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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-09-23-Meeting Agendawww.augustaga.gov Finance Committee Meeting Commission Chamber- 9/23/2013- 12:55 PM FINANCE 1. Approve the purchase of one tracked skid steer loader with transport trailer for Augusta Engineering Department – Maintenance Division. Attachments 2. Motion to approve the minutes of the Finance Committee held on September 9, 2013. Attachments 3. Approve the purchase on one (1) new street sweeper for the Environmental Services Department. Bid Item 13-163. Attachments 4. Consider a request from Ms. Constance Kimble regarding a property tax refund. Attachments Finance Committee Meeting 9/23/2013 12:55 PM 2013 - Engineering Skid Steer Loader Department:Finance - Fleet Management Caption:Approve the purchase of one tracked skid steer loader with transport trailer for Augusta Engineering Department – Maintenance Division. Background:The Augusta Engineering Department-Maintenance Division would like to request the acquisition of one tracked skid steer loader (commonly referred to as Bobcat) with transport trailer and assorted attachments to facilitate the many construction projects for the department. The new unit with its diverse attachments will be extremely beneficial as a crucial part of the many ongoing repair projects required in the city and surrounding areas and debris clean-up. In the department’s ongoing attempt to meet the various repair demands of the city, the new loader will help significantly in this quest with its diverse capabilities. Please see the attached paperwork. 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 from six vendors with the following results: (Bid 13-156): (1) ASC, Inc. = Bid Incomplete; (2) Border Equipment Co. = $46,088.00; (3) Flint Equipment Co. = $74,374.00; (4) J & B Tractor Co. = $47,600.00; (5) Neff Rental Equipment = $61,775.00; (6) Bobcat of Augusta. = $43,661.00 Financial Impact:The skid steer loader will be purchased through the use of 2013 Capital funds account. The cost of the new loader will be $43,661.00. Alternatives:1. Approve the request, 2. Disapprove the request. Recommendation:Approve the request to purchase one skid steer loader with transport trailer and attachments from Bobcat Equipment of Augusta, Georgia.Cover Memo Item # 1 Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: Capital Outlay 272-01-6440/54.21150 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 1 Attachment number 1 \nPage 1 of 1 Item # 1 Finance Committee Meeting 9/23/2013 12:55 PM Minutes Department:Clerk of Commission Caption:Motion to approve the minutes of the Finance Committee held on September 9, 2013. Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Cover Memo Item # 2 Attachment number 1 \nPage 1 of 5 Item # 2 Attachment number 1 \nPage 2 of 5 Item # 2 Attachment number 1 \nPage 3 of 5 Item # 2 Attachment number 1 \nPage 4 of 5 Item # 2 Attachment number 1 \nPage 5 of 5 Item # 2 Finance Committee Meeting 9/23/2013 12:55 PM Street Sweeper Purchase Department:Environmental Services Caption:Approve the purchase on one (1) new street sweeper for the Environmental Services Department. Bid Item 13-163. Background:The Environmental Services Department (ESD) took over street sweeping functions in May of 2011. Since that time, the ESD has been working to update the fleet with better and more effective assets. Since the takeover we have had major fleet changes. First, two sweepers were identified as not cost effective to repair, and were replaced by a new sweeper in 2012. A sweeper was given to Daniel Field as it is better suited for flat surfaces (such as a runway) rather than Augusta roadways. We had one sweeper burn, and is completely destroyed, due to an electrical problem. Finally, we had a sweeper involved in an accident, and it is currently inoperable. This currently leaves us with 2 operational sweepers. In September of 2013 the ESD began a contracted sweeping program where all roads will be swept once per quarter. This contract will provide the heavy lifting of the street sweeping functions for the ESD. Analysis:While Augusta has contracted services, quarterly sweeping is not sufficient for all areas of Augusta. Based on the downtown business district, events, seasonality, requests for service, etc, there is a need for the ESD to supplement the contracted sweeping. To provide an adequate level of service the department needs three functional sweepers. Two would be used as primary and the third would be a spare. We are recommending having two truck mounted versions, as they provide the ability to travel distances at highway speeds and are much more efficient at getting to and from jobsites and disposal locations. We have one, and would like to purchase a second. At this time, we are proposing to keep one of the older Elgin Pelican sweepers. This would be our back-up sweeper. It is a tricycle type sweeper and is limited to 18 miles per hour. It is highly maneuverable into tight spots, works well in the downtown area, however, it is slow and difficult to get to and from jobsites and disposal locations. This combination of sweepers will allow us the most flexibility and efficiency in our sweeper fleet. Cover Memo Item # 3 Financial Impact:The associated cost of purchasing the sweeper is $324,673. This purchase would be funded from account 542-04-4110/5422210. We will need to transfer $25,000 from 542-04-4110/5421110 and place those funds into 542-04-4110/5422210. Alternatives:The ESD could operate less sweepers and increase the service delivery times for sweeper work. Recommendation:Approve the purchase on one (1) new street sweeper for the Environmental Services Department. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: Funded from account 542-04-4110/5422210. We will need to transfer $25,000 from 542-04-4110/5421110. REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Procurement. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 3 Invitation to Bid Sealed bids will be received at this office on Friday, July 19, 2013 @ 11:00 a.m. for furnishing: Bid Item 13-163 Mechanical Street Sweeper for Environmental Services Department Bid Item 13-164 Compact Utility Tractor with Front End Loader & Mower for Environmental Services 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 viewed on the Augusta, Georgia web site under the Procurement Department ARCbid. 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 by fax to 706 821-2811 or by email to procbidandcontract@augustaga.gov to the office of the Procurement Department by Monday, July 8, 2013 @ 5:00 P.M. 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 an eligible bidder must submit a completed and signed written application to become a local bidder at least thirty (30) days prior to the date bids are received on an eligible local project. An eligible bidder who fails to submit an application for approval as a local bidder at least thirty (30) days prior to the date bids are received on an eligible local project, and who otherwise meets the requirements for approval as a local bidder, will not be qualified for a bid preference on such eligible local project. No Bid may be withdrawn for a period of 90 days after time has been called on the date of opening. Invitation for bids and specifications. 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. All requests to waive or modify any such material condition shall be submitted through the Procurement Director to the appropriate committee of the Augusta, Georgia Commission for approval by the Augusta, Georgia Commission. Please mark BID number on the outside of the envelope. Bidders are cautioned that acquisition of BID documents through any source other than the office of the Procurement Department is not advisable. Acquisition of BID 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 Augusta Chronicle June 13, 20, 27, July 4, 2013 Metro Courier June 19, 2013 Revised: 3/7/2013 Attachment number 1 \nPage 1 of 1 Item # 3 Vendors Environmental Products of Georgia 4815 Mendel Ct SW Atlanta, GA 3036 Attachment B Yes E-Verify Number 312637 SAVE Form Yes YEAR 2014 BRAND Elgin MODEL CNG Eagle BID PRICE $322,923.00 PROPOSED DELIVERY SCH 150-210 days 6.00 OPTIONAL ITEMS 6.1 ZONAR $1,750.00 6.2 Gaylord of 24 wire per wh gutt $2,250.00 6.3 Add Set Wear/Max carb $755.00 6.4 Repl 50/50 cb broom main $540.00 6.5 Repl Aggress XR type s-broom $699.00 6.6 Repl Aggress conveyor belt $1,368.00 Bid Opening Date: Friday, July 19, 2013 @ 11:00 a.m. ELGIN EAGLE MECHANICAL STREET SWEEPER OR APPROVED EQUIVALENT: Bid Item #13-163 Mechanical Street Sweeper for the City of Augusta - Environmental Services Department Page 1 of 1 At t a c h m e n t n u m b e r 2 \ n P a g e 1 o f 1 It e m # 3 Attachment number 3 \nPage 1 of 2 Item # 3 Attachment number 3 \nPage 2 of 2 Item # 3 Attachment number 4 \nPage 1 of 2 Item # 3 Attachment number 4 \nPage 2 of 2 Item # 3 Finance Committee Meeting 9/23/2013 12:55 PM Constance Kimble Department:Clerk of Commission Caption:Consider a request from Ms. Constance Kimble regarding a property tax refund. Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Cover Memo Item # 4 Attachment number 1 \nPage 1 of 2 Item # 4 Attachment number 1 \nPage 2 of 2 Item # 4