Title
Authorization to Enter into Performance Audit Requirements Contract (Ordinance S-46822)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with fsStrategy, Inc. to audit the performance of Aramark, dba Aventura Catering (Aventura), the exclusive in-house caterer for the Phoenix Convention Center Department (PCCD). It is anticipated that this contract will result in $214,500 in expenditures over the five-year term of the contract.
Report
Summary
In accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract between PCCD and Aventura, a performance auditor will be utilized to conduct an annual assessment of the performance of Aventura. The performance auditor will be responsible for developing an audit plan to measure the performance of Aventura in several areas including but not limited to food quality, food presentation, service timing, adherence to approved operating procedures, food safety and HACCP, sanitation practices, employee training, sales and marketing effectiveness, and financial performance.
Procurement Information
RFP 19-002 was conducted in accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10. There were five proposals received by the PCCD Financial and Procurement Services section on Feb. 12, 2020. The proposals were evaluated on price, responsiveness to specifications, and responsibility to provide the required services. The price was determined to be fair and reasonable. The solicitation notification was publicly posted and available for download from the City's website.
The proposals were scored as follows:
fsStrategy, Inc. 830.00
William Caruso and Partners, LLC 680.00
JHsports plus, LLC dba JHsolutions plus, LLC 565.40
Food Service Matters Partners, LLC 557.00
The Bigelow Companies, Inc. 338.00
Contract Term
The five-year contract term will begin on or about Aug. 3, 2020.
Financial Impact
It is anticipated that this contract will result in $214,500 in expenditures over the five-year term of the contract. The contract will be paid by Aramark, dba Aventura Catering (Aventura). No additional PCCD funds are required.
Location
Council District 7:
Phoenix Convention Center, 100 N. 3rd St.
Symphony Hall, 75 N. 2nd St.
Orpheum Theatre, 203 W. Adams St.
Council District 8:
Phoenix Convention Center, 100 N. 3rd St.
Phoenix Convention Center, 33 S. 3rd St.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Phoenix Convention Center Department.