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5 Cooperatives: Positive Purchasing Opportunities 17 Vol State Offers New Educational Technical
for Municipalities Certificate Program
With a more targeted approach in cooperative buying, the The goal of this program is to have students graduate with
Germantown Public Works Department is seeing a positive effect on a technical certificate covering a wide range of knowledge
employee morale and efficiency. over several classroom subjects that would allow the student
to enter the workforce of a utility, a local, state, or Federal
6 A War Everyone Wins government and be able to sit for exams specific to the needs
of the company.
General Manager of Gibson County Utility District Pat Riley, self-
proclaimed energy warrior, seems to be winning the battle of finding 20 Alcoa’s Curbside Recycling’s 20th Anniversary
an economical, abundant and greener fuel source for his customers’
and companies’ needs. Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Recycling, Alcoa residents
are commended for embracing the changes that were
9 Jackson Adds Alternative Fuel Vehicles to Fleet implemented in 1995 and for supporting improvements to the
recycling program to date.
To address common issues of rising fuel costs, decreasing
dependency on the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting 23 TCAPWA/SWANA Joint Annual Conference
Countries (OPEC), and enacting better stewardship of public funds,
Jackson introduced alternative fuel vehicles (AFV’s) to its fleet. Exhibitor/Sponsor Information, application and exhibit hall floorplan.
10 Evaluating Bids Using a Total Value Approach 26 TCAPWA Events and Highlights
Learn how others consider reliability, safety and service support when Middle Branch Meets in La Vergne
evaluating machine bids. While all brands meet minimum safety Upper East Branch Meets in Morristown
requirements, some go above and beyond with sturdier handrails,
ergonomic cabs, extra visibility, rearview cameras and more. 27 2015 Tennessee Public Works Institute
12 Preserving a Community Landmark While TPWI 2015 schedule of classes and registration application.
Improving Water Quality
28 SWANA Presents 2015 Awards
A significant number of details and contributing factors will have to be
pulled together to complete the total face lift of the Alcoa Duck Pond. The Tennessee Chapter of SWANA presents two awards each
year at the TDEC Show of the South.
14 A New Bridge Over Otter Creek DEPARTMENTS
Executed with minimal impact to motorists, the Accelerated Bridge 29 Authors in this Issue
Construction process used to install the new bridge over Otter Creek
eliminated months of inconvenient traffic backups and saved end 30 Local Government Buyers’ Guide
users in both fuel and maintenance costs.
Cover: inset images top to bottom: Gibson County Utility District;
tpw Magazine September/October Topic: Waste Water Otter Creek Bridge Installation; and Vol State Community College.
Did your municipality celebrate National Public Works Week? Background image provided by Stowers Machinery Corporation.
10Send us the story and photos for our next issue. Show off how © 2015 TN Public Works Magazine. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part without
you celebrated this special occasion in your community. written permission is prohibited. Subscription: One Year, $25; Single Copies, $4. Ad rate sheet
available upon request to info@tnpublicworks.com. ISSN 0893-5380.
page 14
Tennessee Public Works Magazine
Online at tnpublicworks.com
5 Cooperatives: Positive Purchasing Opportunities 17 Vol State Offers New Educational Technical
for Municipalities Certificate Program
With a more targeted approach in cooperative buying, the The goal of this program is to have students graduate with
Germantown Public Works Department is seeing a positive effect on a technical certificate covering a wide range of knowledge
employee morale and efficiency. over several classroom subjects that would allow the student
to enter the workforce of a utility, a local, state, or Federal
6 A War Everyone Wins government and be able to sit for exams specific to the needs
of the company.
General Manager of Gibson County Utility District Pat Riley, self-
proclaimed energy warrior, seems to be winning the battle of finding 20 Alcoa’s Curbside Recycling’s 20th Anniversary
an economical, abundant and greener fuel source for his customers’
and companies’ needs. Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Recycling, Alcoa residents
are commended for embracing the changes that were
9 Jackson Adds Alternative Fuel Vehicles to Fleet implemented in 1995 and for supporting improvements to the
recycling program to date.
To address common issues of rising fuel costs, decreasing
dependency on the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting 23 TCAPWA/SWANA Joint Annual Conference
Countries (OPEC), and enacting better stewardship of public funds,
Jackson introduced alternative fuel vehicles (AFV’s) to its fleet. Exhibitor/Sponsor Information, application and exhibit hall floorplan.
10 Evaluating Bids Using a Total Value Approach 26 TCAPWA Events and Highlights
Learn how others consider reliability, safety and service support when Middle Branch Meets in La Vergne
evaluating machine bids. While all brands meet minimum safety Upper East Branch Meets in Morristown
requirements, some go above and beyond with sturdier handrails,
ergonomic cabs, extra visibility, rearview cameras and more. 27 2015 Tennessee Public Works Institute
12 Preserving a Community Landmark While TPWI 2015 schedule of classes and registration application.
Improving Water Quality
28 SWANA Presents 2015 Awards
A significant number of details and contributing factors will have to be
pulled together to complete the total face lift of the Alcoa Duck Pond. The Tennessee Chapter of SWANA presents two awards each
year at the TDEC Show of the South.
14 A New Bridge Over Otter Creek DEPARTMENTS
Executed with minimal impact to motorists, the Accelerated Bridge 29 Authors in this Issue
Construction process used to install the new bridge over Otter Creek
eliminated months of inconvenient traffic backups and saved end 30 Local Government Buyers’ Guide
users in both fuel and maintenance costs.
Cover: inset images top to bottom: Gibson County Utility District;
tpw Magazine September/October Topic: Waste Water Otter Creek Bridge Installation; and Vol State Community College.
Did your municipality celebrate National Public Works Week? Background image provided by Stowers Machinery Corporation.
10Send us the story and photos for our next issue. Show off how © 2015 TN Public Works Magazine. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part without
you celebrated this special occasion in your community. written permission is prohibited. Subscription: One Year, $25; Single Copies, $4. Ad rate sheet
available upon request to info@tnpublicworks.com. ISSN 0893-5380.
