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Contract for Transit Security Services - Allied Universal Security Services
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DESCRIPTION: Request for Authorization to Award for Transit Security Services at various New Orleans Regional Transit Authority locations throughout the City of New Orleans. |
AGENDA NO: N/A |
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ACTION REQUEST: ☒ Approval ☐ Review Comment ☐ Information Only ☐ Other |
RECOMMENDATION:
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Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to award an annual contract for transit security services in response to RFP # 2023-001 to Allied Universal Security Corporation for $1,815,486.92.
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ISSUE/BACKGROUND:
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The initial solicitation awarded by the Board was subsequently protested. As a result, RTA’s Procurement and Department of Security opened the solicitation for security service vendors to submit proposals based on the provided “Scope of Work”. A committee was selected, all proposals were reviewed, scored, and a security services vendor was selected.
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DISCUSSION:
Maintaining a safe and secure transit environment is one of RTA’s top priorities. RTA is seeking a security contractor to provide armed, uniformed security personnel to aid in securing all property owned, leased, operated, and/or maintained by RTA (i.e., facilities, and vehicles). The contractor selected will be expected to assist employees, contractors, patrons, and the citizens of New Orleans and surrounding parishes by maintaining order, providing excellent customer service, and rendering assistance as needed. The selected company must work closely with local, state, and federal emergency response agencies always rendering aid as needed.
The security services under this contract will include security coverage for transit facilities, assets, and areas designated for transit operations. The contractor will be responsible for providing highly qualified, professional, alert, diverse, and proactive security personnel with an emphasis on customer service and ambassadorship. All personnel assigned to the RTA contract will be dedicated to the account and will not work on other accounts as part of their normal duty day. This service will be non-stop, despite weather, disasters, or susceptible or actual organized labor action. Service will be required 24 hours a day, 365 days a year unless otherwise communicated by RTA’s Project Manager.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The cost for services is $1,815,486.92 annually. The contract duration is three (3) years with two (2) 1-year options. Funds for this contract are available from the RTA Operational Budget.
Operating Account Number: 1330099.7650.161.
NEXT STEPS:
Approve as recommended.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution
2. Procurement Summary - RFP 2023-001 Transit Security Services
3. Administrative Review Form RFP 2023-001
4. RFP-2023-001 Solicitation Request Routing Sheet
5. Allied Universal Protection Submittal
Prepared By: Ivana Butler
Title: Administrative Analyst
Reviewed By: Michael J. Smith
Title: Chief Safety, Security, & Emergency Management Officer
Reviewed By: Gizelle Banks
Title: Chief Financial Officer
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