Title
Phoenix Urban Area Security Initiative Strategic Planning Consultant Services (Ordinance S-44113)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Integrated Solutions Consulting, Inc. for strategic planning consultant services for the Phoenix Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI). Futher request authorization for the City Controller to disburse funds in an amount not to exceed $200,000.
Report
Summary
The Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management provides oversight and coordination to the Phoenix Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI). Under the United States Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Grant Program, the UASI receives grant funds through the Arizona Department of Homeland Security. Grant funding was awarded to the UASI for the strategic planning update process, and to develop and deliver a comprehensive and consensus based plan that will assist the UASI to efficiently direct and use UASI resources as part of a clearly defined vision for the future. The contractor will develop benchmarks and priority implementation using a two phase approach.
Procurement Information
RFP 160-01 was conducted in accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10. There was one offer received on May 15, 2017.
The Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Director recommends that the offer from Integrated Solutions Consulting, Inc. be accepted as the responsive and responsible offeror.
Contract Term
The initial contract term shall begin on or about Dec. 1, 2017 and end Nov. 30, 2018. Provisions of the agreement include options to extend the contract up to two additional years in increments of up to one year, which may be exercised by the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Director if in the City's best interest to do so.
Financial Impact
The estimated expenditure over the term of the contract is up to $200,000. The project will be funded by Homeland Security Grants.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The Public Safety and Veterans Subcommittee approved the award recommendation on Nov. 8, 2017, by a vote of 3-0.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.