Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: George Tablack
Department: Finance and Administrative Services Division: Purchasing
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE Request for Proposal (RFP) No. GEN2120642P1, Security Officer Services for Port Everglades, for the Port Everglades Department.
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Why Action is Necessary
In accordance with the Broward County Procurement Code, Section 21.33, Issuance of Competitive Solicitations, Board approval is required prior to advertisement of RFPs, RLIs, and RFQs with an anticipated total value of more than $500,000.
What Action Accomplishes
Approves a Request for Proposal solicitation to engage the services of a qualified contractor with local and county government experience in providing weekly security guard services and patrol equipment.
Is this Action Goal Related
No
Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE PURCHASING DIVISION AND THE PORT EVERGLADES DEPARTMENT RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
The Office of Economic and Small Business Development established a County Business Enterprise participation goal of 25% (Exhibit 2).
The purpose of this solicitation is to seek a qualified contractor to provide professional security guard officer services for specific assignments for the Port Everglades Department (PEV). These assignments include, but are not limited to, program management and supervisory responsibilities, staffing of security checkpoints/exit lanes and routine patrols within Port Everglades while verifying that unused buildings are secured and the integrity of security infrastructure such as gates and fencing. In addition, the selected contractor will be expected to provide other security services for the PEV to include staffing security desks in the lobbies of primary buildings as required.
In accordance with the Broward County Administrative Code, Section 19.211.a.3, the project is subject to the Workforce Investment Program.
The Request for Proposal (RFP) procurement method was selected to best serve the County with multiple evaluation criteria that will allow the Evaluation Committee to evaluate the vendors’ qualifications and experience (Exhibit 1).
This solicitation has been reviewed with the County Auditor’s Office and revisions have been made. Any additional revisions will be addressed.
Source of Additional Information
Jonathan Daniels, Director, Port Everglades Department, (954) 468-3516
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
The estimated project cost is $7,000,000. The source of project funding is from the Port Everglades Department County Fund.
Requisition No. PAD0000317