REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: AARON A. AGUIRRE, Director
Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services Department
Aldi RAMIREZ, Assistant Director
Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services Department
BY: DARY BOUALAMSY, Business Manager
Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services Department
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***RESOLUTION - Authorizing an urgent necessity exemption under the Fresno Charter, Procurement and Competitive Bidding Section 1208(a)(5)(v) to approve payment for security services provided by AmeriGuard Security Services at the Maxie L. Parks and Paul “Cap” Caprioglio (Bulldog and Sixth) Community Centers totaling $59,300. (Requires 5 votes) (Subject to Mayor’s Veto) (Citywide)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council authorize an urgent necessity exemption to approve security services at Maxie L. Parks and Paul “Cap” Caprioglio (Bulldog and Sixth) Community Centers totaling $59,300. During periods of construction and building closure, there was an urgent need to provide monitoring services for the preservation of property and to reduce vandalism, break-ins, theft, and other safety concerns.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Staff is requesting approval of an urgent necessity exemption for security services at Maxie L. Parks and Paul “Cap” Caprioglio (Bulldog and Sixth) Community Centers. Under the Fresno Charter, Procurement and Competitive Bidding section 1208(a)(5)(v), when the purchase is deemed by Council to be of urgent necessity for the preservation of life, health, or property, and such purchase is authorized by resolution passed by at least five affirmative votes of the Council and containing a declaration of the facts constituting the urgency.
The total cost exceeding the service procurement limit is $59,300 for the Maxie L. Parks and Paul “Cap” Caprioglio Community Centers.
BACKGROUND
During periods of construction and building closure for air quality testing, there was an urgent need to provide security monitoring services for the preservation of property, and to reduce vandalism, break-ins, theft, and other safety concerns.
The Paul “Cap” Caprioglio (Bulldog and Sixth) Community Center building was purchased in 2021. During demolition, landscaping, and other pre-construction activities prior to the construction award, the site was frequently vandalized and broken into. Security monitoring services for this property began in November 2021. The notice to proceed for construction was issued in May 2022 to Durham Construction Company. On August 29, 2022, Durham began providing security services at the site for the duration of site construction.
Maxie L. Parks Community Center was closed for air quality testing in May 2020, leaving the site temporarily vacant. While the building was unoccupied, ongoing reports of repeated vandalism, break-in attempts, squatting, and other safety concerns were rampant. AmeriGuard was consulted for security services in October 2021 as an immediate need. Monitoring services continued through December 2022.
The total cost for security services exceeds the procurement and competitive bidding limits for services of $50,000, at a total cost of $59,300. The PARCS Department is requesting authorization for an urgent necessity exemption per the Fresno Charter Procurement and Competitive Bidding Section 1208(a)(5)(v) to process pending invoices.
The PARCS Department has coordinated with the General Services Department to utilize security where needed through the current approved requirements contract.
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
Pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378, this item is not a project for the purposes of CEQA.
LOCAL PREFERENCE
Local preference is not applicable to this item because this is not the subject of a bid.
FISCAL IMPACT
This resolution will have no impact on the General Fund. The appropriations will be from the FY2023 approved budget utilizing Measure P Expenditure Category 1 funds.
Attachment:
Ameriguard Resolution