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Authorization to Extend Transit Security Month-to-Month Services with Security Experts and Leaders (SEAL)
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DESCRIPTION: Security Experts and Leaders (SEAL) will continue to provide transit security services on a month-to-month basis to RTA until RTA secures either a new contract or a formal agreement for similar services. This extension will continue through May 31, 2025.
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FILE ID: 24-033
ACTION REQUEST:
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RECOMMENDATION:
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Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to extend month-to-month services, and add additional funds, provided by Security Experts and Leaders (SEAL), awarded for Transit Security Services in the amount of $1,520,033.
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ISSUE/BACKGROUND:
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The initial solicitation awarded by the Board was subsequently protested. As a result, RTA Procurement and the Department of Physical 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 and scored, and a Security Services Vendor was selected, however, RFP #2023-111 was again protested, and we are still currently on a month-to-month basis with SEAL. In consultation with the Procurement Department, the Chief Safety, Security, and Emergency Management Officer determined that one (1) calendar year is sufficient to allow for a thorough review and implementation of the means of coverage that is best suited for RTA's needs.
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DISCUSSION:
Maintaining a secure transit environment is one of RTA's top priorities. RTA chose SEAL Security 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). SEAL is expected to assist employees, contractors, patrons, and the citizens of New Orleans and surrounding parishes by maintaining order, providing excellent customer service, and rendering ...
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