Columbus, Georgia

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Columbus, Georgia, 31902-1340
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Council Members

Agenda Item # 7





Columbus Consolidated Government

Council Meeting



January 9, 2007





Agenda Report # 77





TO: Mayor and Councilors



SUBJECT: Purchase Authorizations



INITIATED BY: Finance Department



(A) PICKUP TRUCK- RFB NO. 07-0029



It is requested that Council authorize the purchase of one (1) ? ton extended

cab pickup truck from Legacy Ford (McDonough, GA), in the amount of

$19,709.00.



This truck is a replacement unit that will be used by the Special Enforcement

Division. The truck being replaced has a regular cab and has been used to pick

up dead animals throughout Muscogee County. Recently that vehicle has been

converted to a dual use truck for picking up dead animals, as well as, a backup

unit for animal control officers. The truck bed is unavailable for storing

equipment due to its primary use of transporting dead animals. This leaves only

the cab for storing such equipment as animal catchpoles, cat cages, nets,

paperwork, etc. In addition, other animal control personnel occasionally ride

in the cab. Therefore an extended cab is necessary to perform these job

functions and is being requested by the Special Enforcement Division.



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

on November 29, 2006 from three bidders. This bid has been advertised, opened

and reviewed. The bidders were:



Vendors Unit Cost

Legacy Ford (McDonough, GA) $ 19,709.00

Freeway Ford (Columbus, GA) 1 $ 17,581.00

Whiteside Chevrolet (St. Clairsville, OH) 2 $ 18,300.00

1 Freeway Ford failed to include the required Addendum No. One

acknowledgement. The addendum changed the pickup truck from a regular cab to

an extended cab pickup truck. Therefore, the vendor?s bid was deemed

incomplete.



2 Whiteside Chevrolet failed to include the required Addendum No. One

acknowledgement. The addendum changed the pickup truck from a regular cab to

an extended cab pickup truck. Therefore, the vendor?s bid was deemed

incomplete.



Funds are budgeted in the FY07 Budget: General Fund - Public Services ?

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



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(B) PASSENGER VANS - RFB NO. 07-0030



It is requested that Council authorize the purchase of one (1) 15-passenger van

from Freeway Ford (Columbus, GA), in the amount of $19,539.00; and one (1) ?

ton AWD passenger van from Whiteside Chevrolet (Saint Clairsville, OH), in the

amount of $22,900.00.



This 15-passenger van is a replacement unit that will be used by the Muscogee

County Prison to transport inmates. The ? ton AWD van is a replacement unit

that will be used by the Stormwater Division of the Engineering Department to

transport personnel and equipment to and from job sites throughout the City.



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

on December 6, 2006 from three bidders. This bid has been advertised, opened

and reviewed. The bidders were:



OPTION 1 OPTION 2

15-Passenger Van ? Ton AWD Passenger Van

VENDORS Unit Price Unit Price

Freeway Ford (Columbus, GA) $ 19,539.00 NO BID

Whiteside Chevrolet (Saint Clairsville, OH) $ 21,990.00 $ 22,900.00

Legacy Ford (McDonough, GA) 1 $ 19,453.00 NO BID



1 Legacy ford submitted the next lowest, responsive bid. However, the City?s

local preference requires award to the local bidder whose bid is within 2% of

the next, lowest responsive bidder. Therefore, Freeway Ford is recommended for

bid award.



Funds for the 15-passenger van are budgeted in the FY07 Budget: General Fund ?

MCP ?Warden ? Light Trucks; 0101-420-1000-MCCI-7722. Funds for the ? ton AWD

passenger van are budgeted in the FY07 Budget: Sewer Fund ? Engineering ?

Stormwater ? Light Trucks; 0202-250-2600-STRM-7722.





(C) PURCHASE OF MID-SIZE SEDAN FOR SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT



It is requested that Council approve the purchase of one (1) mid-size sedan via

Georgia Statewide Contract, SWC S-050483, from Bill Heard Chevrolet, (Columbus,

GA) in the amount of $13,340.00.



The sedan is a replacement unit and will be used by Special Enforcement

officers for transportation while performing their duties throughout the City.

A bid process was administered for the sedan. However, upon comparison of the

bids received with the Georgia statewide contract prices, it was determined the

City would be better served purchasing from the statewide contract.



Funds are budgeted in FY07 Budget: General Fund - Public Services ? Special

Enforcement ?Automobiles; 0101-260-2400-SPCL-7721.



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(D) PURCHASE OF FULL-SIZE SEDAN FOR THE CORONER



It is requested that Council approve the purchase of one (1) full-size sedan

via Georgia Statewide Contract, SWC S-050483, from Bill Heard Chevrolet,

(Columbus, GA) in the amount of $15,040.00.



The sedan is a replacement unit and will be used by the Coroner for

transportation while performing his duties throughout the City. A bid process

was administered for the sedan. However, upon comparison of the bids received

with the Georgia statewide contract prices, it was determined the City would be

better served purchasing from the statewide contract.



Funds are budgeted in FY07 Budget: General Fund ? Coroner ? Automobiles;

0101-570-1000-CORN-7721.



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(E) EMERGENCY CONSTRUCTION SERVICES TO REBUILD BRICK WALL AT GOLDEN PARK



It is requested that Council approve payment for emergency construction

services to be performed by Gerald Brooks Construction, Inc., in the amount of

$89,239.90, to rebuild a brick wall at Golden Park. City Manager Hugley

approved the emergency construction on December 10, 2006.



The center wall at Golden Park collapsed during a storm and must be rebuilt

prior to the start of baseball season. The Engineering Department obtained

quotes from the following:



Gerald Brooks Construction $89,239.90

Freeman and Associates $118,078.00



The vendor can begin the work during the first of 2007 in order to complete the

rebuild by the start of the first game in April.



Funding is available in the FY07 Budget: General Fund ? Miscellaneous ?

Contingency; 0101-590-2000-CONT-9801.



?ITEM A?



A RESOLUTION



NO.___________



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) ? TON EXTENDED CAB

PICKUP TRUCK FROM LEGACY FORD (MCDONOUGH, GA), IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,709.00.



WHEREAS, this truck is a replacement unit that will be used by the

Special Enforcement Division. The truck being replaced has a regular cab and

has been used to pick up dead animals throughout Muscogee County. Recently

that vehicle has been converted to a dual use truck for picking up dead

animals, as well as, a backup unit for animal control officers. The truck bed

is unavailable for storing equipment due to its primary use of transporting

dead animals. This leaves only the cab for storing such equipment as animal

catchpoles, cat cages, nets, paperwork, etc. In addition, other animal control

personnel occasionally ride in the cab. Therefore an extended cab is necessary

to perform these job functions and is being requested by the Special

Enforcement Division.



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

FOLLOWS:



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase one (1) ? ton

extended cab pickup truck from Legacy Ford (McDonough, GA), in the amount of

$19,709.00. Funds are budgeted in the FY07 Budget: General Fund - 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 _________________, 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 __________.





_______________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor

?ITEM B?



A RESOLUTION



NO.___________



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) 15-PASSENGER VAN FROM

FREEWAY FORD (COLUMBUS, GA), IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,539.00; AND ONE (1) ? TON AWD

PASSENGER VAN FROM WHITESIDE CHEVROLET (SAINT CLAIRSVILLE, OH), IN THE AMOUNT

OF $22,900.00.



WHEREAS, this 15-passenger van is a replacement unit that will be used

by the Muscogee County Prison to transport inmates. The ? ton AWD van is a

replacement unit that will be used by the Stormwater Division of the

Engineering Department to transport personnel and equipment to and from job

sites throughout the City.



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

FOLLOWS:



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase one (1)

15-passenger van from Freeway Ford (Columbus, GA), in the amount of $19,539.00

and one (1) ? ton AWD passenger van from Whiteside Chevrolet (Saint

Clairsville, OH), in the amount of $22,900.00. Funds for the 15-passenger van

are budgeted in the FY07 Budget: General Fund ? MCP ?Warden ? Light Trucks;

0101-420-1000-MCCI-7722. Funds for the ? ton AWD passenger van are budgeted in

the FY07 Budget: Sewer Fund ? Engineering ? Stormwater ? Light Trucks;

0202-250-2600-STRM-7722.



______________________________



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 __________.





_______________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor

?ITEM C?



A RESOLUTION



NO.___________



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) MID-SIZE SEDAN VIA

GEORGIA STATEWIDE CONTRACT, SWC S-050483, FROM BILL HEARD CHEVROLET, (COLUMBUS,

GA) IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,340.00.



WHEREAS, the sedan is a replacement unit and will be used by Special

Enforcement officers for transportation while performing their duties

throughout the City. A bid process was administered for the sedan. However,

upon comparison of the bid received with the Georgia statewide contract prices,

it was determined the City would be better served purchasing from the statewide

contract.



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

FOLLOWS:



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase one (1) mid-size

sedan via Georgia Statewide Contract, SWC S-050483, from Bill Heard Chevrolet,

(Columbus, GA) in the amount of $13,340.00. Funds are budgeted in FY07

Budget: General Fund - Public Services ? Special Enforcement ?Automobiles;

0101-260-2400-SPCL-7721.

______________________________



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 __________.







_______________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor

?ITEM D?



A RESOLUTION



NO.___________



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) FULL-SIZE SEDAN VIA

GEORGIA STATEWIDE CONTRACT, SWC S-050483, FROM BILL HEARD CHEVROLET, (COLUMBUS,

GA) IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,040.00.



WHEREAS, the sedan is a replacement unit and will be used by the

Coroner for transportation while performing his duties throughout the City. A

bid process was administered for the sedan. However, upon comparison of the

bid received with the Georgia statewide contract prices, it was determined the

City would be better served purchasing from the statewide contract.



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

FOLLOWS:



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase one (1)

full-size sedan via Georgia Statewide Contract, SWC S-050483, from Bill Heard

Chevrolet, (Columbus, GA) in the amount of $15,040.00. Funds are budgeted in

FY07 Budget: General Fund ? Coroner ? Automobiles; 0101-570-1000-CORN-7721.

______________________________



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 __________.







_______________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor

?ITEM E?



A RESOLUTION



NO._________



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR EMERGENCY CONSTRUCTION SERVICES TO BE

PERFORMED BY GERALD BROOKS CONSTRUCTION, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $89,239.90, TO

REBUILD A BRICK WALL AT GOLDEN PARK.



WHEREAS, City Manager Hugley approved the emergency construction on December

10, 2006; and,



WHEREAS, the center wall at Golden Park collapsed during a storm and must be

rebuilt prior to the start of baseball season. The Engineering Department

obtained quotes from the following:



Gerald Brooks Construction, Inc. $89,239.90

Freeman and Associates, Inc. $118,078.00



WHEREAS, the vendor can begin the work during the first of 2007 in order to

complete the rebuild by the start of the first game in April.



NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY

RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:



That the City Manager is authorized to make payment for emergency

construction services to be performed by Gerald Brooks Construction, Inc., in

the amount of $89,239.90, to rebuild a brick wall at Golden Park. Funding is

available in the FY07 Budget: General Fund ? Miscellaneous ? Contingency;

0101-590-2000-CONT-9801.

______________________________



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 __________.







_______________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor



DATE: January 9, 2007



TO: Mayor and Councilors



FROM: Pamela Hodge, Interim Director of Finance



SUBJECT: Advertised Bids





January 10, 2007

1. Tennis Court Surfacing Supplies (Annual Contract) ? RFB No. 07-0042

Scope of Bid

The Columbus Consolidated Government, Parks and Recreation Department is

seeking vendors to provide tennis court surfacing supplies to be purchased on

an ?as needed basis?. 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.



January 17, 2007

1. 35? Low Floor Buses (Annual Contract) ? RFB No. 07-0038

Scope of Bid

Provide 35? Low Floor Buses to METRA on an ?as needed basis?. The City

anticipates purchasing approximately 12 buses during Fiscal Year 2007 through

Fiscal Year 2012. The contract term shall be for one year with the option to

renew for five (5) additional twelve-month periods. The renewal will be based

solely upon the mutual agreement of both parties, the Columbus Consolidated

Government and the Contractor.



January 24, 2007

1. Masonry Products (Annual Contract) ? RFB No. 07-0043

Scope of Bid

Provide masonry products to include: portland cement (Type 1), concrete ready

mix w/gravel, brick sand, concrete sand, brick, 3 hole (Grade SW), brick,

8? (Grade SW), concrete building brick (Grade A), concrete blocks (Type 1,

Grade N), mound mix (Top Dressing) and fire brick, 8? on an ?as needed? basis

to the Columbus Consolidated Government (the City). The contract term will be

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

periods.



2. Sport Utility Vehicles ? RFB No. 07-0044

Scope of Bid

Provide six (6) mid-size 2-wheel drive SUVs to be used by the Inspections and

Codes, Engineering and Highways and Roads Division, three (3) mid-size 4-wheel

drive SUVs to be used by Inspections and Codes and one (1) full-size SUV to be

used by Engineering Drainage.



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