Explanation
The purpose of this legislation is to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into contract with U.S Security Associates Inc. for Security Guard Services at the Sewer Maintenance Operations Center.
The Sewer Maintenance Operations Center located at 1250 Fairwood Avenue has a variety of equipment and vehicles and also houses the Department of Public Safety 911 Call Center and Police Property Room, therefore the complex requires security twenty-four (24) hours a day. The Director of Public Utilities opened proposals on December 3, 2004. Seven (7) bids were received. (See attached Word file for company names, location, bid price, and ranking). This contract is for one (1) year with contract language that allows for two (2) contract extensions.
A committee was established to evaluate the proposals. After initial rankings, the committee invited four (4) companies to participate in oral interviews. Based on the proposals submitted and the interviews, the committee selected US Security Associates Inc. as representing the best overall proposal for the security services. The four (4) companies that were interviewed were:
US Security Associates Inc.
Goodwill Columbus Security Services
Cauley Detective Agency
Continental Secret Service
SUPPLIER: US Security Services Inc (22-3262806)
FISCAL IMPACT: $142,350.00 is needed for this service. Funding is available in the 2005 operating budget.
Emergency legislation is being requested so that security at the Sewer Maintenance Operations Center can continue without any interruption.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into contract with US Security Associates Inc for Security Guard Services for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, to authorize the expenditure of $142,350.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($142,350.00)
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WHEREAS, the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, Sewer Maintenance Operat...
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