Title
Aviation Department Multi-Disciplinary Training Services Qualified Vendor List - AVN RFQu 18-017 (Ordinance S-45020)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into separate contracts with each qualified proposer of the Request for Qualifications (RFQu) 18-017 to provide multi-disciplinary training services on an as-needed basis to the Aviation Department in an amount not to exceed $2.5 million for the five-year aggregate contract term. Further request for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The Aviation Department issued a RFQu to establish a Qualified Vendor List (QVL) for multi-disciplinary training services to comply with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) mandatory training requirements and other specific on-the-job training needs at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). The qualified proposers will provide training services on an as-needed basis to enhance the Aviation Department's training program. Each contract usage will be based on actual training needs and quotes will be obtained for each training service requested to select the qualified vendor offering the lowest cost to the City.
The RFQu required six specific training areas:
- Group 1 - Safety and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Compliance.
- Group 2 - Environmental, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Wildlife, and OSHA Compliance.
- Group 3 - Airport Security, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and FAA Compliance.
- Group 4 - Human Resources, Project Management and general soft-skills development.
- Group 5 - Aviation/Airport related skill and compliance training.
- Group 6 - Facilities maintenance technical skill and equipment operations related training.
Procurement Information
Fifteen companies were chosen using a qualifications-based selection process in accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10. The proposals were evaluated by a five-member evaluation committee based on the following criteria:
- Qualifications and Experience.
- Statement of Work.
- Sample Course Curriculum.
- References.
The proposers could propose for one or more of the six training areas. The following recommended qualified vendors for the six specific training areas are:
Group 1 - Safety and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Compliance
Banda Group International, LLC
DFW Airport Fire Training Research Center
e-Hazard
ETC Compliance Solutions, Inc.
Telgian/NFPA
Workplace Safety Specialists
Group 2 - Environmental, EPA, Wildlife, and OSHA Compliance
ETC Compliance Solutions, Inc.
SSI, Inc.
Workplace Safety Specialists
Group 3 - Airport Security, TSA and FAA Compliance
American Association of Airport Executives
DFW Airport Fire Training Research Center
ETC Compliance Specialists, Inc.
SSI, Inc.
Group 4 - Human Resources, Project Management and General Soft-Skills Development
AGTS, Inc.
AVID Consulting, Inc.
Business Works
The Center for Change Excellence
Denise Meridith Consultants, Inc.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Franklin Covey Co.
SSI, Inc.
Group 5 - Aviation/Airport Related Skill and Compliance Training
American Association of Airport Executives
DFW Airport Fire Training Research Center
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
SSI, Inc.
Telgian/NFPA
Group 6 - Facilities Maintenance Technical Skill and Equipment Operations Related Training
ETC Compliance Solutions, Inc.
SSI, Inc.
Telgian/NFPA
Workplace Safety Specialists
Contract Term
The term of each contract will begin on or about Oct. 1, 2018 for a five-year aggregate contract term with no options to extend.
Financial Impact
The combined value for all contracts will not exceed $2.5 million for the five-year aggregate contract term. Funds are available in the Aviation Department's budget.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
This item was recommended for approval at the Aviation and Transportation Subcommittee meeting on Sept. 25, 2018 by a vote of 3-0.
Location
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, 3400 E. Sky Harbor Blvd.
Council District: 8
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Deanna Jonovich and the Aviation Department.