Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This ordinance authorizes the Franklin County Municipal Court Judges to modify the year three contract as more funds are needed for security guard services in the Municipal Court building at 375 S. High St. with US Protection Service LLC DBA Royce US Protection Service. An additional $250,000 will be needed to finish the contract ending 7/31/25.
Formal bid RFP022058 was completed and closed on June 28, 2022. The year one hourly rate is $28.80; year two hourly rate is $30.40; year three hourly rate is $32.00; and year four hourly rate is $33.60.
There were 74 vendors solicited. There were 1 - EBE and 2 - MBE vendors. There were three responses and one award.
Legislation 2317-2022 for $450,000 year one.
Legislation 1085-2023 for $700,000 year two.
Legislation 1138-2024 for $870,000 year three
US Protection Service LLC Federal Tax ID is 47-4364396.
EMERGENCY LEGISLATION is requested so there is no break in service.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding for this expenditure, $250,000, is budgeted and available within the 2025 general fund budget.
Title
To authorize the Municipal Court Judges, through the Administrative and Presiding Judge, to modify the third year of the contract with US Protection Service LLC for the provision of security guard services in the Municipal Court Building; to authorize the expenditure of $250,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($250,000.00).
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WHEREAS, the continuation of security services in the Municipal Court building is imperative for the safety and well-being of the building employees and the general public; and
WHEREAS, the Franklin County Municipal Court Judges desire to modify the third year of a potential four-year contract with US Protection Service LLC for security guard services in the Municipal Court building; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Franklin County Municipal Court Judges to authorize the Administrative and Presiding Jud...
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