

from D.A.T. Trucking, Inc., for the estimated contract value of $20,000.00.

Funds are budgeted each fiscal year for this on going expense: Integrated

Waste Management Fund - Public Services - Pine Grove Landfill - Contractual

Services; 0207-260-3560-PGRO-6319.

_________________________________________



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 Davis voting __________.

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Hunter voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Rodgers voting __________.

Councilor Smith 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 AN ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF TREES,

?ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS,? FROM THOM?S TREES AND PLANTS, INC., FOR THE ESTIMATED

ANNUAL CONTRACT VALUE OF $73,000.00.



WHEREAS, the estimated contract value is based on the amount the department has

budgeted for the purchase of new trees and tree replacements. The trees will

be planted on various right-of-ways around the City and will be used as new

plantings and replacements for trees damaged or destroyed due to weather

conditions; and,



WHEREAS, the contract term shall be for one year with the option to

renew for two 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 a contract to purchase

trees from Thom?s Trees and Plants, Inc., for an estimated annual contract

value of $73,000.00. Funds are budgeted for this ongoing expense: Public

Services - Landscape and Forestry - Horticultural/Landscaping Supplies,

0203-260-2800-LAND-6727; General Fund Supported Capital Projects ??

Horticultural/Landscaping Supplies - Tree Preservation & Replacement,

0508-660-1000-CPGF-6727-22193-20020-0.



_______________________________________



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 ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR TIRE LEASING SERVICES

FROM BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE NORTH AMERICAN TIRE, LLC FOR THE ESTIMATED ANNUAL

CONTRACT VALUE OF $40,000.00.



WHEREAS, METRA Transit System currently has thirty-nine (39) buses in service.

The estimated contact amount is based on past usage of the current contract for

tire leasing services; and,



WHEREAS, the tire leasing services will be utilized by METRA Transit

System for the provision and maintenance of tires for the bus fleet; and,



WHEREAS, the term of the contract is for a period of two years, with the option

to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods. Notice of intent to

renew will be given to the contractor in writing by the City Purchasing

Manager, not less than ninety (90) days before the expiration date of the

current contract. The City reserves the right to re-bid the contract, if the

vendor does not agree to retain the option year prices submitted in the

original bid. The renewal will be based solely upon the mutual agreement of

both parties, the City and the Contractor.



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

FOLLOWS:



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to procure tire leasing

services from Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire, LLC for the estimated

annual contract value of $40,000.00. Funds are budgeted for this ongoing

expense: Transportation Fund ? Transportation - MFTA - Tire Leasing,

0751-610-2400-MFTA-6545.

_________________________________________



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 E?





A RESOLUTION



NO.______



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT FROM

TRANSAFE, INC. AND SAFETY ZONE SPECIALISTS, INC., FOR THE ESTIMATED ANNUAL

CONTRACT VALUE OF $70,274.40.



WHEREAS, the equipment will be purchased by the Public Services Department on

an ?as needed? basis; and,



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

three additional twelve month period. Contract renewals are 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 traffic safety

equipment from Transafe, Inc., and Safety Zone Specialists, Inc., for the

estimated annual contract value of $70,274.40. Funds are budgeted each fiscal

year for this ongoing expense: Various Departments - Operating Materials; 6728

_________________________________________



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 F?



A RESOLUTION



NO.______





A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TRAFFIC SIGN MATERIALS FROM VULCAN,

INC. (D/B/A VULCAN SIGNS) FOR THE ESTIMATED ANNUAL CONTRACT VALUE OF

$197,000.00.



WHEREAS, the Traffic Engineering Division, of the Engineering

Department, will use the materials for installation and maintaining traffic

signs along City owned streets within Muscogee County; and,



WHEREAS, the term of contract 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 purchase traffic sign

materials from Vulcan, Inc. (D/B/A Vulcan Signs) for the estimated annual

contract value of $197,000.00. Funds are budgeted each fiscal year for this on

going expense: Engineering - Traffic Engineering ? Operating Materials,

0101-250-2100-TRAF-6728.

________________________________________



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 Smith voting __________.

Councilor Suber voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.





___________________________________ _____________________________

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

?ITEM G?



A RESOLUTION



NO.______





A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE HUNDRED (100) PERSONAL COMPUTERS

($645 EACH), AND ONE HUNDRED (100) 17? DISPLAY MONITORS ($182 EACH) FROM

IBM/LENOVA, IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $82,700.00, VIA THE GEORGIA STATEWIDE

CONTRACT (WSCA) NO. A74813.



WHEREAS, the computer equipment is needed to replace 100 personal computers,

that are 5-8 years old, throughout all departments of CCG. The old equipment

was purchased in 2001 or prior.



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



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase one hundred

(100) personal computers ($645 each), and one hundred (100) 17? display

monitors ($182 each) from IBM/Lenova, in the total amount of $82,700.00.

Funds are budgeted in the FY07 Budget: Information Technology ? Computer

Equipment; 0101-210-1000-ISS-7751.

________________________________________



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 Smith voting __________.

Councilor Suber voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.





___________________________________ _____________________________

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

DATE: October 31, 2006



TO: Mayor and Councilors



FROM: Pamela Hodge, Interim Director of Finance



SUBJECT: Advertised Bids





November 1, 2006

Cab & Chassis/41,000# GVW Minimum ? RFB No. 07-0023

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.



4x4 Off Road Utility Vehicle ? RFB No. 07-0024

Scope of Bid

To provide One (1) 4x4 Off Road Utility Vehicle to be used at Pine Grove

Landfill by the Landfill Division of the Public Services Department.



Trailer Mounted Straw Blower ? PQ No. 07-0005

Scope of Quote

Provide one (1) trailer mounted straw blower to be used by the Landfill

Division of the Public Services Department.



Wheel Loader with Tool Carrier ? RFB No. 07-0020

Scope of Bid

Provide one (1) wheel loader with tool carrier to be used by the Park Services

division of the Parks and Recreation Department.



November 8, 2006

1. Steel Signal Strain Poles (Annual Contract) (Re-Bid) ? RFB No.

07-0012

Scope of Bid

Provide steel signal strain poles on an ?as needed basis? to be

delivered to Traffic Engineering Division. The contract term will be for two

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



November 10, 2006

Consulting Services for Update of Comprehensive Plan ? RFP No. 07-0002

Scope of RFP

Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) is seeking qualified consulting

firms to update the City?s Comprehensive Plan. The last update was completed

in 2003. The next update must be completed and approved by the Georgia

Department of Community Affairs no later than October 31, 2008.



November 15, 2006

1. Fire Hose & Accessories (Annual Contract) (Re-Bid) ? RFB No. 07-0027

Scope of Bid

Provide Niedner fir hose in sizes 5?, 3?, 1 ?? and 1?, as well as, hardware

accessories on an ?as needed basis? to be utilized by the Columbus Fire &

E.M.S. Department of the Columbus Consolidated Government.



November 29, 2006

1. ? Ton Regular Cab Pickup Truck ? RFB No. 07-0029

Scope of Bid

Provide one (1) ? regular cab pickup truck to be used by the Special

Enforcement Division.



8 ? Foot Flat Dump Bed Body ? RFB No. 07-0031

Scope of Bid

Provide one (1) 8 ? foot dump bed body to be used by the Rainwater

Division of the Public Services Department. The body will be placed on a cab

and chassis previously purchased by the City.

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