Columbus, Georgia

Georgia's First Consolidated Government

Post Office Box 1340
Columbus, Georgia, 31902-1340
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Council Members

Agenda Item # 4



Columbus Consolidated Government

Council Meeting



May 8, 2018



Agenda Report # 117

TO: Mayor and Councilors



SUBJECT: Purchase Authorizations



INITIATED BY: Finance Department





(A) TRAILERS ? RFB NO. 18-0037



It is requested that Council authorize the purchase of four (4) 16-ft utility

dual axle trailers at a unit price of $4,686.80, with a total cost of

$18,747.20; and one (1) 20-ft backhoe trailer at a unit price of $8,742.80, for

a grand total of $27,490.00, from Chattahoochee Trailer, LLC (Columbus, GA).

It is also requested that Council authorize the purchase of one (1) tri-axle

55-ton detachable lowboy trailer from True North Logistics, LLC (Port Huron,

MI), at a unit price of $72,231.39.



The equipment was approved in the 2018 Budget and will be used by staff in the

Parks and Recreation Department and Public Works staff. These are replacement

units.



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

the Georgia Procurement Registry on February 28, 2018. Eight (8) bids were

received on March 28, 2018. This bid has been advertised, opened and

reviewed. The bidders were:









Funds are budgeted in the FY18 Budget as follows:

16-ft utility dual axle trailers ($18,747.20): General Fund ? Parks and

Recreation ? Parks Services ? Capital Expend-Over $5,000;

0101-270-2100-PSRV-7722.

20-ft backhoe trailer ($8,742.80): Sewer (Stormwater) Fund ? Public Works ?

Sewer Maintenance ? Capital Expend-Over $5,000; 0202-260-3210-SWRM-7761.

Tri-axle 55-ton detachable lowboy trailer ($72,231.39): Paving Fund ? Public

Works ? Repairs and Maintenance ? Heavy Trucks; 0203-260-3110-REPR-7723.



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(B) CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVERWALK REPAIRS AT LIGHT POLES 371 & 374 ? RFB NO. 18-0047

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

with Earth-Scapes, Inc. (Phenix City, AL) in the amount of $389,936.00 for the

Chattahoochee Riverwalk Repairs at Light Poles 371 and 374. The necessary

repairs are related to the storm of December 2015. The City will be reimbursed

by FEMA.



The project involves the reconstruction of a failed section of earthen slope

between the Riverwalk and the Chattahoochee River. Included in the

reconstruction are the removal of the damaged vegetation, asphalt pavement, and

any loose soils. Reestablishment of the slope will involve the installation of

a type 1 rip rap buttress to support the type 3 rip rap stone to be extended

across the face of the damaged slope. Upon completion of the slope repairs, any

damaged sections of the Riverwalk will be reconstructed.



Bid specifications were posted on the web pages of the Purchasing Division;

Barge Design Solutions, the City?s contracted consultant; and the Georgia

Procurement Registry on March 23, 2018. Three (3) bids were received on April

25, 2018. This bid has been advertised, opened and reviewed. The bidders were:





CONTRACTORS TOTAL BID DBE PARTICIPATION

Earth-Scapes, Inc. (Phenix City, AL) $ 389,936.00 10.25%

Scott Bridge Company (Opelika, AL) 440,000.00 4.25%

Southern Contractors, LLC (Smiths Station, AL) 464,750.00 0.00%





Funds are budgeted in the FY18 Budget: Special Projects-Capital Projects Fund

? Capital Projects ? General Fund Supported Capital Projects ? General

Construction ? Riverwalk FEMA; 0508-660-1000-CPGF-7661-22947-20180.



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(C) BUS ROUTE SIGNS & POLES (ANNUAL CONTRACT) ? RFB NO. 18-0045

It is requested that Council approve the purchase of bus route signs and poles

from Vulcan Inc. dba Vulcan Signs (Foley, AL) for the estimated contract value

of $60,897.00. Metra Transit will purchase bus route signs and poles, on an

?as needed? basis. Metra Transit will install and maintain bus route signs and

poles 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.

Bid information was posted on the web pages of the Purchasing Division and the

Georgia Procurement Registry on March 12, 2018. Four (4) bids was received on

April 11, 2018. This bid has been advertised, opened and reviewed. The

bidders were:

Vendors/Description Bus Route Signs and Poles

Estimated Quantity - 300 Each

Total Contract Value for Signs & Poles

Vulcan Inc. dba Vulcan Signs (Foley, AL) $60,897.00

GCI (Decatur, GA) $75,000.00

Garden State Highway Products (Millvile, NJ) $152,820.00

Osburn Associates (Logan, OH) $184,347.00



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

Fund - Transportation ? Federal Transit Administration ? Capital Expend ? Under

$5,000, 0751-610-2400-MFTA-7763.



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(D) CHANGE ORDER 6 FOR FORREST ROAD BRIDGES - COOPER CREEK AND BULL CREEK ? RFB

NO. 14-0007

It is requested that Council authorize the execution of Change Order 6 for the

Forrest Road Bridges project, with Southeastern Site Development, Inc. (Newnan,

GA), in the amount of $173,687.67.

Per Resolution No. 339-13, Council authorized the replacement of Cooper Creek

Bridge and Bull Creek Bridge on Forrest Road. The primary need for Change

Order 6 is for additional work required to complete the project. This includes

additional quantities of asphalt and steel piling. The change order also

captures all quantity over runs and under runs.

Document Description Amount

Original Contract Replacement of Cooper Creek Bridge and Bull Creek Bridge on Forrest

Road. 5,277,780.00

Change Order 1 Additional utility work required for completion of the project. 359,451.59

Change Order 2 Additional utility work required for completion of the project. 123,448.89

Change Order 3 Utility relocations and additional unforeseen work adjacent to the

bridges. Additional work includes relocation of the water line on the Cooper

Creek bridge, pre-stressed concrete piles for bridge foundations, delays due to

utility relocations per the contract agreement, supporting AT&T conduit on both

bridges, and hidden storm sewer manhole relocation on the Cooper Creek Bridge.

1,240,344.94

Change Order 4 Improvements and concrete encasement of eighteen (18) existing

steel piles at the Bridge over Lindsey Creek at Edgewood Road. The work

includes traffic control, mobilization, grading complete, removal of existing

bridge and pile encasements. 164,000.00

Change Order 5 A result of quantity underruns at the Edgewood Road pile

encasements, which was added via Change Order 4. (2,480.00)

Change Order 6 Additional work required to complete the project, including

additional quantities of asphalt and steel piling. The change order also

captures all quantity over runs and under runs. 173,687.67

New Contract Amount $7,336,233.09



Funds are budgeted in the FY18 Budget: 2010 CBA Bonds Road/Street ? Road

Improvements ? Forrest Road Bridge Bull Creek and Forrest Road Bridge Cooper

Creek; 0559-800-2160-BARS-7643-82053 & 82054-20100.



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(E) STATE MANDATED SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL FEES



It is requested that Council authorize payment to the Georgia Department of

Natural Resources for state mandated solid waste disposal fees in the amount of

$55,105.33. The fee is based on the total amount of solid waste disposed in a

year. A total of 74,973.24 tons of solid waste was disposed, at Pine Grove

Landfill, between January 1, 2017 and December 31, 2017.



Funds are budgeted in the FY18 Budget: Integrated Waste Management Fund -

Public Services - Pine Grove Landfill ? State Mandated Waste Dump Fees;

0207-260-3560-PGRO-9208.



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(F) REPLACEMENT OF OVERT TACTICAL VESTS FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT

It is requested that Council approve the purchase of twenty-four (24) overt

tactical vests from SRT Supply (Saint Petersburg, FL) in the amount

$46,423.84. The purchase will be accomplished by cooperative purchase via

Federal GSA Contract #GS-07F-0133W



The Police Department is requesting to replace the overt tactical vests worn by

members of the SWAT Team of the Police Department. The current vests are

outdated according to standards set by The National Institute of Justice, and

the vest manufacturers? warranted level of protection has expired. The SWAT

Team members are usually not sent to the scene of a crime unless the situation

is extreme. That means these officers are going directly into a dangerous

situation and need to be properly protected. For this reason, the SWAT Team

uses overt ballistic vests when they go into the field. Overt vests are worn

over the clothing. They provide maximum protection against a barrage of

weaponry. The overt vests are designed to be a bit heavier than the covert vest

provided to Patrol officers for daily wear.



Funds are budgeted in the FY18 Budget: General Fund ? Police ? Support Staff ?

Operating Materials; 0101 ? 400 - 2200 ?STAF -6728.



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(G) STOP STICK FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT

It is requested that Council approve the purchase of fifty (50) Stop Sticks

with storage bag from Stop Stick, LTD (Harrison, OH), in the amount of

$22,165.50. The purchase will be accomplished by cooperative purchase via

Federal GSA Contract #GS-07F-0027K.

The Stop Stick is a tire-deflation device used during high speed pursuits.

Vehicle pursuits are among the most hazardous functions performed by law

enforcement. These acts can endanger citizens, officers, motorists, and the

fleeing suspect and passengers. In an effort to save lives, prevent personal

injury, reduce accidents, hazards and property damage, and minimize the

potential for civil liability of a vehicle pursuit, the Columbus Police

Department will utilize tire deflation devices to slow fleeing vehicles.

The Police Department is requesting the purchase of Stop Stick, a top rated

brand of tire deflation device (TDD). TDDs are used to end high-speed

automobile pursuits quickly and safely, by not only Georgia State Patrol, but

also law enforcement agencies in every state. The Stop Stick brand alone is

equipped in over 200,000 police vehicles and has ended more than 21,000

pursuits safely. By ending the pursuits safely, the Department will be able to

reduce liability and save lives. TDD?s are engineered to deflate tires without

causing a blowout by releasing air at a safe, controlled rate so the vehicle

operator can maintain control. There is no debris left on roadways from their

deployment.

Funds are budgeted in the FY18 Budget: General Fund ? Police ? Support Staff ?

Operating Materials; 0101 ? 400 - 2200 ?STAF -6728.



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(H) SHOTGUNS AND SIDESADDLE MOUNTS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT



It is requested that Council approve the purchase of twenty (20) shotguns and

twenty (20) sidesaddle mounts from Craig?s Firearm Supply, Inc., in the amount

of $11,447.60. The purchase will be accomplished by cooperative purchase via

Georgia Statewide Contract #99999-SPD-ES40199379-0002.

Twenty (20) Patrol vehicles were purchased in FY?17 for the Police Department,

but shotguns were not purchased at that time. These shotguns and sidesaddle

mounts are needed to be assigned to the Patrol vehicles.

Funds are budgeted in the FY18 Budget: General Fund ? Police ? Support Staff ?

Operating Materials; 0101 ? 400 - 2200 ?STAF -6728.



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(I) TASERS AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT

It is requested that Council approve the purchase of fifty (50) Tasers and

associated equipment from Axon Enterprise, Inc., (Scottsdale, AZ) in the amount

of $71,800.00.

The new Tasers and associated equipment will replace old, damaged equipment and

expandable cartridges.

The Tasers and associated equipment will be utilized by the Police Department

to provide a weapons option that could prevent the necessity for ?deadly

force,? thereby possibly preventing serious injury to an officer, or a citizen

taken into custody.

Axon Enterprise, Inc., is the manufacturer of the Taser cartridges and

associated equipment. Therefore, this purchase is considered an only know

source procurement, per the Procurement Ordinance, Section 3-114.

Funds are budgeted in the FY18 Budget: General Fund ? Police ? Support Staff ?

Operating Materials; 0101 ? 400 - 2200 ?STAF -6728.









Emergency Purchase ? Information Only



J. EMERGENCY PURCHASE ? AUDITING SERVICES (ANNUAL CONTRACT):



On April 25, John Fortenberry, of Albright, Fortenberry and Ninas met with City

Officials to inform that his firm would not be able to conduct the City?s FY18

audit. Mr. Fortenberry advised that the decision to rescind their services was

due to the recent occurrence of events beyond their control.

On April 25, 2018, the Finance Director informed the City Manager of the

situation, and requested approval of an Emergency Purchase to secure a new

vendor to provide auditing services, as there is not sufficient time to conduct

an RFP before the end of the fiscal year.

Per RFP 13-0021, Mauldin and Jenkins (Macon, GA) was the next highest ranked

vendor and has preliminarily agreed to perform the FY18 audit and assume the

remainder of the annual contract.

The City Manager approved the emergency purchase on April 25, 2018.

Funding for auditing services are budgeted each fiscal: Funds are budgeted

each fiscal year for this ongoing service: General Fund ? Finance ? Finance

Director ? Auditing Services, 0101-200-1000-FNCE-6337.



?ITEM A?



A RESOLUTION



NO. _________



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF FOUR (4) 16-FT UTILITY DUAL AXLE

TRAILERS AT A UNIT PRICE OF $4,686.80, WITH A TOTAL COST OF $18,747.20; AND ONE

(1) 20-FT BACKHOE TRAILER AT A UNIT PRICE OF $8,742.80, FOR A GRAND TOTAL OF

$27,490.00, FROM CHATTAHOOCHEE TRAILER, LLC (COLUMBUS, GA); AND, THE PURCHASE

OF ONE (1) TRI-AXLE 55-TON DETACHABLE LOWBOY TRAILER FROM TRUE NORTH LOGISTICS,

LLC (PORT HURON, MI), AT A UNIT PRICE OF $72,231.39.



WHEREAS, the equipment was approved in the FY18 Budget and will be used by

staff in the Parks and Recreation Department and Public Works staff. These are

replacement units.



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



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase four (4) 16-ft utility

dual axle trailers at a unit price of $4,686.80, with a total cost of

$18,747.20; and one (1) 20-ft backhoe trailer at a unit price of $8,747.20, for

a grand total of $27,490.00, from Chattahoochee Trailer, LLC (Columbus, GA);

and, the purchase of one (1) tri-axle 55-ton detachable lowboy trailer from

True North Logistics, LLC (Port Huron, MI), at a unit price of $72,231.39.

Funds are budgeted in the FY18 Budget as follows:



16-ft utility dual axle trailers ($18,747.20): General Fund ? Parks and

Recreation ? Parks Services ? Capital Expend-Over $5,000;

0101-270-2100-PSRV-7722.

20-ft backhoe trailer ($8,742.80): Sewer (Stormwater) Fund ? Public Works ?

Sewer Maintenance ? Capital Expend-Over $5,000; 0202-260-3210-SWRM-7761.

Tri-axle 55-ton detachable lowboy trailer ($72,231.39): Paving Fund ? Public

Works ? Repairs and Maintenance ? Heavy Trucks; 0203-260-3110-REPR-7723.



______________________



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

held the _____day of____________________, 2018 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 Garrett voting __________.

Councilor Huff 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 EXECUTION OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH

EARTH-SCAPES, INC. (PHENIX CITY, AL) IN THE AMOUNT OF $389,936.00 FOR THE

CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVERWALK REPAIRS AT LIGHT POLES 371 AND 374. THE NECESSARY

REPAIRS ARE RELATED TO THE STORM OF DECEMBER 2015. THE CITY WILL BE REIMBURSED

BY FEMA.



WHEREAS, the project involves the reconstruction of a failed section of

earthen slope between the Riverwalk and the Chattahoochee River. Included in

the reconstruction are the removal of the damaged vegetation, asphalt pavement,

and any loose soils. Reestablishment of the slope will involve the installation

of a type 1 rip rap buttress to support the type 3 rip rap stone to be extended

across the face of the damaged slope. Upon completion of the slope repairs, any

damaged sections of the Riverwalk will be reconstructed.



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

FOLLOWS:



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to a construction contract

with Earth-Scapes, Inc. (Phenix City, AL) in the amount of $389,936.00 for the

Chattahoochee Riverwalk Repairs at Light Poles 371 and 374. The necessary

repairs are related to the storm of December 2015. The City will be reimbursed

by FEMA. Funds are budgeted in the FY18 Budget: Special Projects-Capital

Projects Fund ? Capital Projects ? General Fund Supported Capital Projects ?

General Construction ? Riverwalk FEMA; 0508-660-1000-CPGF-7661-222947-20180.



____________





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

held the _________ day of _________________, 2018 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 Garrett voting __________.

Councilor Huff 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 BUS ROUTE SIGNS AND POLES FROM VULCAN

INC. DBA VULCAN SIGNS (FOLEY, AL) FOR THE ESTIMATED ANNUAL CONTRACT VALUE OF

$$60,897.00.



WHEREAS, Metra Transit will install and maintain bus route signs and

poles 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 bus route signs

and poles from Vulcan Inc. dba Vulcan Signs (Foley, AL) for the estimated

annual contract value of $60,897.00. Funds are budgeted each fiscal year for

this ongoing expense: Transportation Fund - Transportation ? Federal Transit

Administration ? Capital Expend ? Under $5,000, 0751-610-2400-MFTA-7763.



__________________





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

held the _________ day of ____________, 2018 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 Garrett voting __________.

Councilor Huff 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 THE EXECUTION OF CHANGE ORDER 6 FOR THE

FORREST ROAD BRIDGES PROJECT WITH SOUTHEASTERN SITE DEVELOPMENT, INC. (NEWNAN,

GA) IN THE AMOUNT OF $173,687.67.



WHEREAS, per Resolution No. 339-13, Council authorized the replacement

of Cooper Creek Bridge and Bull Creek Bridge on Forrest Road; and,



WHEREAS, the primary need for Change Order 6 is for additional work

required to complete the project, including additional quantities of asphalt

and steel piling. The change order also captures all quantity over runs and

under runs.

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

FOLLOWS:



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute Change Order 6

for the Forrest Road Bridges project, with Southeastern Site Development, Inc.

(Newnan, GA), in the amount of $173,687.67. Funds are budgeted in the FY18

Budget: 2010 CBA Bonds Road/Street ? Road Improvements ? Forrest Road Bridge

Bull Creek and Forrest Road Bridge Cooper Creek; 0559-800-2160-BARS-7643-82053

& 82054-20100.

_________________





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

the______ day of ____________, 2018 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 Garrett voting __________.

Councilor Huff 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 PAYMENT TO THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF

NATURAL RESOURCES FOR STATE MANDATED SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL FEES IN THE AMOUNT OF

$55,105.33.



WHEREAS, the fee is based on the total amount of solid waste disposed in a

year. A total of 74,973.24 tons of solid waste was disposed, at Pine Grove

Landfill, between January 1, 2017 and December 31, 2017.



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

FOLLOWS:



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

Georgia Department of Natural Resources for state mandated solid waste disposal

fees in the amount of $55,105.33. Funds are budgeted in the FY18 Budget:

Integrated Waste Management Fund - Public Services - Pine Grove Landfill ?

State Mandated Waste Dump Fees; 0207-260-3560-PGRO-9208.

_______________



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

held the _____day of____________________, 2018 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 Garrett voting __________.

Councilor Huff 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 THE PURCHASE OF TWENTY-FOUR (24) OVERT

TACTICAL VESTS FROM SRT SUPPLY (SAINT PETERSBURG, FL) IN THE AMOUNT $46,423.84.

THE PURCHASE WILL BE ACCOMPLISHED BY COOPERATIVE PURCHASE VIA FEDERAL GSA

CONTRACT #GS-07F-0133W.

WHEREAS, the Police Department is requesting to replace the overt tactical

vests worn by members of the SWAT Team of the Police Department. The current

vests are outdated according to standards set by The National Institute of

Justice, and the vest manufacturers? warranted level of protection has expired;

and,

WHEREAS, the SWAT Team members are usually not sent to the scene of a crime

unless the situation is extreme. That means these officers are going directly

into a dangerous situation and need to be properly protected. For this reason,

the SWAT Team uses overt ballistic vests when they go into the field. Overt

vests are worn over the clothing. They provide maximum protection against a

barrage of weaponry. The overt vests are designed to be a bit heavier than the

covert vest provided to Patrol officers for daily wear.

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

FOLLOWS:

That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase twenty-four (24) overt

tactical vests from SRT Supply (Saint Petersburg, FL) in the amount $46,423.84.

The purchase will be accomplished by cooperative purchase via Federal GSA

Contract #GS-07F-0133W. Funds are budgeted in the FY18 Budget: General Fund ?

Police ? Support Staff ? Operating Materials; 0101 ? 400 - 2200 ?STAF -6728.

_________________



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

held the _____day of____________________, 2018 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 Garrett voting __________.

Councilor Huff 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 FIFTY (50) STOP STICKS WITH

STORAGE BAG FROM STOP STICK, LTD (HARRISON, OH), IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,165.50.

THE PURCHASE WILL BE ACCOMPLISHED BY COOPERATIVE PURCHASE VIA FEDERAL GSA

CONTRACT #GS-07F-0027K.

WHEREAS, the Stop Stick is a tire-deflation device used during high speed

pursuits. Vehicle pursuits are among the most hazardous functions performed by

law enforcement. These acts can endanger citizens, officers, motorists, and the

fleeing suspect and passengers. In an effort to save lives, prevent personal

injury, reduce accidents, hazards and property damage, and minimize the

potential for civil liability of a vehicle pursuit, the Columbus Police

Department will utilize tire deflation devices to slow fleeing vehicles.

WHEREAS, the Police Department is requesting the purchase of Stop Stick, a

top rated brand of tire deflation devices (TDD). TDDs are used to end

high-speed automobile pursuits quickly and safely, by not only Georgia State

Patrol, but also law enforcement agencies in every state. The Stop Stick brand

alone is equipped in over 200,000 police vehicles and has ended more than

21,000 pursuits safely.

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

FOLLOWS:



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase fifty (50) Stop Sticks

with storage bag from Stop Stick, LTD (Harrison, OH), in the amount of

$22,165.50. The purchase will be accomplished by cooperative purchase via

Federal GSA Contract #GS-07F-0027K. Funds are budgeted in the FY18 Budget:

General Fund ? Police ? Support Staff ? Operating Materials; 0101 ? 400 - 2200 ?

STAF -6728.

_______________________



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

held the _____day of____________________, 2018 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 Garrett voting __________.

Councilor Huff 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 TWENTY (20) SHOTGUNS AND

TWENTY (20) SIDESADDLE MOUNTS FROM CRAIG?S FIREARM SUPPLY, INC., IN THE AMOUNT

OF $11,447.60. THE PURCHASE WILL BE ACCOMPLISHED BY COOPERATIVE PURCHASE VIA

GEORGIA STATEWIDE CONTRACT #99999-SPD-ES40199379-0002.

WHEREAS, twenty (20) Patrol vehicles were purchased in FY?17 for the Police

Department, but shotguns were not purchased at that time. These shotguns and

sidesaddle mounts are needed to be assigned to the Patrol vehicles.

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

FOLLOWS:



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase of twenty (20) shotguns

and twenty (20) sidesaddle mounts from Craig?s Firearm Supply, Inc., in the

amount of $11,447.60. The purchase will be accomplished by cooperative

purchase via Georgia Statewide Contract #99999-SPD-ES40199379-0002. Funds are

budgeted in the FY18 Budget: General Fund ? Police ? Support Staff ? Operating

Materials; 0101 ? 400 - 2200 ?STAF -6728.

___________________





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

_____day of____________________, 2018 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 Garrett voting __________.

Councilor Huff 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 FIFTY (50) TASERS AND

ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT FROM AXON ENTERPRISE, INC., (SCOTTSDALE, AZ) IN THE AMOUNT

OF $71,800.00.

WHEREAS, the new Tasers and associated equipment will replace old, damaged

equipment and expandable cartridges; and,

WHEREAS, the Tasers and associated equipment will be utilized by the

Police Department to provide a weapons option that could prevent the necessity

for ?deadly force,? thereby possibly preventing serious injury to an officer,

or a citizen taken into custody; and,

WHEREAS, Axon Enterprise, Inc., is the manufacturer of the Taser

cartridges and associated equipment. Therefore, this purchase is considered an

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

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

FOLLOWS:



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase fifty (50) Tasers and

associated equipment from Axon Enterprise, Inc., (Scottsdale, AZ) in the amount

of $71,800.00. Funds are budgeted in the FY18 Budget: General Fund ? Police ?

Support Staff ? Operating Materials; 0101 ? 400 - 2200 ?STAF -6728.

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

held the _____ day of____________________, 2018 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 Garrett voting __________.

Councilor Huff voting __________.

Councilor Thomas voting __________.

Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.

Councilor Woodson voting __________.







_______________________________ ________________________

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





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