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Agenda Item # 1





Columbus Consolidated Government

Council Meeting



January 3, 2006





Agenda Report # 82





TO: Mayor and Councilors



SUBJECT: Purchase Authorizations



INITIATED BY: Finance Department





(A) RISK MANAGEMENT SETTLEMENT



It is requested that Council authorize a settlement payment to Janie Smith and

David B. Ross in the amount of $15,000.00. The claim resulted from an accident

which took place on August 10, 2005 involving a METRA bus and a private owned

vehicle.



Funds are available in the FY06 Budget, Risk Management, Uninsured Losses ?

Vehicle; 0860-130-3830-RISK-6842.01.



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(B) PURCHASE OF OFFSET PRESS FOR THE PRINT SHOP



It is requested that Council amend resolution 459-05 (approved October 4, 2005)

to change the purchase method for the used offset press from a lease/purchase

to outright purchase from A.B. Dick Products of the Southeast in the amount of

$28,000.00.



The purchase of the offset printer will enable the Print Shop to expedite the

increasing numbers of jobs requiring full color printing with minimal down time

in job setup, provide better quality prints, and reduce the cost for color

copies. The current offset press was purchased in 1990, and cannot handle

four-color process jobs. To accomplish a four-color job, with the existing

equipment, Print Shop staff must perform a total of four passes on one sheet

and risk ink contamination.



The equipment, if purchased new, would cost approximately $70,000. The used

equipment has a very low impression count, totaling about 3.5 million. The

equipment has only been used for training purposes. Therefore, the useful life

expectancy of the equipment could be long-term with regular preventive

maintenance. Consequently, the purchase of the used equipment is considered an

only known source, per the Procurement Ordinance, Section 3-114.



Funds are available in the FY06 Budget: Miscellaneous ? Non-Categorical ?

Capital Expenditures Over $5,000.00; 0101-590-3000-CONT-7761.



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(C) 12th AVENUE FLOOD ABATEMENT PROJECT (RE-BID) ? RFB NO. 06-0018



It is requested that Council authorize the execution of a construction contract

with Big Warrior Corporation (Cleveland, AL) in the amount of $3,116,366.00,

for flood abatement services for the 12th avenue system. Big Warrior

Corporation will provide sewer and water system improvements including but not

limited to: approximately 2,200 feet of 48-inch reinforced concrete gravity

sewer, 1,200 feet of 42-inch reinforced concrete gravity sewer, 300 feet of

42-inch ductile iron pipe gravity sewer, 20 manholes, reconnection of sewer

service lateral and storm drain connections, approximately 3,100 feet of 6 to

12-inch ductile iron water main, valves, hydrants, service reconnections,

erosion and sedimentation control, and miscellaneous accessories.



Thirty-six bid invitations were mailed; three bids were received on October 14,

2005. This bid has been advertised, opened and reviewed. The bidders were:







TOTAL BID DBE PARTICIPATION

Big Warrior Corporation (Cleveland, AL) $ 3,116,366.00 10.00%

Gordy Construction Company (Fortson, GA) 3,453,812.00 3.65%

Site Engineering, Inc. (Atlanta, GA) 3,894,516.00 0.00%



Funds are budgeted in FY06 Budget, 1999 SPLOST Road/Bridge/Street ?

Drainage/Street Improvements, 2006 Flood Abatement;

0540-695-2126-TXRB-7622-50802-2006F.

?ITEM A?



A RESOLUTION



NO. ________





A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO JANIE SMITH AND DAVID B. ROSS IN

THE AMOUNT OF $15,000.00 FOR A RISK MANAGEMENT SETTLEMENT.



WHEREAS, the claim resulted from an accident which took place on August

10, 2005 involving a METRA bus and a private owned vehicle.



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

FOLLOWS:



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to make payment to Janie

Smith and David B. Ross in the amount of $15,000.00 for a risk management

settlement. Funds are available in the FY06 Budget, Risk Management, Uninsured

Losses ? Vehicle; 0860-130-3830-RISK-6842.01.

____________________



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 AMENDING RESOLUTION 459-05 (APPROVED OCTOBER 4, 2005) TO CHANGE

THE PURCHASE METHOD FOR THE USED OFFSET PRESS FROM A LEASE/PURCHASE TO OUTRIGHT

PURCHASE FROM A.B. DICK PRODUCTS OF THE SOUTHEAST IN THE AMOUNT OF $28,000.00.



WHEREAS, the purchase of the offset printer will enable the Print Shop

to expedite the increasing numbers of jobs requiring full color printing with

minimal down time in job setup, provide better quality prints, and reduce the

cost for color copies. The current offset press was purchased in 1990, and

cannot handle four-color process jobs. To accomplish a four-color job, with

the existing equipment, Print Shop staff must perform a total of four passes on

one sheet and risk ink contamination; and,



WHEREAS, the equipment, if purchased new, would cost approximately $70,000.

The used equipment has a very low impression count, totaling about 3.5

million. The equipment has only been used for training purposes. Therefore,

the useful life expectancy of the equipment could be long-term with regular

preventive maintenance. Consequently, the purchase of the used equipment is

considered an only known source, per the Procurement Ordinance, Section 3-114;

and,



WHEREAS, purchase of the used equipment is considered an only known source, per

he Procurement Ordinance, Section 3-114.



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

FOLLOWS:

Part I.

Resolution # 459-05 is hereby amended changing the purchase method for

the used offset press from a lease/purchase to outright purchase from A.B. Dick

Products of the Southeast in the amount of $28,000.00; and,



Part II

That the City Manager, is hereby authorized to purchase a used A.B.

Dick two color offset press from A. B. Dick Products of the Southeast in the

amount of $28,000.00. Funds are available in the FY06 Budget: Miscellaneous ?

Non-Categorical ? Capital Expenditures Over $5,000.00; 0101-590-3000-CONT-7761.

____________________________________________



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 THE EXECUTION OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH BIG

WARRIOR CORPORATION (CLEVELAND, AL) IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,116,366.00, FOR FLOOD

ABATEMENT SERVICES FOR THE 12TH AVENUE SYSTEM.



WHEREAS, Big Warrior Corporation will provide sewer and water system

improvements including but not limited to: approximately 2,200 feet of 48-inch

reinforced concrete gravity sewer, 1,200 feet of 42-inch reinforced concrete

gravity sewer, 300 feet of 42-inch ductile iron pipe gravity sewer, 20

manholes, reconnection of sewer service lateral and storm drain connections,

approximately 3,100 feet of 6 to 12-inch ductile iron water main, valves,

hydrants, service reconnections, erosion and sedimentation control, and

miscellaneous accessories.



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



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute a construction

contract with Big Warrior Corporation (Cleveland, AL) in the amount of

$3,116,366.00, for flood abatement services for the 12th Avenue System. Funds

are budgeted in FY06 Budget, 1999 SPLOST Road/Bridge/Street ? Drainage/Street

Improvements, 2006 Flood Abatement; 0540-695-2126-TXRB-7622-50802-2006F.

_____________________________



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: January 3, 2006



TO: Mayor and Councilors



FROM: Angela Cole, Director of Finance



SUBJECT: Advertised Bids





January 4, 2006

1. Steam Cleaning Machine & Soap (Annual Contract) ? RFB No. 06-0040

Scope of Bid

Provide six (6) steam cleaning machines (four (4) fixed and two (2)

portable), Columbus Consolidated Government, Public Services Department. The

City will purchase on an ?as needed basis? approximately 600 gallons of soap,

which equates to 7,200 gallons per year.



2. Low Boy Tri-Axle Trailer (Re-Bid) ? RFB No. 06-0037

Scope of Bid

Provide one (1) low boy tri-axle trailer to be used by the Street Improvements

of the Public Services Department.



January 11, 2006

1. Standing Boy Bridge Replacement / Cusseta Road Bridge Repairs Over Bull

Creek ? RFB No. 06-0041

The work shall consist of bridge improvements to the Cusseta Road Bridge and

the Standing Boy Road Bridge, all in accordance with the designated plans and

specifications. The Contractor shall be required to maintain public access to

all residences and businesses located within the project area.



2. Fire Hose & Accessories (Annual Contract) ? RFB No. 06-0042

Scope of Bid

Provide fire 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 & EMS

Department of the Columbus Consolidated Government.



January 12, 2006

1. Fitness Equipment ? RFP No. 06-0003

Provide and install fitness equipment at fourteen (14) stations of Columbus

Fire & Emergency Medical Services. The fitness equipment shall consist of

commercial treadmills, commercial stationary bicycles, commercial rowers, and

multi-gyms; one set of equipment shall be installed at each location.





January 13, 2006

1. GIS Website ? RFP NO. 06-0004

Scope of RFP

Provide a website solution to contain GIS data for the Engineering

Department. This may be in the form of a finished website, that will be

maintained for a period of one year by the vendor or software that will allow

the department to develop and maintain their own website.



January 18, 2006

1. Cargo Vans ? RFB NO. 06-0044

Scope of RFB

Provide two (2), vans ? ton cargo vans to be used by the Facilities Maintenance

Division of the Public Services Department and Traffic Engineering Division of

the Engineering Department.



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