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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-04-01-Meeting Agenda Commission Meeting Agenda Commission Chamber 4/1/2010 5:00 PM INVOCATION: Father Matthew Ericksen, Parochial Vicar, St. Joseph Catholic Church. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Five (5) minute time limit per delegation DELEGATIONS A. Mr. Wayne Hawkins. RE: Mayor's Masters Reception. Attachments B. Mr. Dan Walton, Executive Director. RE: Update from Richmond County Medical Society Project Access, Inc. relating to program operations and statistics. Attachments C. Mr. John Shields, ShieldsDESIGN LLC RE: Update relative to the Augusta Development Plan; Augusta Green Agenda. Attachments CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1-39) PUBLIC SERVICES 1. Motion to approve New Application: A. N. 10 - 14: A request by Jack B. Lee for an on premise consumption Liquor, Beer & Wine license to be used in connection with the Punch Bowl Lounge located at 3179 Gordon Hwy. There will be Dance. District 3. Super District 10. (Approved by Public Services Committee March 22, 2010) Attachments 2. Motion to approve New Application: A. N. 10 - 15: request by Roderick D. Stokes for an on premise consumption Liquor, Beer & Wine license to be used in connection with S. Bar. Inc. located at 1505-A North Leg Rd. There will be Dance. District 3. Super District 10. (Approved by Public Services Committee March 22, 2010) Attachments 3. Motion to approve New Ownership Application: A. N. 10 - 16: request by Sae Shin for an on premise consumption Beer & Wine license to be used in connection with the Soy Noodle House located at 1032 Broad St. There will be Sunday Sales. District 1. Super District 9.(Approved by Public Services Committee March 22, 2010) Attachments 4. Motion to approve New Ownership Application: A. N. 10 -18: request by David H. Ryther, Jr. for an on premise consumption Beer license to be used in connection with the Hospitality Food Services - Augusta LLC located at 78 Milledge Rd. There will be Sunday Sales. District 1. Super District 9. (Approved by Public Services Committee March 22, 2010) Attachments 5. Motion to approve Amendment #3 to the Cooperative Agreement for nutrition program for Senior Services with CSRA RC. (Approved by Public Services Committee March 22, 2010) Attachments 6. Motion to authorize a Pre-Application Grant to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources for a 2010 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grant. (Approved by Public Services Committee March 22, 2010) Attachments 7. Motion to approve the 2010 Operational Agreement for the Augusta Soccer Park with the Administrator providing a funding source at the April 1st meeting. (Approved by Public Services Committee March 22, 2010) Attachments ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 8. Motion to approve Redevelopment Plan and Formation of URA as well as approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement between Augusta and the Newly Formed URA with some minor cleanup changes and one substantive revision to delineate between the bonding powers under the urban redevelopment law and under the redevelopment powers law, to approve the two accompanying resolutions and to approve the appointment of the board to include Tameka Allen as chairman to a three-year term, Betty Beard as Vice-Chair to a three-year term, George Patty to a two-year term, Tim Schroer to a two-year term and Erik Montgomery to a one-year term and no term limitations. (Approved by Administrative Services Committee March 22, 2010) Attachments 9. Motion to approve proposed pay study process for 2010 / 2011 / 2012. (Approved by Administrative Services Committee March 22, 2010) Attachments PUBLIC SAFETY 10. Motion to approve awarding of Bid Item #10-038, Work Uniforms for the Augusta Fire Department. (Approved by Public Safety Committee March 22, 2010) Attachments 11. Motion to approved acquisition of Icon Case Management Software for the Richmond County Civil & Magistrate Court Clerk. (Approved by Public Safety Committee March 22, 2010) Attachments 12. Motion to approve the Administrator's recommendation to award the Design/Build Construction of a new Substation for the Marshal's Office to Allen-Batchelor Construction. (Approved by Public Safety Committee March 22, 2010) Attachments 13. Motion to approve the submission by the Superior Court of a grant application for the continuation of treatment services for the Augusta Judicial Circuit Drug Court for the period July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011 with no matching funds required. (Approved by Public Safety Committee March 22, 2010) Attachments FINANCE 14. Motion to approve replacements with three Crown Victorias vehicles for the Marshal’s Office . (Approved by Finance Committee March 22, 2010) Attachments 15. Motion to approve request from Public Services Department-Maintenance Division to replace a current 48-month lease of two motor graders with a new 60-month lease from Yancey Brothers Caterpillar, Inc of Augusta, Georgia for $2,030.28 each per month (Georgia State Contract Bid # SWC-9078254621). (Approved by Finance Committee March 22, 2010) Attachments 16. Motion to approve the purchase of 5 Chevrolet Impalas for the Sheriff’s Office, Criminal Investigation Division (CID) from Grant Funds. (Approved by Finance Committee March 22, 2010) Attachments 17. Motion to approve for the purchase of Sheriff’s Office public safety vehicles for 2010 from Capital Outlay funds. (Approved by Finance Committee March 22, 2010) Attachments 18. Motion to approve abatement of ad valorem taxes on property acquired by Augusta and Land Bank. (Approved by Finance Committee March 22, 2010) Attachments 19. Motion to approve the recommendation of the Administrator to allow him to work with Dr. Bloodworth to negotiate and come back with a final detailed plan to accomplish the needs of both the city and the university regarding a 9.5 acre tract adjacent to their current housing facilities in assocation with Augusta State University's Master Plan. (Approved by Finance Committee March 22, 2010) Attachments 20. Motion to approve the purchase of additional shelving and other items in the amount of $475,600 funded from SPLOST III , IV and project contingency. (Approved by Finance Committee March 22, 2010) Attachments 21. Motion to approve the amounts of disbursements to outside agencies from April through the end of June, 2010 with the 15% reduction. (Approved by Finance Committee March 22, 2010) Attachments ENGINEERING SERVICES 22. Motion to approve and authorize Augusta Engineering Department (AED) to offer mid-range salary to a potential candidate for the Chief Surveyor (Civil Engineer III) position. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee March 22, 2010) Attachments 23. Motion to approve contract award to ATC Associates Inc. for storm water permitting services. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee March 22, 2010) Attachments 24. Motion to approve construction contract award to Blair Construction in the amount of $771,378.13. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee March 22, 2010) Attachments 25. Motion to approve the Solid Waste Department to purchase fuel using the most economical means –the state contract and/or the Augusta bid item. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee March 22, 2010) Attachments 26. Motion to approve or deny the use of Compressed Natural Gas as the required fuel source for the Solid Waste Collections Contract. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee March 22, 2010) Attachments 27. Motion to approve the Solid Waste Department bonding of $20 million dollars for its gas collection and control system. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee Attachments March 22, 2010) 28. Motion to authorize condemnation to acquire 8,994 sq. ft. of permanent easement of 2993 Willis Foreman Road - PIN: 151-0-020-00-0. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee March 22, 2010) Attachments 29. Motion to authorize condemnation to acquire 11,556 sq. ft. of permanent easement and 5,658 square feet of temporary easement of 4116 Deans Bridge Road - PIN: 150- 0-002-00-0. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee March 22, 2010) Attachments 30. Motion to approve the purchase of parts to rebuild 5 control panels for various lift stations. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee March 22, 2010) Attachments 31. Motion to approve Georgia Power Company Governmental Encroachment Agreement No. 31189. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee March 22, 2010) Attachments 32. Motion to approve and accept a Deed of Dedication and Maintenance Agreement for Highland Ridge Office Park. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee March 22, 2010) Attachments 33. Motion to approve and accept a Deed of Dedication from USPG Portfolio Two, LLC (WalMart, Bobby Jones). (Approved by Engineering Services Committee March 22, 2010) Attachments 34. Motion to approve an Option for the purposes of acquiring an easement between Electrical Realty And Sales Company, as owner, and Augusta, Georgia, as optionee, in connection with the Marvin Griffin Road Improvement Project, (300 sq. ft.) permanent drainage and utility easement and (6,459 sq. ft.) of temporary construction easement from the property located at: 1431 Marvin Griffin Road, private, at the purchase price of $600.00. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee March 22, 2010) Attachments 35. Motion to approve award of Construction Contract to J. Harris Trucking and Construction, Inc. in the amount of $297,101.48 for the Storm Drainage Improvements at Village West, subject to receipt of signed contracts and proper bonds as requested by AED. Funding is available from SPLOST Phase IV Fund Account Balance. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee March 22, 2010) Attachments 36. Motion to approve the Capital Project Budget number 324-041110-201824333 and award the Design Consultant Services Agreement to Cranston Engineering Group, PC, in the amount of $196,430.00 for the Wrightsboro Road Widening, Phase I project. Funding is available in the project engineering account for the Engineering Department. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee March 22, 2010) Attachments PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 37. Motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Commission held on March 16, 2010. Attachments APPOINTMENT(S) 38. Motion to approve the following appointments Brenda Morton, Augusta Library Board, Paul Muckenfuss Sr., Riverfront Development Review Board, George (Chip) Fisher, Jr., General Aviation Commission, Harry James, Historic Preservation Commission, Gregory O'Connor, Public Facilities, Inc., Cary Rivers, Augusta Port Authority, Aishia Leverett, ARC Personnel Board, Thomas B.Burxton, Citizen Small Business Advisory Board, Brook N.Buxton, Canal Authority, Donald Thompson, Augusta Aviation Commission, Rick Keurogllan, ARC Planning Comission, Birkie Ayer, ARC Tree Commission representing District 1. Attachments ATTORNEY 39. An Ordinance to amend the Augusta, GA Code Title One Section 1-2-2 relating to the time and place for Commission and Committee meetings of the Augusta- Richmond County Board of Commissioners; to repeal all Code sections and Ordinances and parts of Code sections and Ordinances in conflict herewith; to provide an effective date and for other purposes. (Approved by the Augusta Commission March 16, 2010 - second reading) Attachments ****END CONSENT AGENDA**** AUGUSTA COMMISSION 4/1/2010 AUGUSTA COMMISSION REGULAR AGENDA 4/1/2010 (Items 40-44) Upcoming Meetings www.augustaga.gov ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 40. Motion to approve amending the City’s 2007, 2008 and 2009 Action Plans for the reprogramming of $113,045 in CDBG funds and allow a change in beneficiaries for certain Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing (HPRP) Projects. Attachments PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 41. Consider an appeal hearing for Hill Baptist Church regarding the denial of their request from the Historic Preservations Commission for a Certificate Of Appropriateness (COA) relating to the demolition of their property located at 1111 Troupe Street. Attachments SUBCOMMITTEE Chronic Nuisance Property Ordinance 42. Update from Commissioner Joe Bowles, Chairman of the Chronic Nuisance Property Ordinance Study Subcommittee. Attachments OTHER BUSINESS 43. Motion to approve a Resolution urging completion of the planned permanent respository project at Yucca Mountain. (Requested by Commissioner Joe Jackson) Attachments LEGAL MEETING A. Pending and Potential Litigation. B. Real Estate. C. Personnel. 44. Motion to authorize execution by the Mayor of the affidavit of compliance with Georgia's Open Meeting Act. Commission Meeting Agenda 4/1/2010 5:00 PM Invocation Department:Clerk of Commission Caption:Father Matthew Ericksen, Parochial Vicar, St. Joseph Catholic Church. Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Commission Meeting Agenda 4/1/2010 5:00 PM Mayor's Masters Reception Department: Caption:Mr. Wayne Hawkins. RE: Mayor's Masters Reception. Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Commission Meeting Agenda 4/1/2010 5:00 PM Project Access Department: Caption:Mr. Dan Walton, Executive Director. RE: Update from Richmond County Medical Society Project Access, Inc. relating to program operations and statistics. Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Attachment number 1Page 1 of 1 Commission Meeting Agenda 4/1/2010 5:00 PM ShieldsDESIGN LLC Department: Caption:Mr. John Shields, ShieldsDESIGN LLC RE: Update relative to the Augusta Development Plan; Augusta Green Agenda. Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Attachment number 1Page 1 of 1 Commission Meeting Agenda 4/1/2010 5:00 PM Alcohol Application Department:License & Inspections Caption:Motion to approve New Application: A. N. 10 - 14: A request by Jack B. Lee for an on premise consumption Liquor, Beer & Wine license to be used in connection with the Punch Bowl Lounge located at 3179 Gordon Hwy. There will be Dance. District 3. Super District 10. (Approved by Public Services Committee March 22, 2010) Background:This is a new application. Analysis:The applicant meets the requirements of the Augusta Richmond County Alcohol Ordinance. Financial Impact:The applicant will pay a fee of $4345.00. Alternatives: Recommendation:License & Inspections recommends approval. The RCSD recommends approval. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Attachment number 1Page 1 of 2 Attachment number 1Page 2 of 2 Commission Meeting Agenda 4/1/2010 5:00 PM Alcohol Application Department:License & Inspections Caption:Motion to approve New Application: A. N. 10 - 15: request by Roderick D. Stokes for an on premise consumption Liquor, Beer & Wine license to be used in connection with S. Bar. Inc. located at 1505-A North Leg Rd. There will be Dance. District 3. Super District 10. (Approved by Public Services Committee March 22, 2010) Background:This is a new application. Formerly the teen club Platinum. Analysis:The applicant meets the requirements of the Augusta Richmond County Alcohol Ordinance. Financial Impact:The applicant will pay a fee of $4345.00. Alternatives: Recommendation:License & Inspections recommends approval. The RCSD recommends approoval. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Attachment number 1Page 1 of 2 Attachment number 1Page 2 of 2 Commission Meeting Agenda 4/1/2010 5:00 PM Alcohol Application Department:License & Inspections Caption:Motion to approve New Ownership Application: A. N. 10 - 16: request by Sae Shin for an on premise consumption Beer & Wine license to be used in connection with the Soy Noodle House located at 1032 Broad St. There will be Sunday Sales. District 1. Super District 9.(Approved by Public Services Committee March 22, 2010) Background:This is a new ownership application. Formerly in the name of Anthony Privat. Analysis:The applicant meets the requirements of the Augusta Richmond County Alcohol Ordinance. Financial Impact:The applicant will pay a fee of $1210.00. Alternatives: Recommendation:License & Inspections recommends approval. The RCSD recommends approval. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Attachment number 1Page 1 of 2 Attachment number 1Page 2 of 2 Commission Meeting Agenda 4/1/2010 5:00 PM Alcohol Application Department:License & Inspections Caption:Motion to approve New Ownership Application: A. N. 10 -18: request by David H. Ryther, Jr. for an on premise consumption Beer license to be used in connection with the Hospitality Food Services - Augusta LLC located at 78 Milledge Rd. There will be Sunday Sales. District 1. Super District 9. (Approved by Public Services Committee March 22, 2010) Background:This is a new application. Formerly in the name of Centerplate. Analysis:The applicant meets the requirements of the Augusta Richmond County Alcohol Ordinance. Financial Impact:The applicant will pay a fee of $1815.00. Alternatives: Recommendation:License & Inspections recommends approval.The RCSD recommends approval. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Attachment number 1Page 1 of 2 Attachment number 1Page 2 of 2 Commission Meeting Agenda 4/1/2010 5:00 PM Amendment to cooperative agreement CSRA RC Department:Recreation and Parks Caption:Motion to approve Amendment #3 to the Cooperative Agreement for nutrition program for Senior Services with CSRA RC. (Approved by Public Services Committee March 22, 2010) Background:Recreation and Parks operates the senior nutrition meal program in Richmond County thru grants provided thru a cooperative agreement with CSRA RC. Analysis:This amendment reflects a slight decrease in allocated funds from Title III C-1 due to the additional funding received from the ARRA(stimulus) program that had to be spent first. Financial Impact:Decrease in grant funding in the amount of $28,237, and a decrease in local match funds of $3,137. Alternatives:None Recommendation:To approve Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: see attached. REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Attachment number 1Page 1 of 1 Commission Meeting Agenda 4/1/2010 5:00 PM Authorization for Grant Application for 2010 Land and Water Conservation Fund Department:Recreation and Parks - Tom Beck, Director Caption:Motion to authorize a Pre-Application Grant to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources for a 2010 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grant. (Approved by Public Services Committee March 22, 2010) Background:The federal LWCF grant program helps state and local governments acquire lands, and develop and rehabilitate recreation facilities. LWCF requires grant recipients to provide at least 50% in matching funds for each project. Analysis:The LWCF grant application would be used as a 50-50 matching grant to obtain 2 parcels of property adjacent to City owned proerty at Butlre Creek and HWY 56 for a new park development. Financial Impact:The purchase price of the two parcels required for this new park development is $82,300, of which the City would apply for a match of $41,150. Funds for this purchase have been identified with SPLOST funds. Alternatives:1. To proceed with a pre-application grant to acquire matching federal funds for land acquisition required for new park development at Butler Creek and HWY 56. 2. Move No Action. Recommendation:1.Approve authorization for a preapplication grant for 2010 LWCF funding. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: 323061110-296060990 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Attachment number 1Page 1 of 1 Commission Meeting Agenda 4/1/2010 5:00 PM Operational Agreement for Augusta Soccer Park Department:Recreation and Parks Caption:Motion to approve the 2010 Operational Agreement for the Augusta Soccer Park with the Administrator providing a funding source at the April 1st meeting. (Approved by Public Services Committee March 22, 2010) Background:The Augusta Arsenal Gunners Soccer Club, Inc. has managed programs and field scheduling at Augusta Soccer Park, thru a lease agreement with Augusta Recreation and Parks, since the park opened in 1996. In 2005, the city entered into an operational agreement for the soccer club to also maintain the park, with the city allocating funds for this purpose. The level of funding has been $50,000 each year, and is budgeted at $42,500 for 2010. Analysis:The operational agreement has saved the Recreation and Parks Dept. over $75,000 annually by having the soccer club take on these responsibilities, which includes all field maintenance, mowing, trash collection and payment of utilities. If the soccer club were to terminate this agreement, additional funding would have to be allocated to the Recreation and Parks Dept. to hire staff for maintenance of the park, currently done by volunteers and conract labor with the soccer club. Financial Impact:$50,000 is being requested for 2010, and $42,500 is currently budgeted. Alternatives:1. To approve the agreement at $50,000, with the additional $7,500 being added to the Soccer Park budget to cover this agreement. 2. Approve the agreement at the budgeted $42,500. Recommendation:#1 - to approve at $50,000. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts:$42,500 in acct# 101061473 5711110 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo STATE OF GEORGIA ) ) COUNTY OF AUGUSTA-RICHMOND ) Seventh Amendment to Lease This amendment to lease, effective this ______ day of _______________, 2010 is entered into between AUGUSTA GEORGIA, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, hereinafter referred to as (Lessor), and AUGUSTA ARSENAL SOCCER CLUB, INC., a Georgia Corporation, hereinafter referred to as (Lessee). Lessor and Lessee shall sometimes be referred to as (Parties). Witnesseth: WHEREAS, On October 1, 1996 Lessor and Lessee entered into a long term lease agreement, attached hereto as Exhibit “A”, to provide Lessee with the right to operate certain property owned by Lessor for recreational, educational, and other purposes (“Lease Agreement”); and WHEREAS, On September 4, 2001 said Lease Agreement was amended in writing by an Amendment to Lease, attached hereto as Exhibit “B” to provide for the construction and use of a multi-purpose building (“Amendment to Lease”). WHEREAS, on September 11, 2002 said Lease Agreement was amended in writing by a Second Amendment to Lease, attached hereto as Exhibit “C” to provide for the installation of field lighting (Second Amendment to Lease). WHEREAS, on January 18, 2005 said Lease Agreement was amended in writing by a Third Amendment to lease, attached hereto as Exhibit “D” to provide for maintenance and operation to the property (Third Amendment to Lease). WHEREAS, on January 20, 2006 said Lease Agreement was amended in writing by a fourth amendment to lease, attached hereto as Exhibit E, to provide for maintenance and operations to the property (Fourth Amendment to Lease) Attachment number 1Page 1 of 3 WHEREAS, on February 6, 2007 said Lease Agreement was amended in writing by a fifth amendment to lease, attached hereto as Exhibit F, to provide for maintenance and operation to the property (Fifth Amendment to Lease) WHEREAS, on August 21, 2007 said Lease Agreement was amended in writing by a sixth amendment to lease, attached hereto as Exhibit G, to provide for Lighting Improvement to the property (Sixth Amendment to Lease) NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the October 1, 1996 Lease Agreement, the September 4, 2001 Amendment to Lease, the September 11, 2002 Second Amendment to Lease, the January 18, 2005 Third Amendment to Lease, the January 20, 2006 Fourth Amendment to Lease and the mutual benefits of maintenance and operation of said leased property, the Parties hereby amend said Lease Agreement by adding the following new provision thereto: 1. The term of this amendment shall be begin January 1, 2010 and terminating December 31, 2010. 2. Lessee acknowledges that Lessor has paid $50,000 for 2008 and $50,000 for 2009 and has satisfied all financial obligations to Lessee during that timeframe. 3. Lessor shall allocate to the lessee the amount of $50,000 for the purpose of providing all maintenance, upkeep and all other operational costs associated with the leased property for 2010. These operational responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to, all electrical, water sewer, janitorial, field preparation and maintenance building repairs and bleacher maintenance and repairs. 4. Lessor shall be responsible for field lighting maintenance and upkeep, including but not limited to, replacement of bulbs and fixtures as needed, pole maintenance and repairs, electrical wiring repairs and redirection of lights as necessary. Attachment number 1Page 2 of 3 5. Lessor shall provide a minimum of thirty (30) working days of one (1) inmate crew consisting of a Correctional Officer and six (6) inmates for the purpose of providing grounds maintenance services at the leased property. Work requests associated with this stipulation shall be directed by the lessee. 6. Lessor agrees to provide the grounds maintenance equipment as outlined in attachment 1 to the lessee for the term of this agreement. The Lessor shall provide such equipment in good working order at the commencement of this agreement, and the Lessee agrees to return said equipment in good working order at the conclusion of this agreement, minus normal wear and tear associated with it’s use. 7. The payment schedule from the Lessor to the Lessee shall be as follows: $12,500.00 – payable by February 20th, 2010 $12,500.00 – payable by April 15, 2010 $12,500.00 – payable by July 15, 2010 $12,500.00 – payable by October 15, 2010 8. Except as amended herein the terms of the October 1, 1996 Lease Agreement remain in full force and effect and govern the responsibilities between the Lessor and Lessee. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Lessor and Lessee executed, signed, sealed, and delivered this amendment to lease agreement in duplicate effective the day and year first written above. Augusta Arsenal Soccer Club, Inc. Augusta Georgia, __________________________ _______________________ President Mayor Deke Copenhaver Attest:____________________ Attest:_________________ Secretary Clerk Attachment number 1Page 3 of 3 Commission Meeting Agenda 4/1/2010 5:00 PM Motion to Approve Redevelopment Plan and Formation of URA as well as Approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement between Augusta and the Newly Formed URA Department:Law Caption:Motion to approve Redevelopment Plan and Formation of URA as well as approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement between Augusta and the Newly Formed URA with some minor cleanup changes and one substantive revision to delineate between the bonding powers under the urban redevelopment law and under the redevelopment powers law, to approve the two accompanying resolutions and to approve the appointment of the board to include Tameka Allen as chairman to a three-year term, Betty Beard as Vice-Chair to a three-year term, George Patty to a two-year term, Tim Schroer to a two-year term and Erik Montgomery to a one-year term and no term limitations. (Approved by Administrative Services Committee March 22, 2010) Background:On March 16, 2010 the Commission designated Laney Walker/Bethlehem as an area in need of urban redevelopment. Analysis:This action is in accordance with the steps necessary to effectuate the creation of a Urban Redevelopment Agency (URA) and to put in place an agreement between this entity and Augusta regarding bonding financing for the Laney Walker/Bethlehem Redevelopment Area. Financial Impact:To be determined based on finance and bonding plan. Alternatives:Decline to Approve Motion. Recommendation:Approve Motion. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: N/A. REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Cover Memo Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Attachment number 1Page 1 of 3 Attachment number 1Page 2 of 3 Attachment number 1Page 3 of 3 Attachment number 2Page 1 of 4 Attachment number 2Page 2 of 4 Attachment number 2Page 3 of 4 Attachment number 2Page 4 of 4 Commission Meeting Agenda 4/1/2010 5:00 PM Proposed Pay Study Process Department:Administrator Caption:Motion to approve proposed pay study process for 2010 / 2011 / 2012. (Approved by Administrative Services Committee March 22, 2010) Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Attachment number 1Page 1 of 1 Commission Meeting Agenda 4/1/2010 5:00 PM Reprogram CDBG & HPRP Department:Housing and Community Development Department Caption:Motion to approve amending the City’s 2007, 2008 and 2009 Action Plans for the reprogramming of $113,045 in CDBG funds and allow a change in beneficiaries for certain Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing (HPRP) Projects. Background: Because certain agencies are forfeiting the balance of their grant funds and certain non-profits would like to change the beneficiaries they intend to serve, it has become necessary to reprogram funds. We are proposing that funds be reprogrammed FROM the following projects: 1. ARC Planning Commission FY2007 - $1,322.97 Justification: The Planning Commission was awarded a $40,000 grant in Year 2007 to perform planning activities for the Housing and Community Development (HCD) and to assist the Department in carrying out its environmental assessments for federal projects. HCD has hired a planner; therefore there is no longer a need for the Planning Commission (PC) services. George Patty has been very kind in allowing his staff to train HCD’s staff. We are requesting that the balance of the grant, $1,322.97 be reprogrammed. 2. Walton Options FY2008 - $1,385.72 Justification: This agency received a grant of $25,000 in Year 2008 to provide job training and employment to persons with disabilities through the recycling and re-use of usable medical equipment such as wheelchairs, shower benches and walkers. Persons were trained to clean and repair the equipment for reuse by low income persons unable to purchase that type of equipment. The agency notified staff that they were not in need of the balance of the grant. Therefore, we are recommending that the balance, $1,385.72 be reprogrammed. 3. Turpin Hill Neighborhood Cleanup – FY 2009 - $5,000 Justification: Funds were designated for clean- up of the Turpin Hill Neighborhood this past April 2009. The clean-up has taken place and License and Inspection subsidized all the costs. Therefore, there is no longer a need for these funds. 4. Economic Development Loan Program FY2009 - $26,836.31 Justification: The Economic Development Loan Program also known as the Small Business/Recruitment Program has approximately $415,000 in the fund which will be used to provide loans to small businesses. HCD is in need of $34,545 to continue its Homeless Transportation Program. We are recommending that $26,836.31 of the ED Loan Program be reprogrammed to continue the Homeless Transportation Program. 5. Bethlehem Community Center Acquisition – FY2009 - $78,500 Because of the methane gas problem at Carrie Mays Park, it was proposed that the basketball court and playground be moved. However, it has been determined by the Recreation Department staff that the greatest park needs are at the Henry Brigham Center. Staff is proposing the above funds ($103,045) be reallocated to the following projects: 1. Homeless Transportation Cover Memo Program - $34,545 Last year, the City was awarded a Supportive Housing Program grant which was used to purchase a van which is being used to provide transportation to homeless persons. Transportation is provided to homeless persons through referrals from Continuum of Care partner agencies serving the homeless. This will be a one-time funding with CDBG funds for Year 2010. Staff has submitted an application to HUD for renewal of the grant which will be used in Year 2011. 2. Henry Brigham Community Center Tennis Improvements - $78,500 The Henry Brigham Community Center is experiencing drainage problems and the tennis courts are in dire need of reconstruction. CDBG funds have already been allocated for the drainage problem. Therefore, we are proposing that the $78,500 be used to reconstruct and resurface the tennis courts (3). 3. Change in Beneficiaries for Coordinated Health Services and Safe Homes Additionally, two (2) agencies received recovery grant funds through the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) which was approved by Commission May 5, 2009. The purpose of HPR Program is to provide financial assistance for rent, utilities, moving costs, motel vouchers, case management, legal services and credit repair to persons at- risk of being homeless and persons who are actually homeless. Coordinated Health Services (CHS) CHS received a HPRP grant for $53,000 which was to be used for homeless prevention to serve “persons at- risk of being homeless” which would allow the clients to remain in their housing. After approval of the grant, CHS has decided to serve the “homeless” by providing assistance to homeless persons seeking housing. This has triggered a “substantial change” to the City’s Consolidated Action Plans. The substantial change being “a change in beneficiaries” from serving “persons at-risk” of being homeless to persons that are actually “homeless”. Safe Homes of Augusta This agency received a HPRP grant for $75,000 which was to be used for homeless prevention to serve “persons at-risk of being homeless”. This agency is requesting that they be allowed to serve both “persons at-risk of being homeless” and persons actually “homeless”. In accordance with the City’s Participation Policy, which is required by HUD, a “substantial change” is defined as a change that affects the purpose, scope, location, beneficiaries, or administrator of an activity or the transfer of $50,000 or more from any activity identified in the Consolidated Plan. Because the above agencies are requesting a change in beneficiaries, we must amend the Consolidated Action Plan. The process involves presenting the change to the public for a 30-day comment period by publishing a notice in the newspaper. If any citizen comments are received, they must be presented to the Commission for consideration. Staff is requesting permission to seek citizen comments on the proposed change. If approved, a public notice will published February 26, 2010 in the Augusta Chronicle and March 10, 2010 in the Metro Courier with the 30-day comment period being February 26, 2010 through March 29, 2010. The deadline for comments will be March 29, 2010. If comments are received, they will be presented to Commission on April 6, 2010. Analysis:Reprogramming of these funds will allow the department to proceed with active projects and expend the funds in a timely manner. Financial Impact:This reprogramming of funds is a reallocation of existing funds. Alternatives:None recommended Cover Memo Recommendation:: (1) Accept the Proposed Reprogramming of $113,045 in CDBG funds and Allow a Change in Beneficiaries for Coordinated Health Services and Safe Homes; (2) Allow Staff to Solicit public comments and after the 30-day comment period (March 29, 2010), staff will return and present the comments to Commission for consideration and approval for amending the 2007, 2008 and 2009 Action Plans. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: Existing Community Development Block Grant - $113,045 and Homelessness Prevention & Rapid Re-Housing. REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Reprogram feblist2010 REPROGRAMMING OF FUNDS Administrative Services Committee (Discussion) February 22, 2010 Comment Period February 26, 2010 to March 29, 2010 Commission (final approval) April 6, 2010 CDBG - $113,045 and Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP): Change in Beneficiaries of Project FROM Amount TO Amount ARC Planning Commission CDBG #07200/1526 -1,322.97 Homeless Transportation Program – Project involves providing transportation to homeless persons who are clients of agencies providing services to homeless. Funds will be used to pay salary of van driver, gas and supplies. $34,545 Walton Options CDBG #0805H/1671 -1,385.72 Turpin Hill Neighborhood Cleanup CDBG#2009R/1781 -5,000 Economic Development Loan Program CDBG #09182/1861 -26,836.31 Sub-Total $34,545 Sub-Total $34,545 Bethlehem Community Center Acquisition #09010/1859 $78,500 Henry Brigham Center Improvements – Funds will be used to reconstruct the tennis courts at the center $78,500 TOTAL $113,045 TOTAL $113,045 From Present Beneficiaries Change Beneficiaries To Coordinated Health Services Persons at-risk of being homeless (non-homeless) Homeless Persons Safe Homes Persons at-risk of being homeless (non-homeless) Homeless and non-homeless persons Attachment number 1Page 1 of 1 Attachment number 2Page 1 of 6 Attachment number 2Page 2 of 6 Attachment number 2Page 3 of 6 Attachment number 2Page 4 of 6 Attachment number 2Page 5 of 6 Attachment number 2Page 6 of 6 Commission Meeting Agenda 4/1/2010 5:00 PM Awarding of Bid Item 10-038 Department:Fire, Chief Howard Willis Caption:Motion to approve awarding of Bid Item #10-038, Work Uniforms for the Augusta Fire Department. (Approved by Public Safety Committee March 22, 2010) Background:The Augusta Fire Department and Procurement Department have recently completed the bid for work uniforms for the Augusta Fire Department. Command Uniforms by John was the sole bid received. Analysis:After inspection of the uniform items offered by Command Uniforms by John, all items were found to meet specifications and were within the allocated budget for this bid. Financial Impact:The bid submitted by Command Uniforms by John is within the allocated amount in the Fire Department 2010 operating budget for this bid. Alternatives:None at this time Recommendation:It is our recommendation that Command Uniforms by John be awarded Bid Item #10-038, Work Uniforms for the Augusta Fire Department as best bid. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: $100,000 in 274-03-4110/5311410 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo 1 Memo To: Geri Sams From: Deputy Chief Mike Rogers CC Howard Willis, Phyllis Mills, Nancy Williams Date: March 15, 2010 Re: Bid Item #10-038, Fire Department Uniforms _________________________________________________________________________ After reviewing the samples from the sole Bidder, we have the following recommendation for awarding of Bid Item #10-038 based on the following points. After inspection of the uniforms items offered by Command Uniforms by John, all items were found to meet specifications and were within the allocated budget for this bid. Therefore, based on the information provided above, it is our recommendation that Command Uniforms by John be awarded Bid Item ##10-038, Work Uniforms for the Augusta Fire Department as best bid. Attachment number 1Page 1 of 1 Commission Meeting Agenda 4/1/2010 5:00 PM Civil & Magistrate Court Case Management System Department:Information Technology Caption:Motion to approved acquisition of Icon Case Management Software for the Richmond County Civil & Magistrate Court Clerk. (Approved by Public Safety Committee March 22, 2010) Background:The Civil & Magistrate Court Clerk's Office currently uses only simple office automation (such as Microsoft Office products), reports from other city systems, and an in-house accounting program written by Augusta IT. The office does not have a comprehensive case management system that will help to manage case workflow, track documents, generate case reports, and actively import data from other systems in order to eliminate duplication of data entry / repetitive typing and printing of documents. Analysis:The Civil & Magistrate Court Judges and Clerk's Office management staff explored available options used in other courts and has determined that Icon Software Corporation has the software tools needed to automate the operations of the C&M Court Clerk. Icon has also been the vendor of choice for the Clerk of Superior and State Court in Richmond County for several years. The system has been reliable, received regular updates, and Clerk's Office staff has been satisfied with the service received from Icon's support personnel. Purchasing Icon will also permit IT to save money for application and database servers as well as data storage since most of the existing equipment can be shared among the two clerks. Additionally, the support staff is well-known to clerk's office and IT staff. Financial Impact:This purchase will be funded through the State of Georgia in association with the Judicial Data Exchange (JDX) program. Per Tom Gunnels with the Augusta Judicial Circuit, this will be funded through a stand-alone grant that is technically not part of JDX but will facilitate the implementation of the JDX. There will also be minimal equipment purchases(less than $5,000) required from Augusta operating funds in order to support this project. Alternatives:N/A Recommendation:Approve acquisition of Icon Case Management Software for the Richmond County Civil & Magistrate Court Clerk Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: Overall project cost is $35,000 funded through two sources: 1. State of Georgia Grant Funds (per Tom Gunnels): $30,000 2. IT Operating Funds $5,000 (Org Key: 101015410, Object Code TBD) Cover Memo REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Procurement. Information Technology. Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Attachment number 1Page 1 of 1 Attachment number 1Page 1 of 1 Attachment number 2Page 1 of 1 Attachment number 2Page 1 of 1 Attachment number 2Page 1 of 1 Attachment number 2Page 1 of 1 Attachment number 2Page 1 of 1 Attachment number 2Page 1 of 1 Attachment number 2Page 1 of 1 Attachment number 2Page 1 of 1 Attachment number 2Page 1 of 1 Attachment number 2Page 1 of 1 Attachment number 3Page 1 of 1 Attachment number 3Page 1 of 1 Attachment number 3Page 1 of 1 Commission Meeting Agenda 4/1/2010 5:00 PM Design Build Construction of a Substation Department:Marshal's Department Caption:Motion to approve the Administrator's recommendation to award the Design/Build Construction of a new Substation for the Marshal's Office to Allen-Batchelor Construction. (Approved by Public Safety Committee March 22, 2010) Background:RFP 09-195A was issued requsting proposals from qualified firms to design/build a new substation for the Marshal's Office. Responses were received on February 16, 2010. Analysis:Based on the presentations and information in the proposals, the Marshal's Office is prepared to make its recommendation to the committee. Financial Impact:$1,000,000.00 budget Alternatives:1. Approve Award 2. Not Approve Award Recommendation:Approve award of the Design/Build Construction of a new substation for the Marshal's Office. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: Capital - 272-02-2610 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Procurement. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Attachment number 1Page 1 of 1 Ve n d o r s : O r i g i n a l 9 C o p i e s A d d e n d u m F e e P r o p o s a l Al l e n - B a t c h e l o r C o n s t r u c t i o n 10 6 3 F r a n k I n d u s t r i a l D r i v e Au g u s t a , G A 3 0 9 0 9 YE S Y E S Y E S Y E S Cl i f t o n C o n s t r u c t i o n P. O . B o x 9 4 9 Ev a n s , G A 3 0 8 0 9 YE S Y E S Y E S Y E S Ku h l k e C o n s t r u c t i o n 37 0 4 B e n c h m a r k D r i v e Au g u s t a , G A 3 0 9 0 9 YE S Y E S Y E S Y E S R. W . A l l e n 10 1 5 B r o a d S t r e e t Au g u s t a , G A 3 0 9 0 1 RF P I t e m # 0 9 - 1 9 5 A De s i g n / B u i l d C o n s t r u c t i o n o f a S u b s t a t i o n Fo r t h e C i t y o f A u g u s t a - M a r s h a l ' s O f f i c e RF P O p e n i n g D a t e : T u e s d a y , F e b r u a r y 1 6 , 2 0 1 0 a t 1 1 : 0 0 a . m . No n - C o m p l i a n t Su b m i t t e d E i g h t ( 8 ) C o p i e s Di d n o t r e t u r n B i d d e r ' s F o r m Di d n o t a c k n o w l e d g e A d d e n d u m Attachment number 2Page 1 of 1 Attachment number 3Page 1 of 2 Attachment number 3Page 2 of 2 Attachment number 4Page 1 of 1 PTS. Allen-Batchelor Construction 1063 Frank Industrial Drive Augusta, GA 30909 Clifton Construction P.O. Box 949 Evans, GA 30809 Kuhlke Construction 3704 Benchmark Drive Augusta, GA 30909 A.Professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of required services 20 19 19.6 19.6 B.Capacity to accomplish work 20 19 19.2 20 C.Specialized experience and technical competence in the type of work required 15 12.8 12 12.8 D. Past performance on contracts with Government agencies, private agencies, private Industry in terms of cost control, quality work, and compliance with performance Schedules. Document by references and other means. 10 9.6 9.2 9.6 E.)LUP¶VXQGHUVWDQGLQJRIZRUNWREHGRQH 10 10 10 10 Location in the general geographical area of the project and knowledge of the locality of the project. Within Augusta Richmond County, 10 pts. Within the CSRA, 8 pts. Within Georgia, 6 pts. Within SE United States (includes AL, TN, NC, SC, FL), 4 pts. All Others, 1 pt. Other Factors 1. Quality and Conciseness of the Work Program Schedule 2. Consultants Proposal Identifies other technical or Unique Factors Directly applicable to this study but not included in the RFP 3. Evidence that the Consultant Consortium (if applicable) roles and Efforts in the study are clearly defined H.Cost of Services 5 5 1.4 4.2 100 95.2 89 96.2 *3 Committee Recommendation 2 $994,700.00 $998,500.00 The committee requested vendors presentations from the two firms receiving the highest scores after the initial evaluations which consisted of Allen-Batchelor Construction and Kuhlke Construction. The final vote reflects the committees recommendation after vendor presentation. The committee consisted of 5 members. Of the 5 point maximum on vendor presentation, Allen-Batchelor Construction received 3 votes and Kuhlke Construction received 2 votes. Price Proposal 10 Cumulative Evaluation Sheet RFP ITEM #09-195A Design/Build Construction of a Substation Commission Meeting Agenda 4/1/2010 5:00 PM Drug Court Grant Application Department:Clerk of Commission Caption:Motion to approve the submission by the Superior Court of a grant application for the continuation of treatment services for the Augusta Judicial Circuit Drug Court for the period July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011 with no matching funds required. (Approved by Public Safety Committee March 22, 2010) Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Attachment number 1Page 1 of 46 Attachment number 1Page 2 of 46 Attachment number 1Page 3 of 46 Attachment number 1Page 4 of 46 Attachment number 1Page 5 of 46 Attachment number 1Page 6 of 46 Attachment number 1Page 7 of 46 Attachment number 1Page 8 of 46 Attachment number 1Page 9 of 46 Attachment number 1Page 10 of 46 Attachment number 1Page 11 of 46 Attachment number 1Page 12 of 46 Attachment number 1Page 13 of 46 Attachment number 1Page 14 of 46 Attachment number 1Page 15 of 46 Attachment number 1Page 16 of 46 Attachment number 1Page 17 of 46 Attachment number 1Page 18 of 46 Attachment number 1Page 19 of 46 Attachment number 1Page 20 of 46 Attachment number 1Page 21 of 46 Attachment number 1Page 22 of 46 Attachment number 1Page 23 of 46 Attachment number 1Page 24 of 46 Attachment number 1Page 25 of 46 Attachment number 1Page 26 of 46 Attachment number 1Page 27 of 46 Attachment number 1Page 28 of 46 Attachment number 1Page 29 of 46 Attachment number 1Page 30 of 46 Attachment number 1Page 31 of 46 Attachment number 1Page 32 of 46 Attachment number 1Page 33 of 46 Attachment number 1Page 34 of 46 Attachment number 1Page 35 of 46 Attachment number 1Page 36 of 46 Attachment number 1Page 37 of 46 Attachment number 1Page 38 of 46 Attachment number 1Page 39 of 46 Attachment number 1Page 40 of 46 Attachment number 1Page 41 of 46 Attachment number 1Page 42 of 46 Attachment number 1Page 43 of 46 Attachment number 1Page 44 of 46 Attachment number 1Page 45 of 46 Attachment number 1Page 46 of 46 Commission Meeting Agenda 4/1/2010 5:00 PM 2010 Marshal's Office Department:Finance Department, Fleet Management Division Caption:Motion to approve replacements with three Crown Victorias vehicles for the Marshal’s Office . (Approved by Finance Committee March 22, 2010) Background:Consistent with the provisions of the Fleet Replacement Policy approved in April 2004, 8 vehicles of the Marshal’s Office were evaluated for replacement. Of the 8 vehicles of the Marshal’s Office that were evaluated 2 vehicles met the replacement criteria and one vehicle has been totaled due to a vehicle accident (not the officers fault). In 2008 and 2009 the Commission directed that Impala’s be purchased for the Marshal’s deputies. The Marshal’s requirements have changed and he is requesting that two of the vehicles be Crown Victoria’s and one be an Impala. With the retirement of one Magistrate Judge coupled with the requirement to transport juveniles, the transportation of prisoners to various courts have significantly increased. The Impala is incapable of carrying more than one prisoner at a time and when the prisoner is of large proportions will not be able to transport at all. The Administrator has established a replacement limit based on the availability of the Capital Outlay. Three vehicles are recommended for replacement for the Marshal’s Office. The vehicles being replaced are all Crown Victoria’s. Analysis:Fleet Management submitted a request for bids through the Procurement Department utilizing the Demand Star electronic bid system which offers nationwide bid coverage. Three bids were received by the Procurement Department as follows for Bid Item 09-175 (see attachment). Bobby Jones Ford will use the Local Vender Preference provision to win the bid for the Crown Victoria (attached) and we will use the State Contract for the Impala. Financial Impact:The cost of the Marshal’s vehicles will total $76,306.00 and will be purchased using the GMA lease program. An annual obligation of $25,435.33 will be incurred over a three year period. Alternatives:1. Approve the recommendation as stated. 2. Approve the recommendation in part 3. Disapprove the recommendation.. Recommendation:Approve the purchase of 3 vehicles for the Marshal’s Office using the GMA Lease program. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: 631-00-0000-11-19114---272-11-1110-6111631 Cover Memo REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Procurement. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Attachment number 1Page 1 of 2 Attachment number 1Page 2 of 2 Attachment number 2Page 1 of 4 Attachment number 2Page 2 of 4 Attachment number 2Page 3 of 4 Attachment number 2Page 4 of 4 Invitation To Bid Sealed bids will be received at this office until 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 13, 2009 for furnishing: Bid Item #09-174 Work Detail/Prison Transport Van for Fleet Department Bid Item #09-175 Crown Victoria Police Automobile for Fleet Department Bids will be received by Augusta, GA Commission hereinafter referred to as the OWNER at the offices of: Geri A. Sams Procurement Department 530 Greene Street - Room 605 Augusta, Georgia 30901 706-821-2422 Bid documents may be obtained at the office of the Augusta, GA Procurement Department, 530 Greene Street – Room 605, Augusta, GA 30901. Documents may be examined during regular business hours at the offices of Augusta, GA Procurement Department. All questions must be submitted in writing to the office of the Procurement Department by fax at 706-821-2811 or by mail. No bid will be accepted by fax, all must be received by mail or hand delivered. The local bidder preference program is applicable to this project. To be approved as a local bidder and receive bid preference on an eligible local project, the certification statement as a local bidder and all supporting documents must be submitted to the Procurement Department with your bonafide bid package. No Bid may be withdrawn for a period of 90 days after time has been called on the date of opening. An invitation for bids shall be issued by the Procurement Office and shall include specifications prepared in accordance with Article 4 (Product Specifications), and all contractual terms and conditions, applicable to the procurement. All specific requirements contained in the invitation to bid including, but not limited to, the number of copies needed, the timing of the submission, the required financial data, and any other requirements designated by the Procurement Department are considered material conditions of the bid which are not waiveable or modifiable by the Procurement Director. Please mark BID number on the outside of the envelope. Bidders are cautioned that sequestration of BID documents through any source other than the office of the Procurement Department is not advisable. Acquisition of BID documents from unauthorized sources placed the bidder at the risk of receiving incomplete or inaccurate information upon which to base his qualifications. GERI A. SAMS, Procurement Director Publish: Augusta Chronicle October 15, 22, 29, November 5, 2009 Metro Courier October 21, 2009 cc: Tameka Allen Interim Deputy Administrator Ron Crowden Fleet Department Attachment number 3Page 1 of 1 Vendors Bobby Jones Ford P.O. Box 15398 Augusta, GA Legacy Ford, Inc. 413 Industrial Bl McDonough, GA Gordon Chevrolet 2031 Gordon Hw Augusta, GA Allen Vigil F-L-M 6790 Mt Zion Bl Morrow, GA Terry Cullen Chevy 1250 Battle Crek Jonesboro, GA Duvall Ford 5203 Waterside Jacksonville, FL 5.00 Vehicle/Op Bid Price Bid Price Bid Price Bid Price Bid Price Bid Price 5.01 Adm Pkg $23,723.00 $23,379.00 $23,593.00 5.02 Civil Pkg $24,681.00 $24,471.00 $24,639.00 5.03 Fugit Pkg $24,779.00 $24,921.00 $24,989.00 5.04 Marsh Pkg $26,519.00 $26,242.00 $26,570.00 5.05 Patrol Pkg $28,213.00 $28,011.00 $27,943.00 5.06 Traffc Pkg $27,791.00 $27,468.00 $27,355.00 6.00 Outfit Spc 6.01 W SX8BBB $1,695.00 $1,680.00 $1,660.00 6.02 W CSP690 $105.00 $210.00 $202.00 6.03 Pro Copp $290.00 $272.00 $262.00 6.04 Sho-Me $100.00 $145.00 $139.00 6.05 Out Recp $20.00 $25.00 $25.00 6.06 2 Talon $14.00 $80.00 $75.00 6.07 Flr Mats $40.00 $55.00 $50.00 6.08 Jump Con $160.00 $190.00 $182.00 6.09 W UHF215 $33.00 $80.00 $75.00 6.10 W UBF 515 $42.00 $90.00 $85.00 6.11 Corner lgt $305.00 $370.00 $360.00 6.12 W MMBB $265.00 $310.00 $300.00 6.13 W MMBA $265.00 $285.00 $280.00 6.14 Alpha 12R $192.00 $182.00 $182.00 6.15 Fed Sign $187.00 $190.00 $188.00 6.16 Motorola $325.00 $360.00 $350.00 6.17 Setina 10S $445.00 $590.00 $585.00 6.18 Setina 10C $520.00 Included in 6.19 Included in 6.19 Bid #09-175 Crown Victoria Police Automobile for The City of Augusta - Fleet Department Bid Opening Date: Friday, November 13, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. Attachment number 4Page 1 of 2 Vendors Bobby Jones Ford P.O. Box 15398 Augusta, GA Legacy Ford, Inc. 413 Industrial Bl McDonough, GA Gordon Chevrolet 2031 Gordon Hw Augusta, GA Allen Vigil F-L-M 6790 Mt Zion Bl Morrow, GA Terry Cullen Chevy 1250 Battle Crek Jonesboro, GA Duvall Ford 5203 Waterside Jacksonville, FL 6.00 Outfit Spc Bid Price Bid Price Bid Price Bid Price Bid Price Bid Price 6.19 Lower Ext plate/w tk $50.00 $575.00 $568.00 6.20 Rear Door panels $165.00 $140.00 $139.00 6.21 Rear Side Windows $175.00 $185.00 $185.00 6.22 Rear Seat $405.00 $360.00 $352.00 6.23 Floor Pan $215.00 $185.00 $185.00 6.24 Shotgun mount & lock $299.00 $270.00 $265.00 6.25 Shotgun mount $42.00 $86.00 $86.00 6.26 #35 window tint $115.00 $185.00 $185.00 6.27 Fire Extinguish $45.00 $79.00 $79.00 6.28 Factory fire supp System $2,936.00 $3,250.00 $3,041.00 6.29 Factory keyless entry $214.00 $255.00 $222.00 Approx. Delivery Tine 90-120 days 90-120 days 8-10 weeks Crown Victoria Police Automobile for The City of Augusta - Fleet Department Bid Opening Date: Friday, November 13, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. Bid #09-175 Attachment number 4Page 2 of 2 Attachment number 5Page 1 of 3 Attachment number 5Page 2 of 3 Attachment number 5Page 3 of 3 Attachment number 6Page 1 of 1 Commission Meeting Agenda 4/1/2010 5:00 PM 2010 PSl-Grader Lease Department:Finance Department, Fleet Management Caption:Motion to approve request from Public Services Department-Maintenance Division to replace a current 48-month lease of two motor graders with a new 60-month lease from Yancey Brothers Caterpillar, Inc of Augusta, Georgia for $2,030.28 each per month (Georgia State Contract Bid # SWC- 9078254621). (Approved by Finance Committee March 22, 2010) Background:The Augusta Public Services Department-Maintenance Division requests permission to replace a current 48-month lease for two motor graders with a new 60-month lease. The current lease expires on June 16, 2010 and we are recommending replacing the 48- month lease with a 60 month lease utilizing the Georgia State Contract bid program which assures competitive pricing throughout the state. The current lease, which was enacted in 2006, cost $1,545.48 for each unit per month. However, with the rising cost increases of all items to include construction equipment, operator upgrades to the unit, and a better quality machine, the new monthly total will be $2,030.28 per unit. This type of machine’s average cost currently is approximately $200,000 (plus) each, so by using the lease program, the division is getting two units for the price of one if it was straight purchased. The new lease will also feature an extended drive train warranty so all major engine components, transmission, and drive lines will be covered for the life of the lease. These units are used heavily on a daily basis and are critical in maintaining our rural roads and also utilized on many various construction projects. Analysis:Fleet Management submitted a request for bids through the Procurement Department utilizing the Georgia State Contract Bid Program which selects a vendor from state wide bidders for pricing and quality of product. The Procurement Department has approved the vendor, Yancey Brothers, Inc., of Augusta, Georgia, for this lease Financial Impact:The units will be leased for $2,030.28 each per month for 60-months. Funding for the lease of this equipment will be provided by the Public Services-Maintenance Division operating budget as the leases are classified as operating leases. Alternatives:(1.) Approve the award to the Georgia State Contract bid holder, Yancey Brothers, Inc. of Augusta, Georgia (2.) Do not approve the request. (3.) do not use the State Contract (bid) and publish a new bid through Procurement. Recommendation: Approve request from Public Services Department-Maintenance Division to Cover Memo replace a current 48-month lease of two motor graders with a new 60-month lease from Yancey Brothers Caterpillar, Inc of Augusta, Georgia for $2,030.48 each per month (Bid offer for Georgia State Contract #SWC- 9078254621). Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: 101-04-1260-52-24219 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Procurement. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Attachment number 1Page 1 of 18 Attachment number 1Page 2 of 18 Attachment number 1Page 3 of 18 Attachment number 1Page 4 of 18 Attachment number 1Page 5 of 18 Attachment number 1Page 6 of 18 Attachment number 1Page 7 of 18 Attachment number 1Page 8 of 18 Attachment number 1Page 9 of 18 Attachment number 1Page 10 of 18 Attachment number 1Page 11 of 18 Attachment number 1Page 12 of 18 Attachment number 1Page 13 of 18 Attachment number 1Page 14 of 18 Attachment number 1Page 15 of 18 Attachment number 1Page 16 of 18 Attachment number 1Page 17 of 18 Attachment number 1Page 18 of 18 Commission Meeting Agenda 4/1/2010 5:00 PM 2010 RCSO Grant Cars Department:Finance Department, Fleet Management Division Caption:Motion to approve the purchase of 5 Chevrolet Impalas for the Sheriff’s Office, Criminal Investigation Division (CID) from Grant Funds. (Approved by Finance Committee March 22, 2010) Background:Sheriff Ronald Strength is requesting the replacement of 5 vehicles of the Criminal Investigation Division. Over the past several years the lack of replacement funds from Capital Outlay has prompted the Sheriff to look for alternative funding to replace older model vehicles within his Department. The Capital Outlay has only been able to support the replacement of the Road Patrol Division and the Civil Division to a limited degree. The Sheriff is using forfeiture funds and grant funds to replace some of the older model, high mileage vehicles in his other Divisions of the Department. This will reduce his daily maintenance cost which is increasing due to maintenance requirements on the high mileage cars. Analysis:Fleet Management will utilize the Georgia State Contract program for the purchase of these police vehicles. The GSC program assures competitive pricing throughout the state of Georgia for this type of vehicle. The state bid requirements were forwarded to and approved by the Procurement Department for submission to the Commission. State Contract documents are attached for review. Financial Impact:The Sheriff’s Office will utilize grant funds for the purchase of these vehicles in the amount of $107,215.00. Alternatives:1. Approve the recommendation, 2) Disapprove the recommendation. Recommendation:Approve $107,215 for the Purchase of Sheriff’s Office public safety vehicles for 2010 from sheriff’s grant funds. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: 111-03-2629/54.22110 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Cover Memo Procurement. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Attachment number 1Page 1 of 4 Attachment number 1Page 2 of 4 Attachment number 1Page 3 of 4 Attachment number 1Page 4 of 4 Commission Meeting Agenda 4/1/2010 5:00 PM 2010 Vehicles Sheriff- Capital Department:Finance Department, Fleet Management Division Caption:Motion to approve for the purchase of Sheriff’s Office public safety vehicles for 2010 from Capital Outlay funds. (Approved by Finance Committee March 22, 2010) Background:Consistent with the provisions of the Fleet Replacement Policy approved in April 2004, 120 eligible pursuit vehicles and 9 motorcycles of the Road Patrol and 97 vehicles of the 6 other Divisions (of the Sheriff’s Office) were reviewed for replacement. Individual assessments were completed on all vehicles in accordance with the Replacement Policy. Results of the evaluations are discussed below. The Road Patrol has 264 vehicles, of those 73 are over 5 years old or older, (6 with 150,000 (+) miles, 32 with 125,000 – 149,999 miles, 52 with 100,000 – 124,999 miles, 15 with 90,000 – 99,999 miles). The 6 other Divisions of the Sheriff’s Office (see attachment) have 87 vehicles over 8 years old, of which 25 have over 125,000 miles. The Administrator has established a replacement limit based on the availability of the Capital Outlay. $281,312 is available for new GMA leases for public safety vehicle replacements for 2010 (27 vehicles to Road Patrol, 2-CID and 2-Civil/Fugitive). This is $26,236 less than in 2009 and $61,071 less than 2008. Analysis:Fleet Management submitted a request for bids through the Procurement Department utilizing the Demand Star electronic bid system which offers nationwide bid coverage. The Procurement Department received quotes back on Bid 09-175 (for Crown Victoria’s) from 3 vendors. The results of bid 09-175 will be used for the purchase of the Crown Victoria’s with Bobby Jones Ford exercising the “Local Vender Preference” to match the low bids of competitors, see attached bid results. To offset the reduction in available capital and provide some replacements in those divisions that have not had replacement vehicles in several years the Sheriff has obtained grant funds for replacement of 5 cars for CID and directed forfeiture funds be used for other divisions of the Sheriff’s Office. In 2011 vehicles will be purchased using Sales Tax funds with the 2011 Sales Tax referendum. The State Contract will be used for the purchase of 2-Impalas. Financial Impact:The Sheriff’s Office will utilize the GMA lease program and incur a three year obligation of $281,312.00- each year for three years. Fleet Management is in the process of obtaining bids for the police motorcycle in order to straight purchase 2 replacement motorcycles for Road Patrol. This will be presented to the Commission once the pricing has been established through the competitive bid process. Cover Memo Alternatives:1.) Approve the recommendation, (2.) Disapprove the recommendation, (3.) Modify the recommendation. Recommendation:Approve $281,312.33 in new GMA leases for the Purchase of Sheriff’s Office public safety vehicles from 2010 from Capital Outlay funds. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: 631-00-0000/11-19114---272-11-1110-6111631 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Procurement. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Attachment number 1Page 1 of 8 Attachment number 1Page 2 of 8 Attachment number 1Page 3 of 8 Attachment number 1Page 4 of 8 Attachment number 1Page 5 of 8 Attachment number 1Page 6 of 8 Attachment number 1Page 7 of 8 Attachment number 1Page 8 of 8 Attachment number 2Page 1 of 1 Attachment number 3Page 1 of 2 Attachment number 3Page 2 of 2 Attachment number 4Page 1 of 4 Attachment number 4Page 2 of 4 Attachment number 4Page 3 of 4 Attachment number 4Page 4 of 4 Invitation To Bid Sealed bids will be received at this office until 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 13, 2009 for furnishing: Bid Item #09-174 Work Detail/Prison Transport Van for Fleet Department Bid Item #09-175 Crown Victoria Police Automobile for Fleet Department Bids will be received by Augusta, GA Commission hereinafter referred to as the OWNER at the offices of: Geri A. Sams Procurement Department 530 Greene Street - Room 605 Augusta, Georgia 30901 706-821-2422 Bid documents may be obtained at the office of the Augusta, GA Procurement Department, 530 Greene Street – Room 605, Augusta, GA 30901. Documents may be examined during regular business hours at the offices of Augusta, GA Procurement Department. All questions must be submitted in writing to the office of the Procurement Department by fax at 706-821-2811 or by mail. No bid will be accepted by fax, all must be received by mail or hand delivered. The local bidder preference program is applicable to this project. To be approved as a local bidder and receive bid preference on an eligible local project, the certification statement as a local bidder and all supporting documents must be submitted to the Procurement Department with your bonafide bid package. No Bid may be withdrawn for a period of 90 days after time has been called on the date of opening. An invitation for bids shall be issued by the Procurement Office and shall include specifications prepared in accordance with Article 4 (Product Specifications), and all contractual terms and conditions, applicable to the procurement. All specific requirements contained in the invitation to bid including, but not limited to, the number of copies needed, the timing of the submission, the required financial data, and any other requirements designated by the Procurement Department are considered material conditions of the bid which are not waiveable or modifiable by the Procurement Director. Please mark BID number on the outside of the envelope. Bidders are cautioned that sequestration of BID documents through any source other than the office of the Procurement Department is not advisable. Acquisition of BID documents from unauthorized sources placed the bidder at the risk of receiving incomplete or inaccurate information upon which to base his qualifications. GERI A. SAMS, Procurement Director Publish: Augusta Chronicle October 15, 22, 29, November 5, 2009 Metro Courier October 21, 2009 cc: Tameka Allen Interim Deputy Administrator Ron Crowden Fleet Department Attachment number 5Page 1 of 1 Vendors Bobby Jones Ford P.O. Box 15398 Augusta, GA Legacy Ford, Inc. 413 Industrial Bl McDonough, GA Gordon Chevrolet 2031 Gordon Hw Augusta, GA Allen Vigil F-L-M 6790 Mt Zion Bl Morrow, GA Terry Cullen Chevy 1250 Battle Crek Jonesboro, GA Duvall Ford 5203 Waterside Jacksonville, FL 5.00 Vehicle/Op Bid Price Bid Price Bid Price Bid Price Bid Price Bid Price 5.01 Adm Pkg $23,723.00 $23,379.00 $23,593.00 5.02 Civil Pkg $24,681.00 $24,471.00 $24,639.00 5.03 Fugit Pkg $24,779.00 $24,921.00 $24,989.00 5.04 Marsh Pkg $26,519.00 $26,242.00 $26,570.00 5.05 Patrol Pkg $28,213.00 $28,011.00 $27,943.00 5.06 Traffc Pkg $27,791.00 $27,468.00 $27,355.00 6.00 Outfit Spc 6.01 W SX8BBB $1,695.00 $1,680.00 $1,660.00 6.02 W CSP690 $105.00 $210.00 $202.00 6.03 Pro Copp $290.00 $272.00 $262.00 6.04 Sho-Me $100.00 $145.00 $139.00 6.05 Out Recp $20.00 $25.00 $25.00 6.06 2 Talon $14.00 $80.00 $75.00 6.07 Flr Mats $40.00 $55.00 $50.00 6.08 Jump Con $160.00 $190.00 $182.00 6.09 W UHF215 $33.00 $80.00 $75.00 6.10 W UBF 515 $42.00 $90.00 $85.00 6.11 Corner lgt $305.00 $370.00 $360.00 6.12 W MMBB $265.00 $310.00 $300.00 6.13 W MMBA $265.00 $285.00 $280.00 6.14 Alpha 12R $192.00 $182.00 $182.00 6.15 Fed Sign $187.00 $190.00 $188.00 6.16 Motorola $325.00 $360.00 $350.00 6.17 Setina 10S $445.00 $590.00 $585.00 6.18 Setina 10C $520.00 Included in 6.19 Included in 6.19 Bid #09-175 Crown Victoria Police Automobile for The City of Augusta - Fleet Department Bid Opening Date: Friday, November 13, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. Attachment number 6Page 1 of 2 Vendors Bobby Jones Ford P.O. Box 15398 Augusta, GA Legacy Ford, Inc. 413 Industrial Bl McDonough, GA Gordon Chevrolet 2031 Gordon Hw Augusta, GA Allen Vigil F-L-M 6790 Mt Zion Bl Morrow, GA Terry Cullen Chevy 1250 Battle Crek Jonesboro, GA Duvall Ford 5203 Waterside Jacksonville, FL 6.00 Outfit Spc Bid Price Bid Price Bid Price Bid Price Bid Price Bid Price 6.19 Lower Ext plate/w tk $50.00 $575.00 $568.00 6.20 Rear Door panels $165.00 $140.00 $139.00 6.21 Rear Side Windows $175.00 $185.00 $185.00 6.22 Rear Seat $405.00 $360.00 $352.00 6.23 Floor Pan $215.00 $185.00 $185.00 6.24 Shotgun mount & lock $299.00 $270.00 $265.00 6.25 Shotgun mount $42.00 $86.00 $86.00 6.26 #35 window tint $115.00 $185.00 $185.00 6.27 Fire Extinguish $45.00 $79.00 $79.00 6.28 Factory fire supp System $2,936.00 $3,250.00 $3,041.00 6.29 Factory keyless entry $214.00 $255.00 $222.00 Approx. Delivery Tine 90-120 days 90-120 days 8-10 weeks Crown Victoria Police Automobile for The City of Augusta - Fleet Department Bid Opening Date: Friday, November 13, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. Bid #09-175 Attachment number 6Page 2 of 2 Attachment number 7Page 1 of 3 Attachment number 7Page 2 of 3 Attachment number 7Page 3 of 3 Attachment number 8Page 1 of 1 Commission Meeting Agenda 4/1/2010 5:00 PM Abatement of County Ad Valorem Taxes on Augusta Property Department:Law Caption:Motion to approve abatement of ad valorem taxes on property acquired by Augusta and Land Bank. (Approved by Finance Committee March 22, 2010) Background:Augusta and Land Bank Authority has acquired several pieces of property in Richmond County and are requesting ad valorem taxes, for the portion of the year the properties were owned by Augusta or the Land Bank, be abated. Attached is a list of said properties. Analysis:See Background. Financial Impact:N/A. Alternatives:Do not approve. Recommendation:Approve. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Attachment number 1Page 1 of 2 Attachment number 1Page 2 of 2 Commission Meeting Agenda 4/1/2010 5:00 PM ASU Master Plan - Property Use Request Department:Administrator Caption:Motion to approve the recommendation of the Administrator to allow him to work with Dr. Bloodworth to negotiate and come back with a final detailed plan to accomplish the needs of both the city and the university regarding a 9.5 acre tract adjacent to their current housing facilities in assocation with Augusta State University's Master Plan. (Approved by Finance Committee March 22, 2010) Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Attachment number 1Page 1 of 2 Attachment number 1Page 2 of 2 Commission Meeting Agenda 4/1/2010 5:00 PM New Library Move In Process Department:Administrator Caption:Motion to approve the purchase of additional shelving and other items in the amount of $475,600 funded from SPLOST III , IV and project contingency. (Approved by Finance Committee March 22, 2010) Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Attachment number 1Page 1 of 1 Commission Meeting Agenda 4/1/2010 5:00 PM Outside Agencies Disbursement Due April 1 Department:Finance Caption:Motion to approve the amounts of disbursements to outside agencies from April through the end of June, 2010 with the 15% reduction. (Approved by Finance Committee March 22, 2010) Background:A listing of outside agencies receiving funds from ARC was approved in the 2010 budget process. Normally scheduled disbursements to outside agencies that were approved in the 2010 budget have been made for Jan through March. The next payment should be made April 1. The first three payments were based on the reduction of 15% that was included in the approved 2010 budget. A condition of that approval was that a subcommittee be formed to review and make possible changes to the level of individual appropriations. Subsequent discussions by the commission directed Finance to make monthly dispearsements thru March. Analysis:Finance now needs a directive approving amounts to be dispearsed from April thru the end of 2010. Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Commission Meeting Agenda 4/1/2010 5:00 PM AED -Chief Surveyor (Civil Engineer III) - Position Filling Department:Abie L. Ladson, PE, CPESC, Director of Engineering Caption:Motion to approve and authorize Augusta Engineering Department (AED) to offer mid-range salary to a potential candidate for the Chief Surveyor (Civil Engineer III) position. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee March 22, 2010) Background:This is a lead surveying and GPS position in the Engineering Division- Design Section. Principal duties and responsibilities include construction surveying, construction staking, nfrastructure mapping, assist in preparing and reviewing record of survey plats, searching records, assist in surveying problems such as right-of-way abutments & legal access, and assist in final plat and right-of-way dedication review. The current Pay Grade is 48 with a pay range from $37,793.86 to $60,470.18, and a mid-point salary of $50,391.80. Analysis:The candidate is a Georgia Professional Licensed Surveyor with an extensive design and surveying background. Surveying is a critical element of engineering design, roadway & utilities easements, and plat legal recording. Approving this action will enable AED to provide a Professional License Surveyor (PLS) on board that will enhance AED technical ability to complete in-house engineering design in a more efficient and cost effective way. In addition, this will enable AED to complete easements plats in-house for smaller projects. Approving the request will also yield cost saving for the City and AED. AED spent over $20,000 in 2009 to obtain outside surveying services for projects designed in-house. Financial Impact:This is an approved position and is included in the 2010 budget. The additional funding needed is $12,597.94, and will be recaptured from the Engineering Division’s lapsed salaries for authorized unfilled positions. Alternatives:1) Approve and authorize Augusta Engineering Department (AED) to offer mid-range salary to a Potential Candidate for Chief Surveyor (Civil Engineer III) position as Requested by the Augusta Engineering Administration- Engineering Division. 2) Do not approve and continue working without a Professional Licensed Surveyor (PLS) on board. Recommendation:Approve Alternative Number One. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: 101-041110-5111110 forward for discussion/finance Cover Memo REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Human Resources. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Attachment number 1Page 1 of 1 Commission Meeting Agenda 4/1/2010 5:00 PM Approval of contract award to ATC Associates, Inc. for Storm Water Permitting of water/sewer projects Department:Augusta Utilities Department Caption:Motion to approve contract award to ATC Associates Inc. for storm water permitting services. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee March 22, 2010) Background:The NPDES General Permit No. GAR100002 Construction Activity for Infrastructure Projects requires storm water permitting services for all Augusta Utilities Department water/sewer projects.RFQ item #10-037 was developed and issued to solicit qualified firms for this effort. The Selection Board evaluated the proposals received and rated three best qualified. "Best and Final" proposals were requested from these selected firms. ATC Associates, Inc. was rated as the firm best conforming to the criteria established. Analysis:Approving this contract award will allow ATC Associates, Inc. to provide the required NPDES storm water permitting services for Augusta-Richmond County water/sewer projects. Financial Impact:Funds for this work are available in account number 507043490- 5212115/81000010-5212115. Alternatives:No alternatives are recommended. Recommendation:We recommend the Commission award the NPDES Storm Water Permitting contract to ATC Associates, Inc. in the amount of $258,768.00 Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: 507043490-5212115/81000010-5212115 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Procurement. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS Request for Qualifications will be received at this office until Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 11:00 a.m. for furnishing: RFQ ITEM #10-037 NPDES Storm Water Permitting for Utilities Department RFQs will be received by: The Augusta Commission hereinafter referred to as the OWNER at the offices of: Geri A. Sams, Director Augusta Procurement Department 530 Greene Street - Room 605 Augusta, Georgia 30901 RFQ documents may be obtained at the office of the Augusta, GA Procurement Department, 530 Greene Street – Room 605, Augusta, GA 30901. All questions must be submitted in writing to the office of the Procurement Department by Tuesday, February 2, 2010 @ 5:00 p.m. by fax at 706-821-2811 or by mail. No RFQ will be accepted by fax, all must be received by mail or hand delivered. The local bidder preference program is applicable to this project. To be approved as a local bidder and receive bid preference on an eligible local project, the certification statement as a local bidder and all supporting documents must be submitted to the Procurement Department with your bonafide bid package. No RFQ may be withdrawn for a period of 90 days after time has been called on the date of opening. An invitation for bids shall be issued by the Procurement Office and shall include specifications prepared in accordance with Article 4 (Product Specifications), and all contractual terms and conditions, applicable to the procurement. All specific requirements contained in the invitation to bid including, but not limited to, the number of copies needed, the timing of the submission, the required financial data, and any other requirements designated by the Procurement Department are considered material conditions of the bid which are not waiveable or modifiable by the Procurement Director. Please mark RFQ number on the outside of the envelope. Bidders are cautioned that sequestration of RFQ documents through any source other than the office of the Procurement Department is not advisable. Acquisition of RFQ documents from unauthorized sources places the bidder at the risk of receiving incomplete or inaccurate information upon which to base his qualifications. GERI A. SAMS, Procurement Director Publish: Augusta Chronicle January 7, 14, 21, 28, 2010 Metro Courier January 13, 2010 cc: Tameka Allen Interim Deputy Administrator Tom Wiedmeier Utilities Department Jerry Delaughter Utilities Department Attachment number 1Page 1 of 1 Ve n d o r s : KH A F R A 41 8 F o u r t h S t Au g u s t a , G A 3 0 9 0 1 CS R A T e s t i n g 10 0 5 E m m e t t S t Su i t e A Au g u s t a , G A 3 0 9 0 4 EM C E n g i n e e r i n g 41 0 6 C o l b e r n B l v d Su i t e 1 0 5 Ev a n s , G A 3 0 8 0 9 AT C A s s o c i a t e s 14 5 3 G r e e n e S t Su i t e A Au g u s t a , G A 3 0 9 0 1 Qo r e P r o p e r t y 17 3 2 W y l d s R o a d Au g u s t a , G A 3 0 9 0 9 Re l i a n t En v i r o n m e n t a l 61 3 1 W a s h i n g t o n Ro a d Ap p l i n g , G A 3 0 8 0 2 Or i g i n a l Ye s Y e s Y e s Y e s Y e s Y e s Si x C o p i e s Ye s Y e s Y e s Y e s Y e s Y e s Ad d e n d u m 1 Ye s Y e s Y e s Y e s Y e s Y e s Fe e P r o p o s a l Ye s Y e s Y e s Y e s Y e s Y e s RF Q I t e m # 1 0 - 0 3 7 NP D E S S t o r m W a t e r P e r m i t t i n g Fo r t h e C i t y o f A u g u s t a - U t i l i t i e s D e p a r t m e n t RF Q O p e n i n g D a t e : T u e s d a y , F e b r u a r y 1 6 , 2 0 1 0 a t 1 1 : 0 0 a . m . Pa g e 1 o f 2 Attachment number 2Page 1 of 2 Ve n d o r s : In t e g r a t e d S c i e n c e 10 5 M c I n t o s h Cr o s s i n g Fa y e t t e v i l l e , G A 30 2 1 4 Ze l E n g i n e e r s 43 5 T e l f a i r S t r e e t Au g u s t a , G A 3 0 9 0 1 Gr a v e s E n g i n e e r i n g 12 2 0 W e s t W h e e l e r Au g u s t a , G A 3 0 9 0 7 Or i g i n a l Ye s Si x C o p i e s Ye s Ad d e n d u m 1 Ye s Fe e P r o p o s a l Ye s RF Q I t e m # 1 0 - 0 3 7 NP D E S S t o r m W a t e r P e r m i t t i n g Fo r t h e C i t y o f A u g u s t a - U t i l i t i e s D e p a r t m e n t RF Q O p e n i n g D a t e : T u e s d a y , F e b r u a r y 1 6 , 2 0 1 0 a t 1 1 : 0 0 a . m Pa g e 2 o f 2 Attachment number 2Page 2 of 2 Attachment number 3Page 1 of 5 Attachment number 3Page 2 of 5 Attachment number 3Page 3 of 5 Attachment number 3Page 4 of 5 Attachment number 3Page 5 of 5 Evaluation Criteria PTS. ATC Associates 1453 Greene St Suite A Augusta, GA 30901 CSRA Testing 1005 Emmett St Suite A Augusta, GA 30904 EMC Engineering 4106 Colbern Blvd Suite 105 Evans, GA 30809 KHAFRA 418 Fourth Street Augusta, GA 30901 Qore Property 1732 Wylds Road Augusta, GA 30909 Reliant Environmental 6131 Washington Rd. Appling, GA 30802 Zel Engineers 435 Telfair Street Augusta, GA 30901 1. Experience with similar projects 20 15.0 16.0 15.0 19.3 15.0 11.7 14.3 2. Company accreditations 15 15.0 15.0 13.3 11.7 15.0 14.0 13.3 3. NPDES turbidity sampling and testing experience 25 22.7 21.7 22.7 24.3 22.7 13.3 21.0 4. NPDES field inspection experience 25 23.3 21.7 22.7 24.3 22.7 13.3 14.3 5. Proximity of Company office to project site 15 15.0 15.0 11.0 15.0 15.0 10.0 15.0 Total 100 91.0 89.3 84.7 94.7 90.3 62.3 78.0 Cumulative Evaluation Sheet - RFQ Item #10-037 10-037 NPDES Storm Water Permitting for the Utilities Department for Augusta Utilities Department Comments: Attachment number 4Page 1 of 1 Attachment number 5Page 1 of 1 Attachment number 6Page 1 of 2 Attachment number 6Page 2 of 2 Commission Meeting Agenda 4/1/2010 5:00 PM Approve construction contract award in the amount of $771,378.13 to Blair Construction for the Fort Gordon Eisenhower Hospital Area Gravity Sewer System . Bid item #09-156. Department:Augusta Utilities Department Caption:Motion to approve construction contract award to Blair Construction in the amount of $771,378.13. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee March 22, 2010) Background:This project is located at Fort Gordon, Augusta GA. The gravity sewer trunk line will begin near 22nd Street and connect to the existing municipal System just northwest of the National Science Center. It will serve an area of approximately 250 acres bounded to the north by Fort Gordon Highway (Route 10/78/278), west of the Gate I entrance . The trunk line will eliminate the need for 2 existing lift stations and 3,200 If of force main required to convey wastewater to the Fort Gordon wastewater treatment plant. This municipal gravity sewer trunk line will consist of approximately 4,625 If of 8-inch and 2,700 If of 10-inch SDR 26 PVC pipe with an estimated twenty-four 48-inch diameter manhole structures. Analysis:Blair Construction submitted an acceptable bid package and was the lowest responsive bidder. The staff of the Utilities Department has completed evaluation of the bid package and it is recommended that the award go to Blair Constructionfor $771,378.13 Financial Impact:The amount submitted for the construction of this project was $771,378.13.These funds are available from account 507043420-5425210/88880069-5425210 Alternatives:Award the contract to Blair Construction Recommendation:It is recommended to award the contract toBlair Construction. in the amount of $771,378.13 Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: 507043420-5425210/88880069-5425210 from account $771,378.13 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Cover Memo Procurement. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Invitation To Bid Sealed bids will be received at this office until 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 13, 2009 for furnishing: Bid Item #09-156 Fort Gordon Eisenhower Hospital Area Gravity Sewer for Utilities Department Bids will be received by Augusta, GA Commission hereinafter referred to as the OWNER at the offices of: Geri A. Sams Procurement Department 530 Greene Street - Room 605 Augusta, Georgia 30901 706-821-2422 Bid documents may be examined at the office of the Augusta, GA Procurement Department, 530 Greene Street – Room 605, Augusta, GA 30901. Plans and specifications for the project shall be obtained by all prime, subcontractors and suppliers exclusively from Augusta Blue Print. The fees for the plans and specifications which are non-refundable is $200.00 Documents may also be examined during regular business hours at the Augusta Builders Exchange, 1262 Merry Street, Augusta, GA 30904; F. W. Dodge Plan Room, 1281 Broad Street, Augusta, GA 30901. It is the wish of the Owner that all businesses are given the opportunity to submit on this project. To facilitate this policy the Owner is providing the opportunity to view plans online (www.augustablue.com) at no charge through Augusta Blue Print (706 722-6488) beginning Thursday, August 27, 2009. Bidders are cautioned that submitting a package without Procurement of a complete set are likely to overlook issues of construction phasing, delivery of goods or services, or coordination with other work that is material to the successful completion of the project. Bidders are cautioned that sequestration of documents through any other source is not advisable. Acquisition of documents from unauthorized sources places the bidder at the risk of receiving incomplete or inaccurate information upon which to base his qualifications. A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on Tuesday, September 22, 2009 @ 10:00 a.m. in the Procurement Department – Room 605. All questions must be submitted in writing to the office of the Procurement Department by fax at 706-821-2811 or by mail. No bid will be accepted by fax, all must be received by mail or hand delivered. All questions are to be submitted in writing by Friday, September 25, 2009 by 3:00 p.m. No Bid may be withdrawn for a period of 60 days after time has been called on the date of opening. A 10% Bid bond is required to be submitted in a separate envelope so marked along with the bidders’ qualifications; a 100% performance bond and a 100% payment bond will be required for award. An invitation for bids shall be issued by the Procurement Office and shall include specifications prepared in accordance with Article 4 (Product Specifications), and all contractual terms and conditions, applicable to the procurement. All specific requirements contained in the invitation to bid including, but not limited to, the number of copies needed, the timing of the submission, the required financial data, and any other requirements designated by the Procurement Department are considered material conditions of the bid which are not waiveable or modifiable by the Procurement Director. Please mark BID number on the outside of the envelope. GERI A. SAMS, Procurement Director Publish: Augusta Chronicle August 27, September 3, 10, 17, 2009 Metro Courier September 2, 2009 cc: Tameka Allen Interim Deputy Administrator Drew Goins Utilities Department Jerry Delaughter Utilities Department Stanley Aye Utilities Department Attachment number 1Page 1 of 1 Ve n d o r s Bl a i r C o n s t r u c t i o n P. O . B o x 7 7 0 Ev a n s , G A 3 0 8 0 9 D. S . 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L . H a i l e y / 9 8 0 H a m m o n d D r / A t l a n t a , G A 3 0 3 2 8 To d d S m i t h G r a d i n g / 1 8 1 0 K e l l y M i l l R d / C u m m i n g , G A 3 0 0 4 0 Ga r n t o S o u t h e r n / 4 8 1 1 C l a r k D r / E v a n s , G A 3 0 8 0 9 To m m y G r i f f i n P l u m / 3 7 4 3 A t l a n t i c A v e / M a c o n , G A 3 1 2 0 4 Jo h n s o n U t i l i t i e s / P . O . B o x 3 7 7 / E v a n s , G A 3 0 8 0 9 Ye s In c o m p l e t e Ye s fo r t h e C i t y o f A u g u s t a - U t i l i t i e s D e p a r t m e n t Bi d O p e n i n g D a t e : T u e s d a y , O c t o b e r 1 3 , 2 0 0 9 @ 3 : 0 0 p . m . Ce r t i f i c a t e o f In s u r a n c e F o r m Pa g e 2 o f 2 Attachment number 2Page 2 of 2 Attachment number 3Page 1 of 2 Attachment number 3Page 2 of 2 Attachment number 4Page 1 of 3 Attachment number 4Page 2 of 3 Attachment number 4Page 3 of 3 Attachment number 5Page 1 of 3 Attachment number 5Page 2 of 3 Attachment number 5Page 3 of 3 February 2, 2010 FAXED/ MAILED Garnto and Gearig Bros. Attn: Clark Gearig 621 Ponder Place Drive Evans, GA 30809 Ref: Bid No. 09-156: Fort Gordon Eisenhower Hospital Area Gravity Sewer System for the Utilities Department Dear Mr. Gearig: This correspondence comes to in response to your February 1, 2010 email regarding the above referenced bid. In your email to Mr. Stanley Aye, you stated that due to circumstances Garnto & Gearig Bros. Construction will have to withdraw their bid for the Eisenhower Hospital Project. The design engineers (Stevenson & Palmer) and the Augusta Utilities Department recommended Garnto & Gearig Bros. be awarded this project for the bid price of $766,260.73. This recommendation was approved by the Commission on Tuesday, December 22, 2009. Sec. 1-10-43. Sealed bids selection method. (f) Bid acceptance and bid evaluation. Provided that the bids are delivered to the Procurement Director at the time, place, and under the conditions contained in the Invitation for Bids, the bids shall be conditionally accepted without alteration or correction pending evaluation. Bids shall be evaluated based on the requirements set forth in the invitation for bids, which may include bidder responsiveness, capability and past performance, and criteria to determine acceptability such as inspection, testing, quality workmanship, delivery, and suitability for a particular purpose. Those criteria that will affect the bid price and be considered in evaluation for award shall be objective and clearly measurable, including but not limited to discounts, transportation costs, and total or life cycle costs. The main advantage of using life-cycle costing is that both initial costs and related costs for the life of the item are considered. When the criterion for awarding the contract is based on lowest responsive bidder, it may mean that the contract specifications are just minimally complied with. Selecting of the lowest bidder could result in a higher incidence of maintenance, and down-time could eat up any savings made if the procurement process considers only the initial cost. (g) Correction or withdrawal of bids. Correction or withdrawal of inadvertently erroneous bids before or after bid opening may be permitted under the circumstances described below: (1) Mistakes discovered before bid opening may be modified or withdrawn by written or telegraphic notice received in the office designated in the invitation for bids prior to the time set for bid opening. (2) After the bid opening, corrections to bids shall be permitted only to the extent that the bidder can show by clear and convincing evidence that a mistake of a non-judgmental character was made, the nature of the mistake, and the bid price actually intended. Otherwise, no changes in bid prices or other provisions of bids prejudicial to the interest of Augusta-Richmond County or fair competition shall be permitted. (3) In lieu of bid correction, a low bidder alleging a material mistake of fact may be permitted to withdraw its bid if: a. the mistake is clearly evident in the bid document but the intended correct bid is not similarly evident; or Attachment number 6Page 1 of 2 Page 2 of 2 b. the bidder submits evidence which clearly and convincingly demonstrates that a mistake was made. (4) All decisions to permit the correction or withdrawal of bids, or to cancel awards or contracts based on bid mistakes, shall be supported in a written report made by the Procurement Director. (5) Withdrawal after receipt of bids is cause to forfeit bid security unless substantial evidence was presented clearly evidencing the mistake and hardship that would occur to either the County or the bidder in the event of award. Please be advised that if you withdraw from this bid your company will forfeit your bid bond. Please be advised that any future correspondence to this department should be made to the attention of the Director Ms. Geri Sams. Please do not hesitate to contact us at (706) 821-2422 at any time when you have a concern and are preparing for future submissions. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Geri A. Sams, Director Procurement Department GAS/nw cc: Fred Russell, Administrator Tameka Allen, Interim Deputy Administrator Tom Weidmeir, Utilities Department Attachment number 6Page 2 of 2 Attachment number 7Page 1 of 1 Attachment number 8Page 1 of 1 Commission Meeting Agenda 4/1/2010 5:00 PM Approve or Deny the Solid Waste Department to purchase fuel using the most economical means –the state contract and/or the Augusta bid item Department:Solid Waste Caption:Motion to approve the Solid Waste Department to purchase fuel using the most economical means –the state contract and/or the Augusta bid item. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee March 22, 2010) Background:The Augusta Solid Waste Department has constructed a maintenance facility at the landfill. As part of this facility, Augusta has also installed larger fuel storage tanks for both diesel and gasoline. The Department would like to fill these tanks as well as service our equipment as economically as possible and therefore would like permission to purchase bulk fuel from either the state contract or from the active Augusta bid item. Analysis:The larger fuel quantities that the Solid Waste Facility both uses and can store makes purchasing fuel in larger quantities the most economical and efficient means of purchase. The Solid Waste Department is requesting permission to purchase fuel from the either the state contract or from the current Augusta bid item so that as the department purchases large quantities of fuel, we save the most money. Financial Impact:No financial impact at this time. This is simply permission to purchase from the contract and /or bid item. Alternatives:1. Allow the Solid Waste Department to purchase fuel from the state contract or from the bid item. 2. Do not allow the purchase. Recommendation:Alternative 1. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts:None needed at this time. REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Commission Meeting Agenda 4/1/2010 5:00 PM Approve or deny the use of Compressed Natural Gas as the required fuel source for the Solid Waste Collections Contract. Department:Solid Waste Caption:Motion to approve or deny the use of Compressed Natural Gas as the required fuel source for the Solid Waste Collections Contract. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee March 22, 2010) Background:The Augusta Solid Waste Collection Contract expires at the end of 2010. As such, the Commission is first being asked to decide on a fueling option for the trash collection vehicles. The landfill currently produces methane gas which is being sold to an end user in Hephzibah; however the landfill produces more gas than the current customer can use; and therefore is exploring a second option for the remaining landfill gas. This gas could be converted into Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and used to fuel both fleet and contract vehicles. Analysis:This is the first critical decision to be made as it will allow the Solid Waste Department to move forward with either a Request for Proposals and a new contract or to exercise the two one-year options on the existing contract. As the current Solid Waste Collection Contract nears the end of the initial term, the first option to consider is the fuel source for the trash collection vehicles. Since the Solid Waste Department could convert the landfill gas into CNG – this CNG could be required to be used to fuel trash collection vehicles. Should be Commission choose to produce CNG and use the CNG to fuel the trash collection vehicles, the Solid Waste Department would need to exercise the two one-year options on the existing contract. This would allow for the needed upgrades and installation of the equipment and facility to produce the gas. Since this is not a simple “off the shelf” purchase and installation of equipment, the Solid Waste Department would need the additional time that the options could provide in order to complete the design and installation of the CNG station. In addition to the design and installation of the CNG station, the Solid Waste Department would use the additional two years to develop and evaluate the RFP and negotiate the contract with the collection company(ies). Should the Commission choose to not produce CNG and use the gas to fuel the trash collection vehicles; the Solid Waste Department is poised to discuss with the Commission the additional details of the upcoming Solid Waste Collection services. These discussions would include a systematic series of meetings to make decisions on such things as the expansion of the service area and the level of service provided to each customer (including the discussions on yard waste and bulky item services). Addressing the items above and having these discussions now will allow the solid waste department and the commission the time necessary to carefully consider each decision and the impact to the residents/customers. Cover Memo Financial Impact:None at this time. Alternatives:1. Authorize the production and use of CNG at the Solid Waste Facility and exercise the existing options on the contract. 2. Choose to not produce CNG and therefore continue discussions about the details of the upcoming Solid Waste Collections contract. Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: None needed at this time. REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Commission Meeting Agenda 4/1/2010 5:00 PM Approve the Solid Waste Department to bond either $9 million dollars or $20 million dollars for its gas collection and control system. Department:Solid Waste Caption:Motion to approve the Solid Waste Department bonding of $20 million dollars for its gas collection and control system. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee March 22, 2010) Background: The Solid Waste Facility currently operates a Gas Collection and Control System (GCCS) in accordance with requirements set forth by the Georgia EPD, and the EPA. The GCCS was first installed in 1996 when Augusta was having issues with methane gas migration on the landfill property. Because of the amount of trash that was in place at the facility, Augusta reached what is called “Title V status” and was required to install some sort of collection system for the landfill gas. Landfill gas is comprised mostly of methane, but it also contains carbon dioxide – both of which are greenhouse gases and are harmful to the environment and dangerous if not collected and controlled appropriately. As Augusta was not well suited to deal with gas, it contracted out the gas system to a company named, LandGas of Georgia. In that deal, Augusta gave away the rights to the gas, and LandGas was to provide environmental compliance for Augusta. In 2005, Augusta initiated proceedings to get LandGas to perform its services in compliance with Title V standards. To no avail, Augusta purchased the GCCS system and all gas rights back from LandGas in January of 2008. Augusta has been working with the EPD on the environmental issues since 2004. The GCCS is comprised of three basic components – the extraction points or “wells”; the gas compression station, and the flare. Between 1996 and 2009, 87 landfill gas extraction points have been installed in five landfill cells. The wells are of varying depths depending on the depth of the trash in that particular area of the landfill. The wells are all linked together by underground piping and connected to the gas compression station. The compression station has two large compressors and one small blower. These components provide constant vacuum on the wells which removes the gas from the landfill and pushes it either through a pipeline to the Unimin Corporation for use in their processes or to the flare where it is burned. In order to maintain compliance with the permit issued by EPD, the system must operate constantly. Since Augusta purchased the GCCS in 2008, it has taken steps to improve environmental compliance. Augusta has installed 49 extraction points, 4 condensate sumps, and over 14,000 feet of piping. Augusta worked to contract CH2M Hill to perform engineering services on the system to provide a plan for additional corrections. Due to contract negotiations, this work never occurred. Augusta entered into a consent order with the EPD on Febuary 15, 2010. Within that order, compliance actions and timeline were established. Under item 2 of the order, Augusta must install a new blower, flare and flow meter so that it complies with NSPS by September Cover Memo 14, 2010. Should Augusta not meet its timeline, additional fines and penalties will be assessed. Analysis:The Solid Waste Department is at a critical decision point in respect to the landfill gas collection system. As the landfill continues to grow and the trash continues to decompose, the landfill gas produced by the trash will also continue to increase. It now appears that Augusta is generating more gas than is being sent offsite for beneficial use. In order to maintain constant and consistent compliance with the Facility environmental permits, any additional gas must be flared. When the gas is flared, any potential energy or potential beneficial use from that resource is lost. In addition to the purely beneficial use, Augusta is required to make improvements to the gas collection system as part of a consent order. In order to accomplish this, the Department will need to bond the funds necessary for the improvements. However, should Augusta want to capture the value of the flared gas, then additional funds would be required. This would allow for the production of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), power production or both. Financial Impact:In order to accomplish the base improvements to the gas collection system – bonding $9M would be necessary. Should the decision be made to complete the needed improvements and also use any additional gas for beneficial use, bonding $20M would be necessary. Alternatives:1. Approve the bonding of $9M for base improvements to the gas system 2. Approve the bonding of $20M for the gas collection system 3. Do not approve the bonds. Recommendation:Approve the bonds. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Commission Meeting Agenda 4/1/2010 5:00 PM Condemnation – Fort Gordon Gate 4 Water Main Department:Engineering Services Caption:Motion to authorize condemnation to acquire 8,994 sq. ft. of permanent easement of 2993 Willis Foreman Road - PIN: 151-0-020-00-0. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee March 22, 2010) Background:The City has been unable to ascertain clear title to these properties. In order to proceed and avoid further delays, it is necessary to condemn the subject property and purchase the real properties. The appraised value for the properties is $1,165.00. Analysis:Condemnation is necessary in order to acquire the required property. Financial Impact:The necessary costs will be covered under the project budget. Alternatives:Deny condemnation. Recommendation:Approve condemnation. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING ACCOUNT:_______ G/L 507043410-5212115 J/L 88880068-522115 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Attachment number 1Page 1 of 2 Attachment number 1Page 2 of 2 Commission Meeting Agenda 4/1/2010 5:00 PM Condemnation – MSA0001 – Wastewater Connections Department:Engineering Services Caption:Motion to authorize condemnation to acquire 11,556 sq. ft. of permanent easement and 5,658 square feet of temporary easement of 4116 Deans Bridge Road - PIN: 150-0-002-00-0. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee March 22, 2010) Background:The City has been unable to reach an agreement with the property owner. In order to proceed and avoid further delays, it is necessary to condemn the subject property and purchase the real properties. The appraised value for the properties is $1,649.00. Analysis:Condemnation is necessary in order to acquire the required property. Financial Impact:The necessary costs will be covered under the project budget. Alternatives:Deny condemnation. Recommendation:Approve condemnation. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING ACCOUNT: G/L 507043410-5212115 J/L 88880068-5212115 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Attachment number 1Page 1 of 2 Attachment number 1Page 2 of 2 Commission Meeting Agenda 4/1/2010 5:00 PM Control Panel Rebuild for 5 Lift Stations Department:Utilities Caption:Motion to approve the purchase of parts to rebuild 5 control panels for various lift stations. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee March 22, 2010) Background:AUD is in the process of upgrading and repairing several of our Sewer System Lift Stations. The process and work of rebuilding the control panels at these lift stations can be completed in house, saving AUD several thousand dollars. AUD has solicited bids for the parts necessary to rebuild 5 control panels. Of the bids, received, only Shealy Electric was compliant and their parts meet our specifications. Analysis:The purchase of these parts will allow us to be pro-active and upgrade our lift station control panels to help prevent additional expenses in the future such as emergency repairs and spill recovery and cleanup. Financial Impact:$114,932.17 was the bid amount for the parts. This amount has been budgeted in our Capital Fund Account. Alternatives:None Recommended. Recommendation:It is recommended to: Approve the purchase of parts to rebuild 5 control panels for various lift stations Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: Available in account #506043410-5425210 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Procurement. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Invitation To Bid Sealed bids will be received at this office until 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 11, 2009 for furnishing: Bid Item #09-181 Control Panel Replacement for Five Lift Stations for Utilities Department Bids will be received by Augusta, GA Commission hereinafter referred to as the OWNER at the offices of: Geri A. Sams Procurement Department 530 Greene Street - Room 605 Augusta, Georgia 30901 706-821-2422 Bid documents may be obtained at the office of the Augusta, GA Procurement Department, 530 Greene Street – Room 605, Augusta, GA 30901. Documents may be examined during regular business hours at the offices of Augusta, GA Procurement Department. All questions must be submitted in writing to the office of the Procurement Department by fax at 706-821-2811 or by mail. No bid will be accepted by fax, all must be received by mail or hand delivered. All questions are to be submitted in writing by Tuesday, November 24, 2009 by 5:00 p.m. The local bidder preference program is applicable to this project. To be approved as a local bidder and receive bid preference on an eligible local project, the certification statement as a local bidder and all supporting documents must be submitted to the Procurement Department with your bonafide bid package. No Bid may be withdrawn for a period of 90 days after time has been called on the date of opening. A 10% Bid bond is required to be submitted in a separate envelope so marked along with the bidders’ qualifications; a 100% performance bond and a 100% payment bond will be required for award. An invitation for bids shall be issued by the Procurement Office and shall include specifications prepared in accordance with Article 4 (Product Specifications), and all contractual terms and conditions, applicable to the procurement. All specific requirements contained in the invitation to bid including, but not limited to, the number of copies needed, the timing of the submission, the required financial data, and any other requirements designated by the Procurement Department are considered material conditions of the bid which are not waiveable or modifiable by the Procurement Director. Please mark BID number on the outside of the envelope. Bidders are cautioned that sequestration of BID documents through any source other than the office of the Procurement Department is not advisable. Acquisition of BID documents from unauthorized sources placed the bidder at the risk of receiving incomplete or inaccurate information upon which to base his qualifications. GERI A. SAMS, Procurement Director Publish: Augusta Chronicle October 29, November 5, 12, 19, 2009 Metro Courier November 4, 2009 cc: Tameka Allen Interim Deputy Administrator Drew Goins Utilities Department Russell Thies Utilities Department Ellie Hazel Utilities Department Attachment number 1Page 1 of 1 Ve n d o r s : Sh e a l y E l e c t r i c 12 0 M e r o v a n D r i v e No r t h A u g u s t a , S C 29 8 6 0 R J o h n s o n S a l e s & Su p p l y 31 1 4 A u g u s t a T e c h Au g u s t a , G A 3 0 9 0 6 Ha g e M e y e r 17 3 0 B a r t o n C h a p e l Au g u s t a , G A 3 0 9 0 9 Gr a y b a r E l e c t r i c 32 2 2 M i k e P a d g e t t Au g u s t a , G A 3 0 9 0 6 Wr i g h t s b o r o S u p p 16 2 4 B a r t o n C h a p e l Au g u s t a , G A 3 0 9 0 9 En g l e w o o d E l e c t r i c 17 0 3 M a r v i n G r i f f i n Au g u s t a G A 3 0 9 0 6 Bi d d e r ' s F o r m / Ac k n o w l e d g e m e n t of A d d e n d a Ye s At t a c h m e n t B Ye s Ad d e n d u m 1 Ye s Bi d B o n d Ye s To t a l B i d A m o u n t $1 1 4 , 9 3 2 . 1 7 Bi d I t e m # 0 9 - 1 8 1 Co n t r o l P a n e l R e p l a c e m e n t f o r F i v e L i f t S t a t i o n s Fo r t h e C i t y o f A u g u s t a - U t i l i t i e s D e p a r t m e n t Bi d O p e n i n g D a t e : F r i d a y , D e c e m b e r 1 1 , 2 0 0 9 a t 1 1 : 0 0 a . m . No n - C o m p l i a n t Fa i l e d t o ac k n o w l e d g e Ad d e n d u m # 1 an d f a i l e d t o su b m i t a b i d bo n d No n - C o m p l i a n t Fa i l e d t o Co m p l e t e At t a c h m e n t B an d f a i l e d t o su b m i t a b i d bo n d Pa g e 1 o f 2 Attachment number 2Page 1 of 2 Ve n d o r s : Co n t r o l P l u s I n c 43 1 4 - M B e l a i r Fr o n t a g e R o a d Au g u s t a , G A 3 0 9 0 9 Ci t y E l e c t r i c S u p p l y 39 0 3 - A R o b e r t s R d Ma r t i n e z , G A 3 0 9 0 7 To m J a c q u e s El e c t r i c 18 2 8 M a l i b u D r Id a h o F a l l s , I D 8 3 4 0 4 Al f r e d C o n h a g e n I n c of F l o r i d a 17 3 5 I n d u s t r i a l P a r k Mu l b e r r y , F L 3 3 8 6 0 Bi d d e r ' s F o r m / Ac k n o w l e d g e m e n t of A d d e n d a At t a c h m e n t B Ad d e n d u m 1 Bi d B o n d To t a l B i d A m o u n t No B i d Re s p o n s e Bi d I t e m # 0 9 - 1 8 1 Co n t r o l P a n e l R e p l a c e m e n t f o r F i v e L i f t S t a t i o n s Fo r t h e C i t y o f A u g u s t a - U t i l i t i e s D e p a r t m e n t Bi d O p e n i n g D a t e : F r i d a y , D e c e m b e r 1 1 , 2 0 0 9 a t 1 1 : 0 0 a . m Pa g e 2 o f 2 Attachment number 2Page 2 of 2 Attachment number 3Page 1 of 5 Attachment number 3Page 2 of 5 Attachment number 3Page 3 of 5 Attachment number 3Page 4 of 5 Attachment number 3Page 5 of 5 Attachment number 4Page 1 of 1 Commission Meeting Agenda 4/1/2010 5:00 PM Georgia Power Governmental Encroachment Agreement No. 31189 Department:Augusta Utilities Caption:Motion to approve Georgia Power Company Governmental Encroachment Agreement No. 31189. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee March 22, 2010) Background:The Augusta Utilities Department will be replacing a water main at the Fort Gordon Recreation Area - Clark's Hill (Thurmond) Lake, which requires crossing a Georgia Power Company easement. Analysis:When crossing another utilities' easement, it is custom to enter into an encroachment agreement. This document is the usual agreement between Georgia Power Company and Augusta. Financial Impact:None Alternatives:Deny motion to approve Georgia Power Company Governmental Encroachment Agreement No. 31189. Recommendation:Approve motion to approve Georgia Power Company Governmental Encroachment Agreement No. 31189. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: N/A REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Procurement. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Attachment number 1Page 1 of 3 Attachment number 1Page 2 of 3 Attachment number 1Page 3 of 3 Commission Meeting Agenda 4/1/2010 5:00 PM Highland Ridge Office Park Deed of Dedication and Maintenance Agreement Department:Augusta Utilities Caption:Motion to approve and accept a Deed of Dedication and Maintenance Agreement for Highland Ridge Office Park. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee March 22, 2010) Background:Highland Ridge, LLC developed Highland Ridge Office Park and wishes to dedicate the water and gravity sanitary sewer systems to Augusta. Analysis:The water and gravity sanitary sewer systems have been inspected and passed said inspection. Financial Impact:None Alternatives:Deny motion to approve and accept a Deed of Dedication and Maintenance Agreement for Highland Ridge Office Park. Recommendation:Approve motion to approve and accept a Deed of Dedication and Maintenance Agreement for Highland Ridge Office Park. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: None REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Procurement. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Attachment number 1Page 1 of 6 Attachment number 1Page 2 of 6 Attachment number 1Page 3 of 6 Attachment number 1Page 4 of 6 Attachment number 1Page 5 of 6 Attachment number 1Page 6 of 6 Commission Meeting Agenda 4/1/2010 5:00 PM Motion to Approve a Deed of Dedication from USPG Portfolio Two, LLC Department:Augusta Utilities Caption:Motion to approve and accept a Deed of Dedication from USPG Portfolio Two, LLC (WalMart, Bobby Jones). (Approved by Engineering Services Committee March 22, 2010) Background:USPG Portfolio Two, LLC and WalMart renovated and enlarged the store on Bobby Jones. During this renovation, the water and sanitary sewer systems where rerouted. Analysis:The rerouting of the water and sanitary sewer systems require that certain existing easements be abandoned and new easements be dedicated. This document incorporates both issues. Financial Impact:None Alternatives:Deny motion to approve and accept a Deed of Dedication from USPG Portfolio Two, LLC. Recommendation:Approve motion to approve and accept a Deed of Dedication from USPG Portfolio Two, LLC. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: N/A REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Procurement. Law. Administrator. 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(Approved by Engineering Services Committee March 22, 2010) Background:The property owner has agreed to convey a certain option for easement to Augusta, Georgia, for the Marvin Griffin Road Improvement Project. Analysis:The purchase of the referenced property is necessary for the project. Financial Impact:The costs necessary for this purchase will be covered under the project budget. Alternatives:Deny the Motion Recommendation:Approve the Motion Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: 323041110-5411120 296823215-5411120 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Attachment number 1Page 1 of 2 Attachment number 1Page 2 of 2 Commission Meeting Agenda 4/1/2010 5:00 PM Storm Drainage Improvements at Village West – 09-197 Department:Abie L. Ladson, PE, CPESC, Director of Engineering Caption:Motion to approve award of Construction Contract to J. Harris Trucking and Construction, Inc. in the amount of $297,101.48 for the Storm Drainage Improvements at Village West, subject to receipt of signed contracts and proper bonds as requested by AED. Funding is available from SPLOST Phase IV Fund Account Balance. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee March 22, 2010) Background:The Storm Drainage Improvements at Village West is a drainage project that was designed by in-house staff. Currently, storm water flows from the Village West Shopping Center into Augusta-Richmond County’s channel easement. The existing channel is undersized, and as a result causing severe flooding on the Village West Townhomes property. The proposed improvements will significantly reduce the amount of storm runoff into the existing channel and alleviate the chance of flooding in the area. Analysis:Bids were received on January 26, 2010 with J. Harris Trucking and Construction, Inc., being the low bidder. The bid results are as follow: CONTRACTORS BID 1. J. Harris Trucking and Construction, Inc. $297,101.48 2. Site Master $349,059.00 3. Blair Construction, Inc. $366,842.34 4. Granto Southern Construction $368,860.91 5. Reeves Construction Co., Inc. $415,499.30 6. TrakSouth Civil Contractors, LLC $415,949.53 7. Mabus Brothers Construction Co., Inc. $453,755.48 6. L-J, Inc. $561,296.50 It is the Engineering Department recommendation to award this project to the low bidder, J. Harris Trucking and Construction, Inc. subject to receipt of proper bonds. Financial Impact:Funds are available from SPLOST Phase IV Fund Account Balance to be transferred to the project construction budget upon Commission approval. Alternatives:1) Approve award of Construction Contract to J. Harris Trucking and Construction, Inc. in the amount of $297,101.48 for the Storm Drainage Improvements at Village West, subject to receipt of signed contracts and proper bonds as requested by AED. Funding is available from SPLOST Phase IV Fund Account Balance. 2) Do not approve project. Recommendation:approve alternative one Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: Splost Phase IV Fund Balance Cover Memo REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Procurement. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo CPB # NA Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia BE IT ORDAINED by the Commission-Council of Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia that the following Capital Project Budget is hereby adopted: Section 1: The project is authorized for CPB # 324-0411110-000000000. This project is for the storm drainage improvements at Village West. This authorization is for Storm Drainage associated with the said project, in the amount of $297,101.48 to be funded by the SPLOST IV Fund Account Balance. Section 2: The following revenues are anticipated to be available to the Consolidated Government to complete the project. SPLOST IV Fund Account Balance 297,102$ Section 3: The following amounts are appropriated for the project: By Basin By District Varies $297,102 Varies $297,102 Section 4: Copies of this Capital Project Budget shall be made available to the Comptroller for direction in carrying out this project. Adopted this ____________________ day of ______________________. Approved _________________________________________________ Original-Commission Council Office Copy-Engineering Department Copy-Finance Department Copy-Procurement Department Honorable Deke Copenhaver, Mayor CAPITAL PROJECT BUDGET STORM DRAINAGE INMPROVEMENTS AT VILLAGE WEST PLEASE DONOT PROCESS THIS ITEM. ONCE APPROVED BY COMMISSION THE ORIGINAL WILL BE SENT FOR PROCESSING. QUESTION CALL EXT 5070 1 of 2 CPB # NA Attachment number 1Page 1 of 2 CPB # NAAugusta-Richmond County, Georgia CAPITAL PROJECT BUDGET STORM DRAINAGE INMPROVEMENTS AT VILLAGE WEST CPB AMOUNT SOURCE OF FUNDS CPB SPLOST IV FUND ACCOUNT BALANCE 324-04-1110-000000000 $297,102 TOTAL SOURCES: $297,102 USE OF FUNDS STORM DRAINAGE 324-04-1110-5414710-000000000 $297,102 TOTAL USES: $297,102 2 of 2 CPB # NA Attachment number 1Page 2 of 2 Invitation To Bid Sealed bids will be received at this office until 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 26, 2010 for furnishing: Bid Item #09-197 Storm Drainage Improvements @ Village West for Engineering Department Bids will be received by Augusta, GA Commission hereinafter referred to as the OWNER at the offices of: Geri A. Sams Procurement Department 530 Greene Street - Room 605 Augusta, Georgia 30901 706-821-2422 Bid documents may be examined at the office of the Augusta, GA Procurement Department, 530 Greene Street – Room 605, Augusta, GA 30901. Plans and specifications for the project shall be obtained by all prime, subcontractors and suppliers exclusively from Imaging Technologies. The fees for the plans and specifications which are non-refundable is $100.00. Documents may be examined during regular business hours at the F. W. Dodge Plan Room; 1281 Broad Street, Augusta, GA 30901. It is the wish of the Owner that all businesses are given the opportunity to submit on this project. To facilitate this policy the Owner is providing the opportunity to view plans online (www.itrepro.com) at no charge through Imaging Technologies (706 724-7924) beginning Thursday, December 10, 2009. Bidders are cautioned that submitting a package without Procurement of a complete set are likely to overlook issues of construction phasing, delivery of goods or services, or coordination with other work that is material to the successful completion of the project. Bidders are cautioned that sequestration of documents through any other source is not advisable. Acquisition of documents from unauthorized sources places the bidder at the risk of receiving incomplete or inaccurate information upon which to base his qualifications. A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on Wednesday, January 6, 2010 @ 2:00 p.m. in the Procurement Department – Room 605. All questions must be submitted in writing to the office of the Procurement Department by fax at 706-821-2811 or by mail. No bid will be accepted by fax, all must be received by mail or hand delivered. All questions are to be submitted in writing by Friday, January 8, 2010 by 5:00 p.m. No Bid may be withdrawn for a period of 90 days after time has been called on the date of opening. A 10% Bid bond is required to be submitted in a separate envelope so marked along with the bidders’ qualifications; a 100% performance bond and a 100% payment bond will be required for award. An invitation for bids shall be issued by the Procurement Office and shall include specifications prepared in accordance with Article 4 (Product Specifications), and all contractual terms and conditions, applicable to the procurement. All specific requirements contained in the invitation to bid including, but not limited to, the number of copies needed, the timing of the submission, the required financial data, and any other requirements designated by the Procurement Department are considered material conditions of the bid which are not waiveable or modifiable by the Procurement Director. Please mark BID number on the outside of the envelope. GERI A. SAMS, Procurement Director Publish: Augusta Chronicle December 10, 17, 24, 31, 2009 Metro Courier December 16, 2009 cc: Tameka Allen Interim Deputy Administrator Abie Ladson Engineering Department Hameed Malik Engineering Department Attachment number 2Page 1 of 1 Ve n d o r s : Ha r r i s T r u c k i n g 17 3 6 B a r t o n C h a p e l Au g u s t a , G A 3 0 9 0 6 Re e v e s C o n s t r u c t i o n P. O . B o x 1 1 2 9 Au g u s t a , G A 3 0 9 0 3 Si t e M a s t e r 43 1 8 W h e e l e r R d Ma r t i n e z , G A 3 0 9 0 7 Ga r n t o S o u t h e r n 45 7 3 C o x R d , S t e B Ev a n s , G A 3 0 8 0 9 Ma b u s B r o t h e r s 92 0 M o l l y P o n d R d Au g u s t a , G A 3 0 9 0 1 Bl a i r C o n s t r u c t i o n P. O . B o x 7 7 0 Ev a n s , G A 3 0 8 0 9 At t a c h m e n t B Ye s Y e s Y e s Y e s Y e s Y e s Bi d B o n d Ye s Y e s Y e s Y e s Y e s Y e s To t a l B i d A m o u n t $2 9 7 , 1 0 1 . 4 8 $ 4 1 5 , 4 9 9 . 3 0 $ 3 4 9 , 0 5 9 . 0 0 $ 3 6 8 , 8 6 0 . 9 1 $ 4 5 3 , 7 5 5 . 4 8 $ 3 6 6 , 8 4 2 . 3 4 Bi d I t e m # 0 9 - 1 9 7 St o r m D r a i n a g e I m p r o v e m e n t s @ V i l l a g e W e s t Fo r t h e C i t y o f A u g u s t a - E n g i n e e r i n g D e p a r t m e n t Bi d O p e n i n g D a t e : T u e s d a y , J a n u a r y 2 6 , 2 0 1 0 a t 3 : 0 0 p . m . Pa g e 1 o f 2 Attachment number 3Page 1 of 2 Ve n d o r s : Tr a k s o u t h 11 9 0 I n t e r s t a t e P k Au g u s t a , G A 3 0 9 0 9 L- J I n c 60 3 P i n e L o g R d Be e c h I s l a n d , S C 29 8 4 2 Qu a l i t y S t o r m W a t e r 43 7 C a m b r i d g e C i r Ma r t i n e z , G A 3 0 9 0 7 DS U t i l i t i e s 16 4 4 H o l y T r i n i t y Li t t l e M t n , S C 2 9 0 7 5 Tr i - S t a r C o n t r a c t o r s 47 L e g a c y L a n e Ed g e f i e l d , S C 2 9 8 2 4 Co n t r a c t o r s S o u t h 76 4 8 A t o m i c R o a d Ja c k s o n , S C 2 9 8 3 1 At t a c h m e n t B Ye s Y e s Y e s Bi d B o n d Ye s Y e s Y e s To t a l B i d A m o u n t $4 1 5 , 9 4 9 . 5 3 $ 5 6 1 , 2 9 6 . 5 0 No n - C o m p l i a n t In c o m p l e t e pr o p o s a l s h e e t Bi d I t e m # 0 9 - 1 9 7 St o r m D r a i n a g e I m p r o v e m e n t s @ V i l l a g e W e s t Fo r t h e C i t y o f A u g u s t a - E n g i n e e r i n g D e p a r t m e n t Bi d O p e n i n g D a t e : T u e s d a y , J a n u a r y 2 6 , 2 0 1 0 a t 1 1 : 0 0 p . m Pa g e 2 o f 2 Attachment number 3Page 2 of 2 Attachment number 4Page 1 of 2 Attachment number 4Page 2 of 2 Attachment number 5Page 1 of 2 Attachment number 5Page 2 of 2 Attachment number 6Page 1 of 1 Attachment number 7Page 1 of 1 Commission Meeting Agenda 4/1/2010 5:00 PM Wrightsboro Road Widening, Phase I - Bid Item–09-170 Department:Abie L. Ladson, PE, CPESC, Director of Engineering Caption:Motion to approve the Capital Project Budget number 324-041110- 201824333 and award the Design Consultant Services Agreement to Cranston Engineering Group, PC, in the amount of $196,430.00 for the Wrightsboro Road Widening, Phase I project. Funding is available in the project engineering account for the Engineering Department. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee March 22, 2010) Background:Phase I of the Wrightsboro Road Widening Project was part of SPLOST Phase IV and called for traffic operational improvements along Wrightsboro Road between Augusta West Parkway and Marks Church Road. The area covered by this project is adjacent to Augusta Mall, which has undergone expansion since the original concept report. Therefore, recommendations in the original concept report will need to be updated to reflect current conditions. Moreover, Phase II of the Wrightsboro Road widening project, which proposes widening between Augusta West Parkway and Jimmy Dyess Parkway is currently in the Right of Way phase and should be let within the next year. The completion of Phase II will have a significant impact on signal coordination and communications along the corridor. Analysis:The following firms were evaluated based on qualifications, project approach, experience, and schedule on December 10, 2009. The following firms submitted RFPs and were evaluated: FIRM TOTAL WEIGHTED SCORE FIRM TOTAL WEIGHTED SCORE Cranston Engineering 95 EMC Engineering Services, Inc. 78.5 Florence & Hutcheston 75.5 Khafra Engineering 63.5 T.Y. Lin International 82 Zel Engineers 53 Cranston Engineering was selected based on the evaluation criteria for this project. Financial Impact:Funds are available in the project engineering 324-041110-5212115- 201824333 upon Commission’s approval. Alternatives:Approve the Capital Project Budget number 324-041110-201824333 and Award the Design Consultant Services Agreement to Cranston Engineering Group, PC, in the amount of $196,430.00 for the Wrightsboro Road Widening, Phase I project. Funding is available in the project engineering account for the Engineering Department. 2) Do not approve and cancel project. Recommendation:approve alternative one. Funds are Available in Cover Memo the Following Accounts:324-041110-5212115/201824333-5212115 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Procurement. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo CPB# 324-041110-201824333 Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia BE IT ORDAINED by the Commission-Council of Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia that the following Capital Project Budget is hereby authorized: Section 1: The project is authorized for CPB# 324-041110-201824333. This project is for Wrightsboro Road Widening, Phase I design cost associated with traffic operational improvements along Wrightsboro Road between Augusta West Parkway and Marks Church Road. This authorization is for Engineering associated with the said project, in the total amount of $196,430.00 to be funded by the Special 1 % Sales Tax, Phase IV. Section 2: The following revenues are anticipated to be available to the Consolidated Government to complete the project. Special 1% Sales Tax, Phase IV 2,782,000$ Section 3: The following amounts are appropriated for the project: By Basin By District Raes Creek $2,782,000 7th $2,782,000 Section 4: Copies of this Capital Project Budget shall be made available to the Comptroller for direction in carrying out this project. Adopted this ____________________ day of ______________________. Approved _________________________________________________ Original-Commission Council Office Copy-Engineering Department Copy-Finance Department Copy-Procurement Department Honorable Deke Copenhaver, Mayor CAPITAL PROJECT BUDGET WRIGHTSBORO ROAD WIDENING, PHASE I (Augusta West Parkway to Marks Church Road) PLEASE DO NOT PROCESS THIS ITEM. AED WILL SEND ORIGINAL ONCE APPROVED BY COMMISSION . QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL EXT 5070. 1 of 2 Attachment number 1Page 1 of 2 CPB# 324-041110-201824333Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia CAPITAL PROJECT BUDGET WRIGHTSBORO ROAD WIDENING, PHASE I (Augusta West Parkway to Marks Church Road) CPB AMOUNT CPB NEW SOURCE OF FUNDS CPB CHANGE CPB SPECIAL 1% SALES TAX, PHASE IV 324-04-1110-201824333 $2,782,000 $0 $2,782,000 TOTAL SOURCES: $2,782,000 $0 $2,782,000 USE OF FUNDS ENGINEERING 324-04-1110-5212115-201824333 $398,000 $0 $398,000 Cranston Engineering $198,430 ADVERTISING 324-04-1110-5233119-201824333 $2,000 $0 $2,000 CONTINGENCY 324-04-1110-6011110-201824333 $2,382,000 $0 $2,382,000 TOTAL USES: $2,782,000 $0 $2,782,000 2 of 2 Attachment number 1Page 2 of 2 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Request for Proposals will be received at this office until Friday, October 30, 2009 @ 11:00 a.m. for furnishing: RFP ITEM #09-170 Wrightsboro Road Widening, Phase I for Engineering Department RFPs will be received by: The Augusta Commission hereinafter referred to as the OWNER at the offices of: Geri A. Sams, Director Augusta Procurement Department 530 Greene Street - Room 605 Augusta, Georgia 30901 RFP documents may be obtained at the office of the Augusta, GA Procurement Department, 530 Greene Street – Room 605, Augusta, GA 30901. All questions must be submitted in writing to the office of the Procurement Department by Tuesday, October 20, 2009 @ 3:00 p.m. by fax at 706-821-2811 or by mail. No RFP will be accepted by fax, all must be received by mail or hand delivered. The local bidder preference program is applicable to this project. To be approved as a local bidder and receive bid preference on an eligible local project, the certification statement as a local bidder and all supporting documents must be submitted to the Procurement Department with your bonafide bid package. No RFP may be withdrawn for a period of 90 days after time has been called on the date of opening. An invitation for bids shall be issued by the Procurement Office and shall include specifications prepared in accordance with Article 4 (Product Specifications), and all contractual terms and conditions, applicable to the procurement. All specific requirements contained in the invitation to bid including, but not limited to, the number of copies needed, the timing of the submission, the required financial data, and any other requirements designated by the Procurement Department are considered material conditions of the bid which are not waiveable or modifiable by the Procurement Director. Please mark RFP number on the outside of the envelope. Bidders are cautioned that sequestration of RFP documents through any source other than the office of the Procurement Department is not advisable. Acquisition of RFP documents from unauthorized sources places the bidder at the risk of receiving incomplete or inaccurate information upon which to base his qualifications. GERI A. SAMS, Procurement Director Publish: Augusta Chronicle September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 2009 Metro Courier September 30, 2009 cc: Tameka Allen Interim Deputy Administrator Abie Ladson Engineering Department Hameed Malik Engineering Department Attachment number 2Page 1 of 1 VENDORS ORIGINAL 6 COPIES FEE PROPOSAL ADDENDUM Cranston Engineering Group 452 Ellis Street Augusta, GA 30901 YES YES YES YES EMC Engineering Services 23 E Charlton Street Savannah, GA 31401 YES YES YES YES Florence & Hutcheson 501 Huger Street Columbia, SC 29201 YES YES YES YES KHAFRA 230 Peachtree Street, NW Atlanta, GA 30303 YES YES YES YES TY LIN International 260 Peachtree Street, Ste 900 Atlanta, GA 30303 YES YES YES YES Zel Engineers 435 Telfair Street Augusta, GA 30901 YES YES YES YES LAI Engineering 1800 Parkway Place Marietta, GA 30067 Street Smarts 3160 Main Street, Ste 100 Duluth, GA 30096 Godefroy & Associates 701 Montrose Court Augusta, GA 30904 Johnson, Lashchober & Assoc 1296 Borad Street Augusta, GA 30901 Post, Buckley, Schuh & Jernigan 1600 River Edge Pkwy NW Atlanta, GA 30328 Stevenson & Palmer Eng. 360 Bay Street Augusta, GA 30901 TBE Group 6639 Peachtree Indust Blvd Norcross, GA 30092 Todd Smith Grading Inc 1810 Kelly Mill Road Cumming, GA 30040 WK Dickson 1450 Greene St., Ste 225 Augusta, GA 30901 WR Toole Engineers 1005 Broad Street Augusta, GA 30901 RFP Item #09-170 Wrightsboro Road Widening - Phase I for the City of Augusta - Engineering Department RFP Opening Date: Friday, October 30, 2009 @ 11:00 a.m. NON-COMPLIANT DID NOT ACKNOWLEDGE ADDENDUM 1 NON-COMPLIANT CONTRACTOR AFFIDAVIT & AGREEMENT - INVALID E-VERIFY # Page 1 of 1 Attachment number 3Page 1 of 1 Cumulative Evaluation Sheet 09-170 Wrightsboro Road Widening Phase I Thursday, December 10, 2009 @ 10:00 a.m. TOTAL WEIGHTED SCORE:TOTA 14.008.33 18.33 16.00 9.67 12.67 13.33 14.00 16.67 16.67 16.67 16.67 13.33 14.00 19.33 16.67 13.33 15.00 17.33 18.67 13.33 Florence & Hutcheston 501 Huger Street Columbia, SC 29201 TY Lin International 260 Peachtree St, Ste 900 Atlanta, GA 30303 Zel Engineers 435 Telfair Street Augusta, GA 30901 17.67 17.00 18.67 18.67 13.33 5. Proposed Fee (include beakdown for each task) - Scoring 0 to 20 points(Weighted Score 10%) 4. References (including specific Individuals contact information) - Scoring 0 to 20 points (Weighted score 15%) 3. Work Plan and Overall Service Schedule . Scoring 0 to 20 points (Weighted Score is 25%) 2. Qualifications of Key Professionals that will Actually Design, prepare Plan & Specs and Prepare Regulatory Documents - Scoring 0 to 20 pointa, (30% weighted) 1. Qualifications of Company - Scoring 0 to 20 (Weighted Score 20%) Khafra Engineering 230 Peac Augusta GA 30901 Cranston Engineering 452 Ellis Srtree Augusta GA 30901 EMC Engineering 4106 Colbin Blvd, Ste 105 Evans, GA 30809 14.67 18.67 17.67 15.00 69.33 91 84.5 77 87.17 67 Attachment number 4Page 1 of 1 Attachment number 5Page 1 of 2 Attachment number 5Page 2 of 2 Attachment number 6Page 1 of 5 Attachment number 6Page 2 of 5 Attachment number 6Page 3 of 5 Attachment number 6Page 4 of 5 Attachment number 6Page 5 of 5 Attachment number 7Page 1 of 2 Attachment number 7Page 2 of 2 Commission Meeting Agenda 4/1/2010 5:00 PM Hill Baptist Church Department: Caption:Consider an appeal hearing for Hill Baptist Church regarding the denial of their request from the Historic Preservations Commission for a Certificate Of Appropriateness (COA) relating to the demolition of their property located at 1111 Troupe Street. Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Attachment number 1Page 1 of 1 Commission Meeting Agenda 4/1/2010 5:00 PM Minutes Department:Clerk of Commission Caption:Motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Commission held on March 16, 2010. Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Commission Meeting Agenda 4/1/2010 5:00 PM Chronic Nuisance Property Ordinance Department: Caption:Update from Commissioner Joe Bowles, Chairman of the Chronic Nuisance Property Ordinance Study Subcommittee. Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Commission Meeting Agenda 4/1/2010 5:00 PM Appointments District 1 Department: Caption:Motion to approve the following appointments Brenda Morton, Augusta Library Board, Paul Muckenfuss Sr., Riverfront Development Review Board, George (Chip) Fisher, Jr., General Aviation Commission, Harry James, Historic Preservation Commission, Gregory O'Connor, Public Facilities, Inc., Cary Rivers, Augusta Port Authority, Aishia Leverett, ARC Personnel Board, Thomas B.Burxton, Citizen Small Business Advisory Board, Brook N.Buxton, Canal Authority, Donald Thompson, Augusta Aviation Commission, Rick Keurogllan, ARC Planning Comission, Birkie Ayer, ARC Tree Commission representing District 1. Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Attachment number 1Page 1 of 12 Attachment number 1Page 2 of 12 Attachment number 1Page 3 of 12 Attachment number 1Page 4 of 12 Attachment number 1Page 5 of 12 Attachment number 1Page 6 of 12 Attachment number 1Page 7 of 12 Attachment number 1Page 8 of 12 Attachment number 1Page 9 of 12 Attachment number 1Page 10 of 12 Attachment number 1Page 11 of 12 Attachment number 1Page 12 of 12 Commission Meeting Agenda 4/1/2010 5:00 PM An Ordinance to amend the Augusta, GA Code Title One Section 1-2-2 relating to the time and place for Commission and Committee Meetings Department:Law Caption:An Ordinance to amend the Augusta, GA Code Title One Section 1-2-2 relating to the time and place for Commission and Committee meetings of the Augusta-Richmond County Board of Commissioners; to repeal all Code sections and Ordinances and parts of Code sections and Ordinances in conflict herewith; to provide an effective date and for other purposes. (Approved by the Augusta Commission March 16, 2010 - second reading) Background:Section 1-48 of the Augusta, GA. Charter provides that Commissioners shall hold at least one session on the first Tuesday of every month (except the month of April) “and at such other times as often as in their judgment the powers and duties [therein] conferred may require." Section 1.01.01 of the Rules of Procedure adopted by the Commission on July 3, 1996, provide that “Regular and special meetings of the Augusta-Richmond County Commission-Council … shall be as determined by Ordinance adopted by the Augusta-Richmond County Commission-Council.” Analysis:Holding Commission and Committee Meetings at 5:00 p.m. may increase public participation by persons otherwise unable to attend because of work or school obligations. Financial Impact:Requiring staff and employees to work later hours could have an adverse financial impact. Alternatives:Keep the current meeting times or set new meeting times. Recommendation:For discussion. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: Funds have not been identified at this time. REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Attachment number 1Page 1 of 5 Attachment number 1Page 2 of 5 Attachment number 1Page 3 of 5 Attachment number 1Page 4 of 5 Attachment number 1Page 5 of 5 Commission Meeting Agenda 4/1/2010 5:00 PM Resolution Yucca Mountain Department: Caption:Motion to approve a Resolution urging completion of the planned permanent respository project at Yucca Mountain. (Requested by Commissioner Joe Jackson) Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Attachment number 1Page 1 of 1 Commission Meeting Agenda 4/1/2010 5:00 PM Affidavit Department:Clerk of Commission Caption:Motion to authorize execution by the Mayor of the affidavit of compliance with Georgia's Open Meeting Act. Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Clerk of Commission Cover Memo