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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-03-22-Meeting Agenda Engineering Services Committee Meeting Commission Chamber- 3/22/2010- 12:55 PM ENGINEERING SERVICES 1. Approve and authorize Augusta Engineering Department (AED) to offer mid-range salary to a potential candidate for the Chief Surveyor (Civil Engineer III) position. Attachments 2. Approval of contract award to ATC Associates Inc. for storm water permitting services. Attachments 3. Approve construction contract award to Blair Construction in the amount of $771,378.13. Attachments 4. Approve the Solid Waste Department to purchase fuel using the most economical means –the state contract and/or the Augusta bid item. Attachments 5. Approve or deny the use of Compressed Natural Gas as the required fuel source for the Solid Waste Collections Contract. Attachments 6. Approve the Solid Waste Department to bond either $9 million dollars or $20 million dollars for its gas collection and control system. Attachments 7. Motion to authorize condemnation to acquire 8,994 sq. ft. of permanent easement of 2993 Willis Foreman Road - PIN: 151-0-020-00-0. Attachments 8. 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. Attachments 9. Approve the purchase of parts to rebuild 5 control panels for various lift stations. Attachments 10. Motion to approve Georgia Power Company Governmental Encroachment Agreement No. 31189. Attachments 11. Motion to approve and accept a Deed of Dedication and Maintenance Agreement for Highland Ridge Office Park. Attachments 12. Motion to approve and accept a Deed of Dedication from USPG Portfolio Two, LLC (WalMart, Bobby Jones). Attachments www.augustaga.gov 13. 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. Attachments 14. 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. Attachments 15. 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. Attachments Engineering Services Committee Meeting 3/22/2010 12:55 PM AED -Chief Surveyor (Civil Engineer III) - Position Filling Department:Abie L. Ladson, PE, CPESC, Director of Engineering Caption:Approve and authorize Augusta Engineering Department (AED) to offer mid-range salary to a potential candidate for the Chief Surveyor (Civil Engineer III) position. 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 Item # 1 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Human Resources. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 1 Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 1 Item # 1 Engineering Services Committee Meeting 3/22/2010 12:55 PM Approval of contract award to ATC Associates, Inc. for Storm Water Permitting of water/sewer projects Department:Augusta Utilities Department Caption:Approval of contract award to ATC Associates Inc. for storm water permitting services. 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 Item # 2 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 1 Page 1 of 1 Item # 2 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 2 Page 1 of 2 Item # 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 2 Page 2 of 2 Item # 2 Attachment number 3 Page 1 of 5 Item # 2 Attachment number 3 Page 2 of 5 Item # 2 Attachment number 3 Page 3 of 5 Item # 2 Attachment number 3 Page 4 of 5 Item # 2 Attachment number 3 Page 5 of 5 Item # 2 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 4 Page 1 of 1 Item # 2 Attachment number 5 Page 1 of 1 Item # 2 Attachment number 6 Page 1 of 2 Item # 2 Attachment number 6 Page 2 of 2 Item # 2 Engineering Services Committee Meeting 3/22/2010 12:55 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:Approve construction contract award to Blair Construction in the amount of $771,378.13. 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. Procurement. Cover Memo Item # 3 Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 3 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 1 Page 1 of 1 Item # 3 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 30 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 2 Page 2 of 2 Item # 3 Attachment number 3 Page 1 of 2 Item # 3 Attachment number 3 Page 2 of 2 Item # 3 Attachment number 4 Page 1 of 3 Item # 3 Attachment number 4 Page 2 of 3 Item # 3 Attachment number 4 Page 3 of 3 Item # 3 Attachment number 5 Page 1 of 3 Item # 3 Attachment number 5 Page 2 of 3 Item # 3 Attachment number 5 Page 3 of 3 Item # 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 6 Page 1 of 2 Item # 3 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 6 Page 2 of 2 Item # 3 Attachment number 7 Page 1 of 1 Item # 3 Attachment number 8 Page 1 of 1 Item # 3 Engineering Services Committee Meeting 3/22/2010 12:55 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:Approve the Solid Waste Department to purchase fuel using the most economical means –the state contract and/or the Augusta bid item. 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 Item # 4 Engineering Services Committee Meeting 3/22/2010 12:55 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:Approve or deny the use of Compressed Natural Gas as the required fuel source for the Solid Waste Collections Contract. 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 Item # 5 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 Item # 5 Engineering Services Committee Meeting 3/22/2010 12:55 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:Approve the Solid Waste Department to bond either $9 million dollars or $20 million dollars for its gas collection and control system. 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 14, 2010. Should Augusta not meet its timeline, additional fines and Cover Memo Item # 6 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 Item # 6 Engineering Services Committee Meeting 3/22/2010 12:55 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. 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 Item # 7 Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 2 Item # 7 Attachment number 1 Page 2 of 2 Item # 7 Engineering Services Committee Meeting 3/22/2010 12:55 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. 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 Item # 8 Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 2 Item # 8 Attachment number 1 Page 2 of 2 Item # 8 Engineering Services Committee Meeting 3/22/2010 12:55 PM Control Panel Rebuild for 5 Lift Stations Department:Utilities Caption:Approve the purchase of parts to rebuild 5 control panels for various lift stations. 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 Item # 9 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 1 Page 1 of 1 Item # 9 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 2 Page 1 of 2 Item # 9 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 2 Page 2 of 2 Item # 9 Attachment number 3 Page 1 of 5 Item # 9 Attachment number 3 Page 2 of 5 Item # 9 Attachment number 3 Page 3 of 5 Item # 9 Attachment number 3 Page 4 of 5 Item # 9 Attachment number 3 Page 5 of 5 Item # 9 Attachment number 4 Page 1 of 1 Item # 9 Engineering Services Committee Meeting 3/22/2010 12:55 PM Georgia Power Governmental Encroachment Agreement No. 31189 Department:Augusta Utilities Caption:Motion to approve Georgia Power Company Governmental Encroachment Agreement No. 31189. 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 Item # 10 Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 3 Item # 10 Attachment number 1 Page 2 of 3 Item # 10 Attachment number 1 Page 3 of 3 Item # 10 Engineering Services Committee Meeting 3/22/2010 12:55 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. 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 Item # 11 Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 6 Item # 11 Attachment number 1 Page 2 of 6 Item # 11 Attachment number 1 Page 3 of 6 Item # 11 Attachment number 1 Page 4 of 6 Item # 11 Attachment number 1 Page 5 of 6 Item # 11 Attachment number 1 Page 6 of 6 Item # 11 Engineering Services Committee Meeting 3/22/2010 12:55 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). 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. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 12 Attachment number 1 Page 1 of 26 Item # 12 Attachment number 1 Page 2 of 26 Item # 12 Attachment number 1 Page 3 of 26 Item # 12 Attachment number 1 Page 4 of 26 Item # 12 Attachment number 1 Page 5 of 26 Item # 12 Attachment number 1 Page 6 of 26 Item # 12 Attachment number 1 Page 7 of 26 Item # 12 Attachment number 1 Page 8 of 26 Item # 12 Attachment number 1 Page 9 of 26 Item # 12 Attachment number 1 Page 10 of 26 Item # 12 Attachment number 1 Page 11 of 26 Item # 12 Attachment number 1 Page 12 of 26 Item # 12 Attachment number 1 Page 13 of 26 Item # 12 Attachment number 1 Page 14 of 26 Item # 12 Attachment number 1 Page 15 of 26 Item # 12 Attachment number 1 Page 16 of 26 Item # 12 Attachment number 1 Page 17 of 26 Item # 12 Attachment number 1 Page 18 of 26 Item # 12 Attachment number 1 Page 19 of 26 Item # 12 Attachment number 1 Page 20 of 26 Item # 12 Attachment number 1 Page 21 of 26 Item # 12 Attachment number 1 Page 22 of 26 Item # 12 Attachment number 1 Page 23 of 26 Item # 12 Attachment number 1 Page 24 of 26 Item # 12 Attachment number 1 Page 25 of 26 Item # 12 Attachment number 1 Page 26 of 26 Item # 12 Engineering Services Committee Meeting 3/22/2010 12:55 PM Option for Right-of-Way Department:Law Caption: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. 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 Item # 13 Item # 13 Item # 13 Engineering Services Committee Meeting 3/22/2010 12:55 PM Storm Drainage Improvements at Village West – 09-197 Department:Abie L. Ladson, PE, CPESC, Director of Engineering Caption: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. 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 Item # 14 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Procurement. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 14 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 1 Page 1 of 2 Item # 14 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 1 Page 2 of 2 Item # 14 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 2 Page 1 of 1 Item # 14 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 . 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Ladson, PE, CPESC, Director of Engineering Caption: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. 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 the Following 324-041110-5212115/201824333-5212115 Cover Memo Item # 15 Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Procurement. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 15 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 1 Page 1 of 2 Item # 15 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 1 Page 2 of 2 Item # 15 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 2 Page 1 of 1 Item # 15 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 3 Page 1 of 1 Item # 15 Cumulative Evaluation Sheet 09-170 Wrightsboro Road Widening Phase I Thursday, December 10, 2009 @ 10:00 a.m. TOTAL WEIGHTED SCORE:T 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 Item # 15 Attachment number 5 Page 1 of 2 Item # 15 Attachment number 5 Page 2 of 2 Item # 15 Attachment number 6 Page 1 of 5 Item # 15 Attachment number 6 Page 2 of 5 Item # 15 Attachment number 6 Page 3 of 5 Item # 15 Attachment number 6 Page 4 of 5 Item # 15 Attachment number 6 Page 5 of 5 Item # 15 Attachment number 7 Page 1 of 2 Item # 15 Attachment number 7 Page 2 of 2 Item # 15