ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Contract between the City of Houston and UNIVERSAL PROTECTION SERVICES, LP dba ALLIED UNIVERSAL SECURITY SERVICES for Security Guard Services for Various Departments; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with two one-year options - $46,817,893.52 - General and Other Funds

TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER LASTER

 This was Item 43 on Agenda of December 12, 2018

Request for Proposals Received August 30, 2018 for S19-T26537 - Approve an ordinance awarding a contract to Universal Protection Service, LP dba Allied Universal Security Services in the amount not to exceed $46,817,893.52 for security guard services for various departments.

Specific Explanation:

The Chief Procurement Officer recommends that City Council approved an ordinance awarding a three-year contract, with two one-year options to Universal Protection Service, LP dba Allied Universal Security Services in an amount not to exceed $46,817,893.52 for security guard services for various departments.

The scope of work requires the contractor to provide competent, fully qualified security officers/guards as well as the necessary equipment and supervision to provide high quality security guard services at various City facilities.  Contractor shall also supervise security guards for all shifts as directed by the City.  Contractor shall provide security officers/guards for assignment to duties and locations as described in the Scope of Services or other times or locations designated by the City. 

This project was advertised in accordance with the requirements of the State of Texas bid laws.  Ninety-two prospective proposers downloaded the solicitation document from SPD's e-bidding website, and as a result, proposals were received from Universal Protection Service, LP dba Allied Universal Security Services, U.S. Security Associates, Inc., Andy Frain Services, Inc., Sunstates Security, LLC, G4S Secure Solutions (USA), Inc., United American Security, LLC, Vets Security America, Inc., Blue Knight Security, LLC, Norred and Associates, Inc., Securitas Security Services USA, Inc., and Strategic Security Corp.  The evaluation committee was comprised of five evaluators from General Services, Airport, Municipal Courts, and Health Departments.  The proposals were evaluated based upon the following criteria.

•  Responsiveness to RFP

•  Local Expertise of Similar Accounts/References

•  Local Overhead Support Structure

•  Training Resources and Local Capabilities

•  Technology Solutions and other Value-Added Services

•   Price

•  Hire Houston First   

Universal Protection Service, LP dba Allied Universal Security Services was deemed the best respondent.

M/WBE Subcontracting:

This request for proposal was issued as a goal oriented with a 25% M/WBE participation level.  Universal Protection Service, LP dba Allied Universal Security Services has designated the below-named company as its certified M/WBE subcontractor.

Name                                                          Type of Work          Dollar Amount      Percentage

Houston Harris Division Patrol, Inc.            Armed/Unarmed      $11,704,473.38             25%

                                                                    Alarm Response

                                                                    Patrol Services

Pay or Play Program:

The proposed contract requires compliance with the City's 'Pay or Play' ordinance regarding health benefits for employees of City contractors.  In this case, Universal Protection Service, LP dba Allied Universal Security Services provides health benefits for some employees but will pay into the Contractor Responsibility Fund in compliance with City policy.

Hire Houston First:

The proposed contract requires compliance with the City's Hire Houston First (HHF) ordinance that promotes economic opportunity for Houston businesses and supports job creation.  In this case, Universal Protection Service, LP dba Allied Universal Security Services does not meet the requirements for HHF designation; no other HHF firms were within three percent.

Fiscal Note:

Funding for this item is included in the FY19 Adopted Budget.  Therefore, no Fiscal Note is required in the Financial Policies.

                                       ESTIMATED SPENDING AUTHORITY

$29,482,143.54 – General Fund (1000)

$     238,546.87 -  Parking Management Operating Fund (8700)

$  1,147,146.17 -  Essential Public Health Services Fund (2010)

$  3,292,677.80 -  Municipal Court Security Fund (2206)

$     309,500.00 -  Parks Golf Special Fund (2104)

$  9,930,487.91 -  HPW Water & Sewer System Operating Fund (8300)

$  2,417,391.23 -  Building Inspection Fund (2301)  

$46,817,893.52 - TOTAL

Richard Morris/832-393-8736

Roy Korthals/832-393-8734

Jacquelyn Nisby/832-393-8023