Request for Proposals Received on March 16, 2023 for S19-T32472 - Approve an ordinance awarding a contract to Universal Protection Service, LP, d/b/a Allied Universal Security Services in an amount not to exceed $36,758,758.00 for security guard services for the Houston Airport System.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of the Houston Airport System and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve an ordinance awarding a three-year contract, with two one-year options to Universal Protection Service, LP, d/b/a Allied Universal Security Services in an amount not to exceed $36,758,758.00 for security guard services for the Houston Airport System.
The scope of work requires the Contractor to provide competent, fully qualified Security Officers as well as the necessary supervision, labor, tools, equipment, permits, parts, expendable items, material, and supplies to provide security guard services at George Bush Intercontinental Airport/Houston (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). The Contractor shall provide Security Officers for assignments 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. Six proposals were received, from Universal Protection Service, LP, d/b/a Allied Universal Security Services; Covenant Aviation Security, LLC; Global Security Consulting Group, Inc.; HSS Security, LLC; Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc.; and Vets Securing America, Inc. The evaluation committee was comprised of three evaluators from the Houston Airport System (HAS) and two evaluators from the Houston Police Department (HPD).
The proposals were evaluated based upon the following criteria.
• Management Plan/Approach
• Expertise and Qualifications
• Training
• Technology and Value-Added Services
• Price
Universal Protection Service, LP, d/b/a Allied Universal Security Services was deemed the best respondent.
M/WBE Subcontracting:
The request for proposals was issued as a goal-oriented contract with a 15% M/WBE participation level. Universal Protection Service, LP, d/b/a Allied Universal Security Services designated the below-named company as its certified M/WBE subcontractor.
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Name
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Type of Work
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Dollar Amount
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Percentage
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USAPD, LLC d/b/a USA Patrol Division
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Security Guard Services
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$5,513,813.70
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15%
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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, d/b/a Allied Universal Security Services provides health benefits for eligible employees 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, d/b/a Allied Universal Security Services does not meet the requirements for HHF designation; no HHF firms were within three percent.
Fiscal Note:
Funding for this item is included in the FY24 Adopted Budget. Therefore, no Fiscal Note is required as stated in the Financial Policies.
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Jedediah Greenfield, Chief Procurement Officer Department Approval Authority
Finance/Strategic Procurement Division
ESTIMATED SPENDING AUTHORITY
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Department
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FY24
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Out-Years
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Total Amount
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Houston Airport System
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$4,017,341.00
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$32,741,417.00
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$36,758,758.00
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