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ATTENDANCE:
Present: Hons. Hardie Davis, Jr., Mayor; Hasan, Vice Chairman; Garrett
and Frantom, members.
Absent: Hon. M. Williams, Chairman.
ENGINEERING SERVICES
1. Consider award of Bid Item #19-277 to Legacy Water Group, LLC. to
construct the Fort Gordon Cross Basin Lift Station and Force Main under the
Task Order Program RFQ #18-263 in the amount of $3,086,045.00.
Item
Action:
Approved
Motions
Motion
Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion
Result
Approve
Motion to
approve.
Motion Passes
3-0.
Commisioner Sean
Frantom
Commissioner
Ben Hasan Passes
2. Motion to determine that Merrimac Avenue North of Old Ironsides Boulevard,
as shown on the attached map has ceased to be used by the public to the extent
that no substantial public purpose is served by it or that its removal from the
county road system is otherwise in the best public interest, and to receive as
information the results of the public hearing held regarding the issue of
abandonment pursuant to O.C.G.A. §32-7-2, with the abandoned property to
be quit-claimed to the appropriate party(ies), as provided by law and an
easement to be retained over the entire abandoned portion for existing or
future utilities as directed by Augusta Engineering Department and Augusta
Utilities Department and adopt the attached Resolution.
Item
Action:
Approved
Motions
Motion
Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion
Result
Approve Motion to
approve.
Motion Passes
3-0.
Commisioner
Sean Frantom
Commissioner
Brandon Garrett
Passes
3. Approve the installation of 22 street lights in the Haynes Station Phase 10
development with an annual cost of $6,951.12. Also approve the creation of a
new lighting tax district for the 56 lots within Phase 10. Funding is available
in Street Lighting budget account #2760416105312310.
Item
Action:
Approved
Motions
Motion
Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion
Result
Approve
Motion to
approve.
Motion Passes
3-0.
Commissioner
Brandon Garrett
Commisioner
Sean Frantom Passes
4. Receive information from Engineering Department regarding 1) 2018 and
2019 storm water project updates in regards to the original list and where we
are today 2) what are the SOP for storm water projects and 3) post of projects
and addresses as well as details on work. (Requested by Commissioner
Brandon Garrett)
Item
Action:
Approved
Motions
Motion
Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion
Result
Approve
Motion to approve
receiving this item as
information.
Motion Passes 3-0.
Commisioner
Sean Frantom
Commissioner
Brandon Garrett Passes
www.augustaga.gov
Engineering Services Committee Meeting
10/8/2019 1:10 PM
Attendance 10/8/19
Department:
Presenter:
Caption:
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
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VICINITY MAP1
G-001
LIFT STATION
FORCE MAIN
Fort Gordon Cross Basin Lift Station and Force Main
Map from project cover sheet by Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood
Invitation to Bid
Sealed bids will be received at this office until Wednesday, September 11, 2019 @ 3:00 p.m. for furnishing:
Bid Item #19-277 Fort Gordon Cross Basin Lift Station and Force Main - Task Order – for Augusta, GA - Utilities
Department
Bids will be received by Augusta, GA Commission hereinafter referred to as the OWNER at the offices of:
Geri A. Sams, Director
Augusta Procurement Department
535 Telfair Street - Room 605
Augusta, Georgia 30901
Bid documents may be examined at the office of the Augusta, GA Procurement Department, 535 Telfair 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 $100.00.
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 8, 2019. 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.
A Mandatory Pre Proposal Conference will be held on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 @ 10:00 a.m. in the Procurement Department,
535 Telfair Street, Room 605.
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 Thursday, August 22, 2019 @ 5:00 P.M. No bid will be accepted by fax, all must be
received by mail or hand delivered.
No proposal may be withdrawn for a period of ninty (90) days after RFPs have been opened, pending the execution of contract with
the successful vendor. A 10% Bid Bond is required. A 100% performance bond and a 100% payment bond will be required for
award.
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 placed the bidder at the risk of receiving incomplete or
inaccurate information upon which to base his qualifications.
Correspondence must be submitted via mail, fax or email as follows:
Augusta Procurement Department
Attn: Geri A. Sams, Director of Procurement
535 Telfair Street, Room 605
Augusta, GA 30901
Fax: 706-821-2811 or Email: procbidandcontract@augustaga.gov
No bid will be accepted by fax, all must be received by mail or hand delivered.
GERI A. SAMS, Procurement Director
Mailed to Pre-Qualified Task Order Vendors August 8, 2019
Revised: 2/19/2016
BEAMS CONTRACTING
ATTN: BUDDY ROWLAND
15030 ATOMIC ROAD
BEECH ISLAND SC 29842
LEGACY WATER GROUP, LLC
ATTN: PHILLIP YOUNG
10130 BOB WILLIAMS PARKWAY
COVINGTON, GA 30014
NORTH AMERICAN PIPELINE
62 HAMBY RD. SE
MARIETTA, GA 30067
GARNTO
ATTN: JASON GARNTO
4811 CLARK DRIVE
EVANS, GA 30809
GEARIG CIVIL WORKS
322 GRIMAUDE BLVD.
GROVETOWN, GA. 30813
BLAIR CONSTRUCTION
ATTN PATRICK DILLARD
PO BOX 770
EVANS, GA 30809
REYNOLDS CONSTRUCTION
300 EAST BROAD STREET
FAIRBURN, GA 30213
HORACE LUKE
UTILITIES DEPARTMENT STANLEY AYE
UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
TREZA EDWARDS
COMPLIANCE OFFICE
BID ITEM #19-277
FORT GORDON CROSS BASIN LIFT
STATION AND FORCE MAIN-TASK
ORDER
FOR AUGUSTA UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
BID DUE: WED. 09/11/19 @ 3:00 P.M.
BID ITEM #19-277
FORT GORDON CROSS BASIN LIFT
STATION AND FORCE MAIN-TASK
ORDER
FOR AUGUSTA UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
MAILED 08/08/19
Engineering Services Committee Meeting
10/8/2019 1:10 PM
Fort Gordon Cross Basin Lift Station and Force Main
Department:Utilities
Presenter:Tom Wiedmeier
Caption:Consider award of Bid Item #19-277 to Legacy Water Group,
LLC. to construct the Fort Gordon Cross Basin Lift Station and
Force Main under the Task Order Program RFQ #18-263 in the
amount of $3,086,045.00.
Background:Augusta Utilities Department (AUD) is the contracted water,
sanitary sewer, and irrigation utility provider for Fort Gordon.
As the Cyber Center of Excellence, Fort Gordon is undergoing a
post-wide transformation with new construction and renovation
programs. One impact of Fort Gordon’s growth is the increase
in wastewater flow in the AUD managed sanitary sewer
collection system. The Cross Basin Lift Station and Force Main
project will accommodate the increase by rerouting more Fort
Gordon wastewater flow to AUD’s Butler Creek Sanitary Sewer
Interceptor. The cost for this project will be paid by Fort
Gordon.
Analysis:Legacy Water Group, LLC. submitted an acceptable bid package
and was the lowest responsive bidder. The Utilities Department
reviewed the bid and found it to be fair and reasonable. We
recommend awarding this contract to Legacy Water Group,
LLC.to construct the Fort Gordon Cross Basin Lift Station and
Force Main.
Financial Impact:$3,086,045.00 funding is available from the following accounts:
507043420-5425210/88880190-5425210
Alternatives:No alternatives are recommended.
Recommendation:Recommend approval for Utilities Department to contract with
Legacy Water Group, LLC. to construct this project for the
amount of $3,086,045.00.
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
Funds are available in the following accounts: 507043420-
5425210/88880190-5425210.
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Procurement.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
Augusta, GA Disclaimer
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Merrimac Ave N of Old Ironsides Blvd
THIS RESOLUTION OF THE AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY COMMISSION TO
ABANDON MERRIMAC AVENUE NORTH OF OLD IRONSIDES BOULEVARD AS A
PART OF THE ROAD SYSTEM OF AUGUSTA;
THIS RESOLUTION, adopted by the Augusta-Richmond County Commission
(“Commission”);
WHEREAS, it has been proposed that the Commission make a determination that
Merrimac Avenue North of Old Ironsides Boulevard as shown on the attached map, has ceased to
be used by the public to the extent that no substantial public purpose is served by it or that its
removal from the county road system is otherwise in the best public interest and that the right-of-
way should be abandoned as part of the Richmond County Road System; and
WHEREAS, it has been Augusta, Georgia’s policy, pursuant to O.C.G.A § 32-7-2, to
reduce the number of roads in Augusta, Georgia that are not utilized or useful to the public and to
abandon such roads; and
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was held on September 11, 2019 at the Augusta-Richmond
County Municipal Building, 2nd Floor Commission Chamber, 535 Telfair Street, Augusta,
Georgia; and
WHEREAS, notice of such Public Hearing was published in The Augusta Chronicle, the
newspaper in which Sheriff’s advertisements for Richmond County are published, on August 22,
2019 and August 29, 2019, and that the property owners located on Merrimac Avenue North of
Old Ironsides Boulevard were given notice; and
WHEREAS, the results of the Public Hearing were reported to the Board of Commissioners and
considered thereby; and
WHEREAS, the Commission, at their meeting held October 1, 2019, approved the
proposed abandonment, pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 32-7-2 and the requirements of said statute having
been met;
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Commission and it is hereby resolved by the
authority of same as follows:
1. It is hereby determined that all requirements of O.C.G.A. § 32-7-2 have been met for the
abandonment and removal above-said of the Right-of-Way and such Right-of-Way no
longer serves a substantial public purpose or that its removal from the county road system
is otherwise in the best public interest and is hereby abandoned as part of the Richmond
County Road System;
2. The land formerly comprising the Right-of-Way shall be quitclaimed as permitted by law
to the adjoining property owner, subject to easements and restrictions deemed necessary
by the Augusta Engineering Department and the Augusta Utilities Department, and the
Mayor and Clerk of Commission are hereby authorized to execute the documents necessary
to effectuate such transfer as directed by the Augusta Law Department.
3. This Resolution shall be recorded in the Minutes of the Augusta-Richmond County
Commission, accompanied by the exhibits referred to herein;
4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
DULY ADOPTED by the Augusta, Georgia Commission this ______ day of October, 2019.
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA COMMISSION
By: ________________________________
Hardie Davis, Jr.
As its Mayor
Attest: ______________________________
Lena J. Bonner
As its Clerk
Engineering Services Committee Meeting
10/8/2019 1:10 PM
Motion to Abandon Right Of Way
Department:Engineering
Presenter:Law
Caption:Motion to determine that Merrimac Avenue North of Old
Ironsides Boulevard, as shown on the attached map has ceased
to be used by the public to the extent that no substantial public
purpose is served by it or that its removal from the county road
system is otherwise in the best public interest, and to receive as
information the results of the public hearing held regarding the
issue of abandonment pursuant to O.C.G.A. §32-7-2, with the
abandoned property to be quit-claimed to the appropriate party
(ies), as provided by law and an easement to be retained over the
entire abandoned portion for existing or future utilities as
directed by Augusta Engineering Department and Augusta
Utilities Department and adopt the attached Resolution.
Background:The abandonment request has been reviewed by all essential
county departments and administrators and approvals were
received to this abandonment request. A map of Merrimac
Avenue North of Old Ironsides Boulevard is attached. Pursuant
to O.C.G.A. §32-7-2, a public hearing was held on September
11, 2019 for this matter.
Analysis:In addition to the information provided in the above Background
section, results of the public hearing will be presented to the
Commission. Notice to the property owners located thereon has
been provided, pursuant to O.C.G.A. §32-7-2(b)(1).
Financial Impact:Cost of publication and advertisement of public hearing.
Alternatives:Approve or deny request to determine that Merrimac Avenue
North of Old Ironsides Boulevard be abandoned.
Recommendation:Approve determination and request for abandonment of
Merrimac Avenue North of Old Ironsides Boulevard pursuant to
O.C.G.A. §32-7-2, with the abandoned property to be quit-
claimed to the appropriate party(ies) as allowed by law, and an
easement(s) as directed by the Augusta Engineering Department
and the Augusta Utilities Department to be retained over the
entire abandoned portion for existing or future utilities and
drainage and adopt the attached Resolution.
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
July 31, 2019
Haynes Station Phase 10
Attn: Ron Lampkin
Augusta, Ga.
Proposal:
• Install (22) 74w LED Acorn Post Top fixtures
• Install (22) 20’ fiberglass poles with all UD wiring necessary
Upfront Monthly Cost Price per fixture
$33,000 $579.26 $26.33
This is the total monthly cost for all 22 lights. These prices include all maintenance of wire, poles, and
fixtures. All lights will be installed on the GPC ROW where the utility lines are located.
I look forward to working with you on this project. Please call if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Gary Goodwin
Gary Goodwin
Georgia Power Company
Lighting Services
706.840.0211 – Cell
mggoodwi@southernco.com
Engineering Administration Section
452 Walker St, Ste 110 - Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 796-5040 – Fax (706) 796-5045
WWW.AUGUSTAGA.GOV
Haynes Station Phase 10 – Lighting Tax District Parcels
Address APN
5158 Copse Dr 065-3-303-00-0
5161 Copse Dr 065-3-302-00-0
5162 Copse Dr 065-3-304-00-0
5165 Copse Dr 065-3-301-00-0
5166 Copse Dr 065-3-305-00-0
5169 Copse Dr 065-3-300-00-0
5170 Copse Dr 065-3-306-00-0
5173 Copse Dr 065-3-299-00-0
5174 Copse Dr 065-3-307-00-0
5178 Copse Dr 065-3-308-00-0
5182 Copse Dr 065-3-309-00-0
5186 Copse Dr 065-3-310-00-0
5190 Copse Dr 065-3-311-00-0
5194 Copse Dr 065-3-312-00-0
5197 Copse Dr 065-3-297-00-0
5198 Copse Dr 065-3-313-00-0
5202 Copse Dr 065-3-314-00-0
5210 Copse Dr 065-3-315-00-0
5214 Copse Dr 065-3-316-00-0
5218 Copse Dr 065-3-317-00-0
5222 Copse Dr 065-3-318-00-0
5226 Copse Dr 065-3-319-00-0
5240 Copse Dr 065-3-320-00-0
5253 Copse Dr 065-3-275-00-0
5254 Copse Dr 065-3-321-00-0
5258 Copse Dr 065-3-322-00-0
5261 Copse Dr 065-3-274-00-0
5262 Copse Dr 065-3-323-00-0
5265 Copse Dr 065-3-273-00-0
5266 Copse Dr 065-3-324-00-0
5269 Copse Dr 065-3-272-00-0
5270 Copse Dr 065-3-325-00-0
5273 Copse Dr 065-3-271-00-0
5274 Copse Dr 065-3-326-00-0
5277 Copse Dr 065-3-270-00-0
5278 Copse Dr 065-3-327-00-0
5281 Copse Dr 065-3-269-00-0
5282 Copse Dr 065-3-328-00-0
5285 Copse Dr 065-3-268-00-0
5286 Copse Dr 065-3-329-00-0
5289 Copse Dr 065-3-267-00-0
Engineering Administration Section
452 Walker St, Ste 110 - Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 796-5040 – Fax (706) 796-5045
WWW.AUGUSTAGA.GOV
5290 Copse Dr 065-3-330-00-0
5293 Copse Dr 065-3-266-00-0
5294 Copse Dr 065-3-331-00-0
5297 Copse Dr 065-3-265-00-0
5298 Copse Dr 065-3-332-00-0
5301 Copse Dr 065-3-264-00-0
5302 Copse Dr 065-3-333-00-0
5305 Copse Dr 065-3-263-00-0
5306 Copse Dr 065-3-334-00-0
225 Ducal St 065-3-281-00-0
226 Ducal St 065-3-282-00-0
229 Ducal St 065-3-280-00-0
230 Ducal St 065-3-283-00-0
233 Ducal St 065-3-279-00-0
234 Ducal St 065-3-284-00-0
237 Ducal St 065-3-278-00-0
238 Ducal St 065-3-285-00-0
241 Ducal St 065-3-277-00-0
242 Ducal St 065-3-286-00-0
245 Ducal St 065-3-276-00-0
246 Ducal St 065-3-287-00-0
113 Greyson St 065-3-292-00-0
116 Greyson St 065-3-293-00-0
117 Greyson St 065-3-291-00-0
120 Greyson St 065-3-294-00-0
121 Greyson St 065-3-290-00-0
124 Greyson St 065-3-295-00-0
125 Greyson St 065-3-289-00-0
128 Greyson St 065-3-296-00-0
129 Greyson St 065-3-288-00-0
Engineering Services Committee Meeting
10/8/2019 1:10 PM
Street Light Request for Haynes Station Phase 10
Department:Engineering
Presenter:
Caption:Approve the installation of 22 street lights in the Haynes Station
Phase 10 development with an annual cost of $6,951.12. Also
approve the creation of a new lighting tax district for the 56 lots
within Phase 10. Funding is available in Street Lighting budget
account #2760416105312310.
Background:Georgia Power Company will install 22 street lights on Copse
Drive and Ducal Street. The upfront cost to install the street
light system will be $33,000.00. The yearly cost to operate and
maintain the system will be $6,951.12 which will be paid for by
the 56 lots associated with Haynes Station Phase 10 in a special
taxing district to appear on the 2020 tax bill. The cost per lot
will be added to the property tax bill at a rate of $85 annually to
cover the cost of system operations and maintenance.
Analysis:The cost proposal was received by Georgia Power on July 31,
2019 in the amount of: Contractor Bid Georgia Power
$33,000.00 upfront $6,951.12 annually
Financial Impact:Adequate funds are available and expenditures of this amount
will leave sufficient amount for emergencies through the end of
the fiscal year.
Alternatives:1) Approve installation of street light system in Haynes Station
Phase 10. 2) Do not approve.
Recommendation:Approve Alternative Number One.
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
276-04-1610-5312310
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
Engineering Services Committee Meeting
10/8/2019 1:10 PM
Update Storm Water Projects
Department:
Presenter:Commissioner Brandon Garrett
Caption:Receive information from Engineering Department regarding 1)
2018 and 2019 storm water project updates in regards to the
original list and where we are today 2) what are the SOP for
storm water projects and 3) post of projects and addresses as
well as details on work. (Requested by Commissioner
Brandon Garrett)
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: