Columbus, Georgia

Georgia's First Consolidated Government

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

Agenda Item # 5



Columbus Consolidated Government



Council Meeting



July 22, 2014



Agenda Report # 10





TO: Mayor and Councilors



SUBJECT: Purchase Authorizations



INITIATED BY: Finance Department





(A) E911 COMPUTER AIDED DISPATCH (CAD) SYSTEM AND AIRMOBILE ANNUAL SOFTWARE

LICENSE MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT



It is requested that Council authorize payment to Motorola Solutions (Atlanta,

GA) in the amount of $376,443.00 for Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) System and

AirMobile software license maintenance and support, covering the period from

July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015.



The Police Department (through the 911 Center), Marshal?s Office and Sheriff?s

Office uses the Motorola Computer Aided Dispatch System and the Airmobile

System to dispatch the various Public Safety Units throughout the City, as they

are needed. This equipment is a critical part of Public Safety communications

system. It has, since the initial warranty expired, been covered by a

comprehensive 24/7/365 maintenance agreement with Motorola in order to assure

rapid and accurate repairs and minimal down time.



All of the software was developed by Motorola and is proprietary in nature.

Therefore, the vendor is considered an Only Known Source, per Section 3-114 of

the Procurement Ordinance.



Funds are budgeted in the FY15 Budget: Emergency Telephone Fund ? Police ?E911

? Service Contracts, 0209-400-3220-E911-6513.



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(B) LEATHER ITEMS (ANNUAL CONTRACT) - RFB NO. 14-0033



It is requested that Council approve the annual contract for the purchase of

various leather items on an ?as needed basis? from the following vendors:

Lawmens & Shooters Supply, Inc. (Vero Beach, FL), Smyrna Police Distributors

(Smyrna, GA), DGG Tactical (Jacksonville, FL) and GT Distributors, Inc.

(Austin, TX), for the estimated annual contract value of $102,518.77. The

leather items consist of belts, handcuff cases, flashlight holders, baton

holders, holsters, magazine pouches, etc., and will be used by the Police

Department, Sheriff?s Office and Marshal?s Office.



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

additional twelve-month periods. Contract renewal is contingent upon the

mutual agreement of the Contractor and the City.



Bid postcard invitations were mailed to four-hundred vendors and bid

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

Georgia Procurement Registry, and DemandStar. Bids were received April 16,

2014 from the following vendors: Smyrna Police Distributors, DGG Tactical,

Maneuver Center Supply, Lawmens & Shooter Supply, Aker International, Gulf

States Distributors, GT Distributors and Dana Safety Supply. This bid has been

advertised, opened, and reviewed. The successful bidders, per section/per line

item are attached below:











Funds are budgeted each fiscal year for this on-going expense: General Fund ?

Municipal Court - Marshal - Uniforms, 0101-530-3000-MRSH-6781; General Fund ?

Police ? Support Services ? Operating Materials, 0101-400-2200-STAF-6781; and

General Fund - Sheriff ? Detention ? Jail - Uniforms, 0101-550-2600-JAIL-6781.





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(C) SECURITY X-RAY EQUIPMENT FOR THE CITIZEN SERVICE CENTER



It is requested that Council approve the purchase of a security x-ray machine

from American Security & Control, Inc. (West Palm Beach, FL), in the amount of

$26,400.00. This equipment will be utilized for security purposes for the

Council Chambers at the Citizen Service Center.



The equipment currently utilized is the spare equipment and requires

replacement. The x-ray machine is needed, by the Muscogee Sheriff?s Office, to

enhance security at the Citizen Service Center. The equipment will be used to

screen attendees at the City Council Meetings.

Funds are available in the FY15 Budget: General Fund ? Miscellaneous -

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



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(D) WEBSENSE SOFTWARE LICENSE SUBSCRIPTION

It is requested that Council approve payment to Softmart, Inc. (Downingtown,

PA), in the amount of $33,680.00 for the 3-Year software subscription renewal

for Websense.



This software is utilized by the Information Technology Department to monitor

internet activity. Softmart is the developer of the software and is therefore

the only known source for the subscription renewal, per Section 3-114 of the

Procurement Ordinance.



Funds are budgeted in the FY15 Budget: General Fund ? Information Technology ?

Computer Software; 0101-210-1000-ISS-6541.



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(E) ANNUAL TRANSMISSION SYSTEM SERVICE CONTRACT



It is requested that Council authorize payment to Motorola Solutions, Inc., in

an amount not to exceed $158,994.36, to execute the FY15 annual transmission

system service contract for the City?s 800 MHz radio communication system.



Per the award of RFP No. 149-91, (Resolution No. 91-92) the City established an

Annual Transmission System Maintenance contract with Motorola Solutions, Inc.,

(formerly Motorola Communications and Electronics, Inc), having renewed said

contract each year. The Annual Transmission System Service Agreement is

adjusted each year for any deletions or additions of transmission system

components.



The Annual Transmission System Service agreement covers the highly technical

components of the Radio System. The agreement runs from July 1, 2014 through

June 30, 2015, and the annual payment is made, in total, at the beginning of

each agreement period.



This is an annual expense for the operation of the 800 MHz Radio Communication

System. Harris County maintains the Roosevelt State Park transmission site that

is included in this annual service agreement for which they will reimburse the

City in the estimated amount of $24,033.28.



Motorola Solutions, Inc., is the manufacturer of the equipment, and therefore,

considered an only known source for this specific maintenance.



Funds are budgeted in FY15 Budget: General Fund - Engineering - Radio

Communications ? Service Contracts, 0101-250-3110-RADI-6513.



?ITEM A?

A RESOLUTION



NO._____



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS (ATLANTA, GA), IN

THE AMOUNT OF $376,443.00, FOR COMPUTER AIDED DISPATCH (CAD) SYSTEM AND

AIRMOBILE SOFTWARE LICENSE MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT, COVERING THE PERIOD FROM

JULY 1, 2014 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2015.



WHEREAS, the Police Department (through the 911 Center), Marshal?s Office

and Sheriff?s Office uses the Motorola Computer Aided Dispatch System and the

Airmobile System to dispatch the various Public Safety Units throughout the

City, as they are needed; and,



WHEREAS, this equipment is a critical part of Public Safety

communications system. It has, since the initial warranty expired, been

covered by a comprehensive 24/7/365 maintenance agreement with Motorola in

order to assure rapid and accurate repairs and minimal down time; and,



WHEREAS, all of the software and equipment was developed by Motorola

and is proprietary in nature. Therefore, the vendor is considered an Only

Known Source, per Section 3-114 of the Procurement Ordinance.



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

FOLLOWS:



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

Solutions (Atlanta, GA), in the amount of $376,443.00, for Computer Aided

Dispatch (CAD) System and AirMobile software license maintenance and support,

covering the period from July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. Funds are

budgeted in the FY14 Budget: Emergency Telephone Fund ? Police ?E911 ? Service

Contracts, 0209 ? 400 ? 3220 - E911 - 6513.



_____________________



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

the _________ day of __________, 2014 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 ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF VARIOUS

LEATHER ITEMS FROM LAWMANS & SHOOTERS SUPPLY, INC. (VERO BEACH, FL), SMYRNA

POLICE DISTRIBUTORS (SMYRNA, GA), DGG TACTICAL (JACKSONVILLE, FL) AND GT

DISTRIBUTORS, INC. (AUSTIN, TX), FOR THE ESTIMATED CONTRACT VALUE OF

$102,518.77.



WHEREAS, the leather items consist of belts, handcuff cases, flashlight

holders, holsters, magazine pouches, etc., and will be used by the Police

Department, Sheriff?s Office and Marshal?s Office; and,



WHEREAS, the items will be purchased on an "as needed" basis. The contract is

for a period of three years with the option to renew for two additional

twelve-month periods. Contract renewal is contingent upon the mutual agreement

of the Contractor and the City.



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



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to enter enter into annual

contract for the purchase various leather items from the following vendors:

Lawmens & Shooters Supply, Inc. (Vero Beach, FL), Smyrna Police Distributors

(Smyrna, GA), DGG Tactical (Jacksonville, FL) and GT Distributors, Inc.

(Austin, TX), for the estimated annual contract value of $102,518.77. Funds

are budgeted each fiscal year for this on-going expense: General Fund ?

Municipal Court - Marshal - Uniforms, 0101-530-3000-MRSH-6781; General Fund ?

Police ? Support Services ? Operating Materials, 0101-400-2200-STAF-6781; and

General Fund - Sheriff ? Detention ? Jail - Uniforms, 0101-550-2600-JAIL-6781.



__________________



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

the _________ day of ____________, 2014 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 A SECURITY X-RAY MACHINE FROM

AMERICAN SECURITY & CONTROL, INC. (WEST PALM BEACH, FL), IN THE AMOUNT OF

$26,400.00. THIS EQUIPMENT WILL BE UTILIZED FOR SECURITY PURPOSES FOR THE

COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT THE CITIZEN SERVICE CENTER.



WHEREAS, the equipment currently utilized is the spare equipment and requires

replacement. The x-ray machine is needed, by the Muscogee Sheriff?s Office, to

enhance security at the Citizen Service Center. The equipment will be used to

screen attendees at the City Council Meetings; and,



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

FOLLOWS:



That the City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase a security x-ray

machine from American Security & Control, Inc. (West Palm Beach, FL), in the

amount of $26,400.00. Funds are available in the FY15 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 ____________, 2014 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 PAYMENT TO SOFTMART, INC. (DOWNINGTOWN, PA), IN

THE AMOUNT OF $33,680.00 FOR THE 3-YEAR SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL FOR

WEBSENSE.



WHEREAS, this software is utilized by Information Technology to

monitor internet activity; and,



WHEREAS, Softmart is the developer of the software and is therefore

the only known source for the subscription renewal, per Section 3-114 of the

Procurement Ordinance.



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

FOLLOWS:



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

Inc. (Downingtown, PA), in the amount of $33,680.00 for the 3-Year software

subscription renewal for Websense. Funds are budgeted in the FY15 Budget:

General Fund ? Information Technology ? Computer Software;

0101-210-1000-ISS-6541.



_______________________



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

the _________ day of ___________, 2014 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?



RESOLUTION



NO. _____



A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC., IN AN

AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $158,994.36, TO EXECUTE THE FY15 ANNUAL TRANSMISSION

SYSTEM SERVICE CONTRACT FOR THE CITY?S 800 MHZ RADIO COMMUNICATION SYSTEM.



WHEREAS, per the award of RFP No. 149-91, (Resolution No. 91-92), the

City established an Annual Transmission System Service Agreement with Motorola

Solutions, Inc (formerly Motorola Communications and Electronics, Inc.) having

renewed said agreement each year. This agreement maintains highly technical

transmission system components located at each of the 800 MHz Radio System

transmission sites; and,



WHEREAS, the Annual Transmission System Service Agreement runs from

July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015 with the annual payment made, in total, at the

beginning of each service agreement period; and,



WHEREAS, this is an annual expense for the operation of the 800 MHz

Radio Communication System. Harris County maintains the Roosevelt State Park

transmission site that is included in this annual service agreement for which

they will reimburse the City in the estimated amount of $24,033.28; and,



WHEREAS, the agreement provides for additions/deletions of equipment

maintained by the service agreement with each year?s renewal.



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

FOLLOWS:



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

Solutions, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $158,994.36, to execute the FY15

annual transmission system service contract for the City?s 800 MHz radio

communication system. Funds are budgeted in FY15 Budget: General Fund -

Engineering - Radio Communications ? Service Contracts, 0101-250-3110-RADI-6513.



___________________



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

held on the ____ day of ______________, 2014 and adopted at said meeting by the

affirmative vote of _____ members of 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







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