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Change Order for Transit Security Services
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DESCRIPTION: Amendment to the previous SEAL Security Contract to allow month-to-month services for Transit Security Services at various New Orleans Regional Transit Authority locations throughout the City of New Orleans
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ACTION REQUEST:
? Approval ? Review Comment ? Information Only ? Other
RECOMMENDATION:
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Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to amend month-to-month services, and add additional funds, provided by Security Experts and Leaders (SEAL), awarded for Transit Security Services in the amount of $437,481.
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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 #2023-001 was again protested, and we are still currently on a month-to-month basis with SEAL.
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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 assistance as needed. SEAL works closely with local, state, and federal emergency response agencies always rendering aid as needed. This contract will be amended while waiting for a new contract to be approved.
The security services under this contract will include security coverage for transit facilities, assets, and areas designated for Transit Operations. SEAL will be responsible for providing hig...
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