Columbus, Georgia

Georgia's First Consolidated Government

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Columbus, Georgia, 31902-1340
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Council Members

Agenda Item # 4





Columbus Consolidated Government



Council Meeting



September 13, 2011





Agenda Report # 692







TO: Mayor and Councilors



SUBJECT: Purchase Authorizations



INITIATED BY: Finance Department







(A) KUBOTA 4WD TRACTOR AND FLEX WING MOWER ? GEORGIA STATEWIDE CONTRACT



It is requested that Council authorize the purchase of one (1) Kubota 4WD

tractor in the amount of $27,975.20, and one (1) flex wing mower in the amount

of $16,024.24, via Georgia State Contract, #SPD0000043-0007, from Lashley

Tractor Sales, (Lithonia, GA) for the total amount of $43,999.44.



The tractor and mower are replacements for units that were totaled out on I-85,

and for which the City received an insurance settlement check. The units will

be used by the Urban Forestry and Beautification Right-of-Way Maintenance

Division of the Public Services Department to cut grass on the Interstates.



Funds are budgeted in the FY12 Budget: Paving Fund ? Public Services ? Urban

Forestry and Beautification Right-of-Way Maintenance ? Rolling Stock;

0203-260-3120-ROWM-7726.



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(B) DODGE CHARGERS WITH POLICE PACKAGE ? RFB NO. 12-0004



It is requested that Council approve the purchase of two (2) Dodge Chargers

with Police Package from Carl Gregory Dodge (Columbus, GA) in the amount of

$45,306.00.



These are new vehicles approved in the FY12 Budget and will be used by the

Marshal?s Office as patrol/pursuit vehicles.



Bid postcard invitations were mailed to fifty-three vendors and bid

specifications were posted on the web page of the Purchasing Division and the

Georgia Procurement Registry. Two bids were received on August 17. This bid

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



Vendors Year Manufacturer/Model Unit Price Total Price

(2 Units)

Carl Gregory Dodge (Columbus, GA) 2012 Dodge Charger $22,653.00 $45,306.00

Hardy Chevrolet (Dallas, GA) 2012 Chevrolet Caprice 1EW19 $26,000.00 $52,000.00



The Georgia Statewide Contract price for this vehicle is $22,767.00.



Funds are budgeted in the FY12 Budget: LOST-Public Safety Fund ? Municipal

Court ? Public Safety-LOST ? Automobiles; 0102 ? 530 ? 9900 ? LOST ? 7721.



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(C) COMMERCIAL LOGGING TRASH LOADERS



It is requested that Council authorize the purchase of two (2) Cab and Chassis

to be used on two commercial logging trash loaders from Beck Motor Company,

(Albany, GA) in the amount of $233,986.00; and, two (2) 16/18-Yard Dump Truck

Bodies, from Transport Equipment Company, (Albany, GA) in the amount of

$28,900.00.



These are replacement vehicles and will be used by the Street Improvements

Division of the Public Services Department to haul dirt, sand and other items

as needed to maintain city streets. The 16/18-yard dump truck bodies will be

mounted on the commercial logging trash loader cab and chassis



Per Resolution No. 285-11, Beck Motor Company was the awarded vendor for RFB

11-0063, Commercial Logging Trash Loader, Option 1: Cab & Chassis Only. Beck

Motor Company has agreed to provide the two (2) additional cab and chassis for

the same awarded bid price of $116,993.00 each, for a total amount of

$233,986.00.



Transport Equipment Company was the awarded vendor for RFB 11-0047, 16/18-Yard

Dump Truck, Option 2: Body Only. Transport Equipment Company has agreed to

provide the two (2) additional truck bodies for the same awarded bid price of

$14,450.00 each, for a total amount of $28,900.00.



These vehicles are not listed on the Georgia Statewide Contract.



The following items were approved in the FY11 Budget but were not purchased.

The items will be carried over into FY12 Budget.



Funds are budgeted in the FY12 Budget as follows: 1) Cab and Chassis, in

amount of $233,986.00, Paving Fund ? Public Services ? Urban Forestry and

Beautification Right-of-Way Maintenance ? Heavy Trucks;

0203-260-3120-ROWM-7723; 2) 16/18-Yard Dump Truck, in the amount of

$28,900.00, Paving Fund ? Public Services ? Street Improvements ? Heavy Trucks;

0203-260-2100-STRT-7723.



* * * * * *



(D) BUS ADVERTISING SERVICES (ANNUAL CONTRACT) ? RFP NO. 10-0001



It is requested that Council authorize the execution of an amendment to the

contract with Renaissance Marketing, Inc., for bus advertising services

executed November 25, 2009, per RFP No. 10-0001. The contract amendment will

allow for advertising services on METRA buses, which is exchanged in barter for

other advertising opportunities. Upon approval by Columbus Council, the

following attached Addendum I to contract between the Consolidated Government

of Columbus, Georgia and Renaissance Marketing, Inc., for bus advertising

services will become part of the existing agreement:







The contract was awarded to Renaissance Marketing, Inc., per Resolution

408-09. The contract term was awarded 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.



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(E) PAINT (INTERIOR /EXTERIOR) AND ASSOCIATED SUPPLIES



It is requested that Council approve the purchase of Paint (interior/exterior)

and associated supplies) products from Sherwin - Williams, via Georgia State

Contract, SWC90794. The State Contract also includes a 30% discount off of

Sherwin - Williams associated supplies such as paintbrushes and etc. The term

of the contract is from March 15, 2009 through March 14, 2012.



The paint supplies will be purchased on an ?as needed basis? by Facilities

Maintenance Division and other departments for the upkeep of City buildings.



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

Public Services - Other Maintenance /Repairs ? Facilities Maintenance ?

Building Maintenance ? Parks & Recreation, Public Safety, General Government;

0101-260-3710-MNTN-6527, 6528, 6529.



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(F) ANNUAL MAINTENANCE FOR CISCO/AVVID IP PHONE SYSTEM



It is requested that Council approve payment to AT&T for the annual maintenance

for all Cisco equipment and software license renewals, included in the IP

Telephony network in twelve locations: the Government Center, Annex, Public

Safety Complex, Fox Recreation Center, Trade Center, Public Services

Administration Building, Fleet Maintenance, Facilities Maintenance, Signal

Shop, Storage Warehouse, METRA, and the Animal Control Facility. The annual

cost of network and equipment coverage, known as AT&T AMS Essential Plus

Service, is $79,176.60.



The AT&T AMS IP Telephony Manager is a continuance of the existing Cisco/AT&T

hardware and software maintenance purchased with the new Cisco AVVID IP Phone

System through AT&T (formerly BellSouth). The maintenance is renewable each

year on or before the anniversary date of July 1st.



Only AT&T has a complete end-to-end solution for all voice and data issues from

both an equipment and network perspective including the AT&T CO (Central

Office) network. Consequently, this maintenance and service is available only

through AT&T and deemed an only known source per the Procurement Ordinance

3-114.



Funds in the amount of $59,227.10 are budgeted in the FY12 Budget: General Fund

- Information Technology ? Computer Equipment Maintenance;

0101-210-1000-ISS-6511. The remaining funds, in the amount of $19,949.50, are

budgeted in the FY12 Budget: General Fund ? Information Technology ? Software

Lease; 0101-210-1000-ISS-6541.



* * * * * * * * *



(G) PURCHASE OF IBM DS5100 STORAGE CAPACITY UPGRADE



It is requested that Council approve the purchase of IBM DS5100 Storage

Capacity Upgrade from Mainline Information Systems in the amount of $56,788.00



IBM DS5100 Storage Capacity is critical and must be upgraded to continue

operation and implement future initiatives. The purchase includes the

following: DS5100-MidRange Disk - 1818-D1A (2) - 300GB-15k Drive - Expansion

Unit (EXP 5000) - 32 - 300GB Drives. Mainline services will include the

configuration and implementation of the upgrade and IBM five year prepaid 24x7

maintenance for additional expansion unit.



Mainline Information Systems is considered the only known source for this

purchase, since they installed the original DS5100 Storage Device, and is the

only vendor familiar with the City?s IT storage environment.



Funds are budgeted in the FY 12 Budget: LOST/Infrastructure Fund ? Information

Technology ? Computer Equipment ? IT Storage Project; 0109 ? 210 ? 9901 ? ISS ?

7751 ? 90001 ? 20110 and 20120.



* * * * * * * * *



(H) REPLACEMENT FURNITURE FOR THE CCG ANNEX



It is requested that Council approve the purchase of replacement furniture for

the CCG Annex, via Georgia Statewide Contract #SWC60748, from the following

vendors: The Hon Company in the amount of $18,400.78; Mayline Group in the

amount of $9,533.70 and Community in the amount of $185.36; for a total

purchase amount of $28,119.84. All purchases will be made in care of Malone

Office Environments (Columbus, Georgia) who will install and setup the

furniture. Approval is also requested to purchase additional furniture, as

needed, to replace furniture that has been in storage and is beginning to show

signs of water damage.



Replacement furniture is required as a result of structural damage at the Annex

caused by a thunderstorm on Friday, June 17, 2011. The roof of the Annex was

damaged which resulted in water damage to various offices and furniture. This

will be covered by property insurance.



This current request is to replace furniture identified as unsalvageable

immediately after the storm. The request for the replacement of additional

furniture is a result of viewing some pieces that were placed in storage after

the storm, but is now showing signs of damage. All furniture in storage has

not been fully reviewed at this time, so the actual need for additional

replacement is unknown.



Funds are budgeted in the FY12 Budget: Special Proj ? Capital Proj Fund ?

Capital Projects ? Gen Fund Supported Cap Project ? Capital Expend ? Furniture;

0508-660-1000-CPGF-7731-22925-20110.



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(I) RADIO SYSTEM UPGRADE AND SPARE PARTS



It is requested that Council approve the purchase of an upgrade to the 800 MHz

system and the purchase of spare parts from Motorola in the amount of

$299,516.00 to improve system reliability.



On July 02, 2011, the City?s 800 MHz Radio System experienced a catastrophic

Radio System failure caused by lightning strikes and power surges to the prime

Transmission Site located at the Garfield Tower Site. The Radio System was off

the air for several hours while both Columbus Communications and City Radio

Technicians worked to restore radio communications.



An extensive post event evaluation was conducted to determine the improvements

needed to reduce the vulnerability to lightning strikes and prevent another

System wide failure. The following improvements are recommended:

Garfield Tower Site ? upgrade the Tower and Radio Equipment building grounding

system. ($79,287.00)

Tower Top Antenna Amplifiers ? are the first component destroyed by lightning

strikes, purchase spares. ($38,840.00)

Critical System Boards ? purchase additional spare boards for the newer

transmission system electronics. ($148,729.00)

Transmitter Spare Boards ? most the old transmitters have been replaced with

new repeaters, purchase spare boards. ($32,660.00)



The Radio System has transitioned from the original Analog only operation to an

Analog/Digital Radio System. Motorola is the manufacturer of the City's 800

MHz Radio Communication System, and is therefore considered the only known

source for this purchase.



Funds are budgeted in the FY12Budget: Special Project/Capital Project Fund ?

Capital Projects ? General Fund Supported Capital Projects ? Operating

Materials - Radio Towers; 0508-660-1000-6728-22927-20120.













Emergency Purchase ? Information Only



Emergency Replacement of Security Gate at Muscogee County Prison:



On August 29, 2011, Warden Adamson, Muscogee County Prison, requested an

emergency purchase to replace a security gate that was damaged by a Public

Services vehicle. The 12? high x 14? wide gate normally ?latches? at the top

with only 1 inch of clearance between the gate pole and the stationary pole.

The damage to the gate caused about a one-foot opening at the top of the gate

between the two poles, allowing enough space for a prisoner to escape.

Additionally, the gate is an electric sliding gate on wheels requiring

hydraulic power to open and close the gate. The hydraulic operator is

inoperable and needs replacing and the hard plastic wheels on the gate are

cracking, as well. The gate is located in the area where prisoners return

from work detail daily before being led back into the building.



Muscogee County Prison staff obtained the following prices quotes for the gate

repair:





Denny Enterprises (Columbus Georgia)

$10,041.00

Lowery Fence (Waverly Hall, Georgia)

$13,481.00

Georgia Fence Wholesale (Columbus, Georgia)

$14,000.00



The City Manager approved the emergency gate replacement, on August 29, 2011,

for the quoted amount of $10,041.00 from Denny Enterprises.



General Fund ? Public Services- Other Maintenance/Repairs? Building maintenance

? Public Safety; 0101-260-3710-REPA-6528





ITEM A?



A RESOLUTION



NO.____





A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) KUBOTA 4WD TRACTOR IN THE

AMOUNT OF $27,975.20, AND ONE (1) FLEX WING MOWER IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,024.24,

VIA GEORGIA STATE CONTRACT, #SPD0000043-0007, FROM LASHLEY TRACTOR SALES

(LITHONIA, GA), FOR THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $43,999.44.



WHEREAS, the tractor and mower are replacement units and will be used by

the Urban Forestry and Beautification Right-of-Way Maintenance Division of the

Public Services Department to cut grass on the Interstates.



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

FOLLOWS:



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

4WD Tractor in the amount of $27,975.20, and one (1) Flex Wing Mower in the

amount of $16,024.24, from Lashley Tractor Sales (Lithonia, GA), for the total

amount of $43,999.44. Funds are budgeted in the FY12 Budget: Paving Fund ?

Public Services ? Urban Forestry and Beautification Right-of-Way Maintenance ?

Rolling Stock; 0203-260-3120-ROWM-7726.

_________________



Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held the

_________ day of ____________, 2011 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Baker voting __________.

Councilor Barnes voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting .

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Huff voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Thomas voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.





_______________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Teresa Pike Tomlinson, Mayor

?ITEM B?





A RESOLUTION



NO._____





A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) DODGE CHARGERS WITH POLICE

PACKAGE, FROM CARL GREGORY DODGE (COLUMBUS, GA), IN THE AMOUNT OF $45,306.00.



WHEREAS, these are new vehicles approved in the FY12 Budget and will be

used by the Marshal?s Office as patrol/pursuit vehicles.



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

FOLLOWS:



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase two (2) Dodge

Chargers with Police Package from Carl Gregory Dodge (Columbus, GA), in the

amount of $45,306.00. Funds are budgeted in the FY12 Budget: LOST-Public

Safety Fund ? Municipal Court ? Public Safety-LOST ? Automobiles; 0102 ? 530 ?

9900 ? LOST ? 7721.

_______________



Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held the

_________ day of ____________________, 2011 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Baker voting __________.

Councilor Barnes voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting .

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Huff voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Thomas voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.







_______________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Teresa Pike Tomlinson, Mayor

?ITEM C?



A RESOLUTION



NO._____



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) COMMERCIAL LOGGING

TRASH LOADER (CAB & CHASSIS ONLY), FROM BECK MOTOR COMPANY, (ALBANY, GA) IN THE

AMOUNT OF $233,986.00; AND TWO (2) 16/18-YARD DUMP TRUCK BODIES, FROM TRANSPORT

EQUIPMENT COMPANY, (ALBANY, GA) IN THE AMOUNT OF $28,900.00.



WHEREAS, these are replacement vehicles and will be used by the Street

Improvements Division, of the Public Services Department, to haul dirt, sand

and other items as needed to maintain city streets; and,



WHEREAS, Per Resolution No. 285-11, Beck Motor Company was the awarded vendor

for RFB 11-0063 Commercial Logging Trash Loader, Option 1: Cab & Chassis Only.

Beck Motor Company has agreed to provide the two (2) additional truck bodies

for the same, awarded bid price of $116,993.00 each, for a total amount of

$233,986.00; and,



WHEREAS, Transport Equipment Company was the awarded vendor for RFB 11-0047

16/18-Yard Dump Truck, Option 2: Body Only. Transport Equipment Company has

agreed to provide the two (2) additional truck bodies for the same, awarded bid

price of $14,450.00 each, for a total amount of $28,900.00.



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



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase two (2) Cab and

Chassis to be used on two commercial logging trash loaders from Beck Motor

Company, (Albany, GA) in the amount of $233,986.00; and, two (2) 16/18-Yard

Dump Truck Bodies, from Transport Equipment Company, (Albany, GA) in the amount

of $28,900.00. Funds are budgeted in the FY12 Budget as follows: 1) Cab and

Chassis, in amount of $233,986.00, Paving Fund ? Public Services ? Urban

Forestry and Beautification Right-of-Way Maintenance ? Heavy Trucks;

0203-260-3120-ROWM-7723; 2) 16/18-Yard Dump Truck, in the amount of

$28,900.00, Paving Fund ? Public Services ? Street Improvements ? Heavy Trucks;

0203-260-2100-STRT-7723.

______________



Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held

the _________ day of ____________, 2011 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Baker voting __________.

Councilor Barnes voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting __________.

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Huff voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Thomas voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.





_______________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Teresa Pike Tomlinson, Mayor

?ITEM D?



A RESOLUTION



NO.______



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH RENAISSANCE MARKETING, INC.,

FOR ADVERTISING SERVICES ON METRA BUSES, WHICH IS EXCHANGED IN BARTER FOR OTHER

ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES.



WHEREAS, Per Resolution #408-09 the contract was executed November 25, 2009

(RFP No. 10-0001), by and between the City and Renaissance Marketing, Inc.; and,



WHEREAS, the following attached Addendum I to the contract between the

Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia and Renaissance Marketing, Inc.,

for bus advertising services will become part of the existing agreement.



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



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to amend the contract with

Renaissance Marketing, Inc., for bus advertising services on METRA buses which

is exchanged in barter for other advertising opportunities.

_______________



Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia,

held the _________ day of ____________, 2011 and adopted at said meeting by

the affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Baker voting __________.

Councilor Barnes voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting __________.

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Huff voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Thomas voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.







_______________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Teresa Pike Tomlinson, Mayor

?ITEM E?



A RESOLUTION



NO.______



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF PAINT (INTERIOR - /EXTERIOR) AND

ASSOCIATED SUPPLIES, ON AN ?AS NEEDED BASIS,? FROM SHERWIN - WILLIAMS, VIA THE

GEORGIA STATEWIDE CONTRACT SWC90794.



WHEREAS, the State Contract also includes a 30% discount off of Sherwin

- Williams associated supplies such as paintbrushes and etc.; and,



WHEREAS, Georgia Statewide contracts are approved for use by local

governments, and meet the requirements of the City?s procurement ordinance;

and,



WHEREAS, the contract pricing will remain in effect through March 14,

2012.



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



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase Paint (Interior

/Exterior) and associated supplies from Sherwin - Williams, via the Georgia

Statewide Contract SWC90794 on an ?as needed basis?. Funds are budgeted each

fiscal year for this ongoing expense: General Fund - Public Services - Other

Maintenance /Repairs ? Facilities Maintenance ? Building Maintenance ? Parks &

Recreation, Public Safety, General Government; 0101-260-3710-MNTN-6527, 6528,

6529.

_____________



Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held the

_________ day of _____________, 2011 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Baker voting __________.

Councilor Barnes voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting .

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Huff voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Thomas voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.







_______________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Teresa Pike Tomlinson, Mayor



?ITEM F?





A RESOLUTION



NO.________



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO AT&T FOR THE ANNUAL MAINTENANCE FOR ALL

CISCO EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE LICENSE RENEWALS, INCLUDED IN THE IP TELEPHONY

NETWORK IN TWELVE LOCATIONS: THE GOVERNMENT CENTER, ANNEX, PUBLIC SAFETY

COMPLEX, FOX RECREATION CENTER, TRADE CENTER, PUBLIC SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

BUILDING, FLEET MAINTENANCE, FACILITIES MAINTENANCE, SIGNAL SHOP, STORAGE

WAREHOUSE, METRA, AND THE ANIMAL CONTROL FACILITY. THE ANNUAL COST OF NETWORK

AND EQUIPMENT COVERAGE, KNOWN AS AT&T AMS ESSENTIAL PLUS SERVICE, IS $79,176.60.



WHEREAS, the AT&T AMS IP Telephony Manager is a continuance of the

existing Cisco/AT&T hardware and software maintenance purchased with the new

Cisco AVVID IP Phone System through AT&T (formerly BellSouth). The maintenance

is renewable each year on or before the anniversary date of July 1st.



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

FOLLOWS:



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to make payment to AT&T for

the annual maintenance for all Cisco equipment and software license renewals,

included in the IP Telephony network in twelve locations: the Government

Center, Annex, Public Safety Complex, Fox Recreation Center, Trade Center,

Public Services Administration Building, Fleet Maintenance, Facilities

Maintenance, Signal Shop, Storage Warehouse, METRA, and the Animal Control

Facility. The annual cost of network and equipment coverage, known as AT&T AMS

Essential Plus Service, is $79,176.60. Funds in the amount of $59,227.10 are

budgeted in the FY12 Budget: General Fund - Information Technology ? Computer

Equipment Maintenance; 0101-210-1000-ISS-6511. The remaining funds, in the

amount of $19,949.50, are budgeted in the FY12 Budget: General Fund ?

Information Technology ? Software Lease; 0101-210-1000-ISS-6541.

__________



Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held the

_________ day of ____________________, 2011 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Baker voting __________.

Councilor Barnes voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting .

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Huff voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Thomas voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.





_______________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Teresa Pike Tomlinson, Mayor



?ITEM G?

A RESOLUTION



NO._____



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF IBM DS5100 STORAGE CAPACITY UPGRADE

FROM MAINLINE INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN THE AMOUNT OF $56,788.00.



WHEREAS, IBM DS5100 Storage Capacity is critical and must be upgraded

to continue operation and implement future initiatives. The purchase includes

the following: DS5100-MidRange Disk - 1818-D1A (2) - 300GB-15k Drive -

Expansion Unit (EXP 5000) - 32 - 300GB Drives. Mainline services will include

the configuration and implementation of the upgrade and IBM five year prepaid

24x7 maintenance for additional expansion unit; and,



WHEREAS, the AT&T AMS IP Telephony Manager is a continuance of the existing

Cisco/AT&T hardware and software maintenance purchased with the new Cisco AVVID

IP Phone System through AT&T (formerly BellSouth). The maintenance is

renewable each year on or before the anniversary date of July 1st ; and,



WHEREAS, Mainline Information Systems is considered the only known source for

this purchase, since they installed the original DS5100 Storage Device, and is

the only vendor familiar with the City?s IT storage environment.



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

FOLLOWS:



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase a

DS5100 Storage Capacity Upgrade from Mainline Information Systems in the amount

of $56,788.00. Funds are budgeted in the FY 12 Budget: LOST/Infrastructure

Fund ? Information Technology ? Computer Equipment ? IT Storage Project; 0109 ?

210 ? 9901 ? ISS ? 7751 ? 90001 ? 20110 and 20120.

___________________



Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held the

_________ day of ____________________, 2011 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Baker voting __________.

Councilor Barnes voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting .

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Huff voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Thomas voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.







_______________________________ _____________________________

Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Teresa Pike Tomlinson, Mayor



"ITEM H?

A RESOLUTION



NO._______



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT FURNITURE FOR THE CCG

ANNEX, VIA GEORGIA STATEWIDE CONTRACT #SWC60748, FROM THE FOLLOWING VENDORS:

THE HON COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,400.78; MAYLINE GROUP IN THE AMOUNT OF

$9,533.70 AND COMMUNITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $185.36; FOR A TOTAL PURCHASE AMOUNT

OF $28,119.84. ALL PURCHASES WILL BE MADE IN CARE OF MALONE OFFICE

ENVIRONMENTS (COLUMBUS, GEORGIA) WHO WILL INSTALL AND SETUP THE FURNITURE.

APPROVAL IS ALSO REQUESTED TO PURCHASE ADDITIONAL FURNITURE, AS NEEDED, TO

REPLACE FURNITURE THAT HAS BEEN IN STORAGE AND IS BEGINNING TO SHOW SIGNS OF

WATER DAMAGE.



WHEREAS, replacement furniture is required as a result of structural

damage at the Annex caused by a thunderstorm on Friday, June 17, 2011. The

roof of the Annex was damaged which resulted in water damage to various offices

and furniture; and,



WHEREAS, this current request is to replace furniture identified as

unsalvageable immediately after the storm. The request for the replacement of

additional furniture is a result of viewing some pieces that were placed in

storage after the storm, but is now showing signs of damage. All furniture in

storage has not been fully reviewed at this time, so the actual need for

additional replacement is unknown.



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

FOLLOWS:



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase replacement

furniture for the CCG Annex via Georgia Statewide Contract #SWC60748, from the

following vendors: The Hon Company in the amount of $18,400.78; Mayline Group

in the amount of $9,533.70 and Community in the amount of $185.36; for a total

purchase amount of $28,119.84. All purchases will be made in care of Malone

Office Environments (Columbus, Georgia) who will install and setup the

furniture. The City Manager is also authorized to purchase additional

furniture, as needed, to replace furniture that has been in storage and is

beginning to show signs of water damage. Funds are budgeted in the FY12

Budget: Special Proj ? Capital Proj Fund ? Capital Projects ? Gen Fund

Supported Cap Project ? Capital Expend ? Furniture;

0508-660-1000-CPGF-7731-22925-20110.

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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia,

held the _________ day of ____________________, 2011 and adopted at said

meeting by the affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Baker voting __________.

Councilor Barnes voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting .

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Huff voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Thomas voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.





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Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Teresa Pike Tomlinson, Mayor

"ITEM I?

A RESOLUTION



NO._______



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF AN UPGRADE TO THE 800 MHZ RADIO

SYSTEM AND THE PURCHASE OF SPARE PARTS, FROM MOTOROLA, IN THE AMOUNT OF

$299,516.00 TO IMPROVE SYSTEM RELIABILITY.



WHEREAS, on July 02, 2011, the City?s 800 MHz Radio System experienced a

catastrophic Radio System failure caused by lightning strikes and power surges

to the prime Transmission Site located at the Garfield Tower Site. The Radio

System was off the air for several hours while both Columbus Communications and

City Radio Technicians worked to restore radio communications; and,



WHEREAS, an extensive post event evaluation was conducted and determined that

certain improvements were needed to reduce the vulnerability to lightning

strikes and prevent another System wide failure; and,



WHEREAS, Motorola is the manufacturer of the City's 800 MHz Radio

Communication System, and is therefore considered the only known source for

this purchase.



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

FOLLOWS:



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase an upgrade to

the 800 MHz radio system and purchase spare parts from Motorola in the amount

of $299,516.00, to improve system reliability. Funds are budgeted in the

FY12Budget: Special Project/Capital Project Fund ? Capital Projects ? General

Fund Supported Capital Projects ? Operating Materials - Radio Towers;

0508-660-1000-6728-22927-20120.



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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia,

held the _________ day of ____________________, 2011 and adopted at said

meeting by the affirmative vote of _________ members of said Council.



Councilor Allen voting __________.

Councilor Baker voting __________.

Councilor Barnes voting __________.

Councilor Davis voting .

Councilor Henderson voting __________.

Councilor Huff voting __________.

Councilor McDaniel voting __________.

Councilor Thomas voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.





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Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Teresa Pike Tomlinson, Mayor







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