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 $2,432,000.00 for security guard services for the Houston Health Department.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of the Houston Health Department and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approved 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 $2,432,000.00 for security guard services for the Houston Health Department.
The scope of work requires the Contractor to provide competent, fully qualified Security Officers as well as the necessary equipment and supervision to provide high quality security services at various City facilities. 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. Three Proposals were received from Universal Protection Service, LP d/b/a Allied Universal Security Services; Vets Securing America, Inc., and H-Town Security. The evaluation committee was comprised of three evaluators from the Houston Airport System (HAS) and two evaluators from 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 proposal 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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$364,800.00
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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:
This procurement is exempt from the City’s Hire Houston First ordinance. It does not apply to this procurement because it involves the use of federal funds and is subject to specific procurement rules of the federal government.
Fiscal Note:
No Fiscal Note is required on grant items.
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Jedediah Greenfield Department Approval Authority
Chief Procurement Officer
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 Health Department
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$432,000.00
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$2,000,000.00
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$2,432,000.00
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