DEPARTMENT: Finance
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Troy Elliott
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Citywide
SUBJECT:
Alamodome Supplemental Event Public Safety Staff
SUMMARY:
This ordinance authorizes a contract with Whelan Security Co. to provide unarmed, non-commissioned event public safety staff for the Convention and Sports Facilities Department to provide event security services for events held at the Alamodome on an as-needed basis for an estimated average amount of $240,000.00 annually. Funding for this contract is available through the proceeds received from each event.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Submitted for Council consideration and action is a proposal submitted by Whelan Security Co. to provide unarmed, non-commissioned event public safety staff for the Convention and Sports Facilities department to provide event security services for events held at the Alamodome on an as-needed basis. Supplemental public safety services include, but are not limited to, screening patrons entering the Alamodome, performing bag checks, securing restricted areas, crowd control and providing a visible security presence during events.
The City issued a Request for Competitive Sealed Proposal (RFCSP) for "Alamodome Supplemental Event Public Safety Staff" (RFCSP 6100005637) on February 25, 2015, with a submission deadline of March 27, 2015. Four proposal responses were received. Whelan Security Co. was selected based on the City's standard RFCSP process.
The evaluation committee consisted of representatives from Convention and Sports Facilities Department. The Finance Department, Purchasing Division assisted by ensuring compliance with City procurement policies and procedures. The proposals were evaluated based on the firm's qualifications, experience, quality of service, previous performance, proposed plan and price schedule. Additional categories of consideration included references and financial qualifications.
The evaluation of each proposal respon...
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