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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-07-14 Meeting AgendaPublic Safety Committee Meeting Commission Chamber- 7/14/2021- 1:15 PM PUBLIC SAFETY 1.Motion to approve Augusta-Richmond County FY22 Capacity Agreement for State Inmates being housed at the Richmond County Correctional Institution. Attachments 2.Motion to approve the minutes of the Public Safety Committee held on June 8, 2021.Attachments 3.Motion to authorize award of RFP #21-126, Online Training & Records Management System, of Augusta, Georgia Fire Department to Target Solutions subject to final contract negotiations; also authorize the Mayor to execute the final negotiated contract. Attachments www.augustaga.gov Public Safety Committee Meeting 7/14/2021 1:15 PM Augusta-Richmond County FY22 Capacity Agreement Department:Richmond County Correctional Institution Presenter:Evan Joseph Caption:Motion to approve Augusta-Richmond County FY22 Capacity Agreement for State Inmates being housed at the Richmond County Correctional Institution. Background:Augusta-Richmond County contracts with the Georgia Department of Corrections to house Two Hundred Thirty (230) non-violent inmates. The inmates perform skilled/ non-skilled labor in various city departments. Analysis:The Georgia Department of Corrections pays the City of Augusta a per diem of Twenty Two ($22.00) dollars per day per inmate. The inmates supplement the City of Augusta's workforce by performing skilled/ non-skilled labor. Financial Impact:The revenues receive from the state of Georgia is approximately (45%) of the department's annual budget. Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Cover Memo Item # 1 Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 1 1 FY22_CountyCap INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND AUGUSTA GEORGIA COUNTY CAPACITY THIS AGREEMENT is entered into the 1st day of July, 2021, by and between the GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, an agency of the State of Georgia (“Department”), and AUGUSTA GEORGIA, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia (“County”), acting by and through its Board of County Commissioners, referred to individually as “Party” or together as “Parties.” WHEREAS, Department desires to contract with County for appropriate care and custody of certain offenders for which Department is responsible, (“State Offenders”); and County desires to provide appropriate care and custody of State Offenders at a correctional institution operated by County (“Services”). NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of these premises and the mutual promises and agreements hereinafter set forth, the parties hereby agree as follows: 1. Care and Custody. County agrees to provide complete care and custody of up to 230 State Offenders daily, for the Term of this Agreement and in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, County specifically agrees that no State Offender labor shall benefit private persons or corporations. 2. Recording Offender Movement in SCRIBE. County agrees to record any and all movement of State Offenders transferred in and out of the County facility by entering the movement in Department’s SCRIBE system on the same day the movement occurs. Movements that are not entered in SCRIBE on the day the movement occurs will not show as an adjustment and result in an inaccurate daily count. County is solely responsible for implementing procedures to ensure that SCRIBE entries are made accurately and in a timely manner. County is responsible for verifying the State Offender count and all movements in and out of the County facility in SCRIBE on a daily basis to ensure that the count is accurate. County understands that the count reflected in SCRIBE is the official count for purposes of calculating payment under this Agreement. Late documentation, lack of documentation, or inaccurate documentation may result in delayed payment or non- payment under this Agreement. County agrees to grant Department access to County’s records, documentation procedure, and personnel for purposes of auditing SCRIBE entries and verifying State Offender count at any time upon Department’s request. Attachment number 1 \nPage 1 of 8 Item # 1 2 FY22_CountyCap 3. Notification of Medical Treatment. County shall notify Department of any State Offender that the County transfers to a hospital for treatment that will require an overnight stay or for whom treatment is likely to cost in excess of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00). Said notification shall be provided via telephone contact within Twenty-Four (24) hours of offender being admitted for treatment on an outpatient or inpatient basis. County shall notify Department pursuant to this paragraph by calling the Department’s “On Call Utilization Management Nurse” at 404-863-3079 at any time of day or night. 4. Employee or Offender Misconduct. The County agrees that it will notify the Department within ten (10) business days after terminating an employee of the County correctional institution for misconduct or of the resignation of any employee in connection with an allegation or investigation of misconduct. The County further agrees that it will notify the Department within ten (10) business days if it, one of its employees, or any other law enforcement officer secures a criminal warrant for the arrest or otherwise pursues the prosecution of an offender being housed at the County CI for criminal conduct allegedly committed at the County CI. County agrees that it will not hire any employee terminated by Department for misconduct or who resigns from Department in connection with an allegation or investigation of misconduct. 5. Compensation. Department agrees to pay County the sum of Twenty-Two Dollars ($22.00) per State Offender per day for the duration of this Agreement. County agrees that upon receipt of documentation from the Department showing inmate dates and total amount of payment, County shall validate the accuracy of the documentation in a manner as prescribed by the Department and return the validation of the same to the Business Management Unit within seven (7) business days of receiving the documentation. Department shall endeavor to pay County for Services within Forty-Five (45) days of invoice receipt in approved form. County acknowledges and agrees that the Commissioner of Corrections shall have sole authority with respect to the transfer of State Offenders to and from the County correctional institution and Department shall not incur charges for State Offenders not under the care and custody of County. A State Offender is not under the care and custody of County when a State Offender is not housed at the County facility including when a State Offender is out to court or sent to a Department facility for medical or mental health evaluation. 6. Term of Agreement. The term of this Agreement shall be from July 1, 2021 until 11:59 p.m. on June 30, 2022 (the “Term”). The Parties may, by mutual agreement in writing, extend the Term for additional time periods. 7. Termination. Department may at any time and for any reason terminate this Agreement by providing written notice in advance of such termination to County. In the event of termination under this paragraph, Department shall pay County for Services performed prior to the effective date of termination; provided, however, that payments otherwise due County may be applied by Department against amounts due or claimed to be due to Department. In the event that County fails to comply with the provisions of this Agreement, Department may terminate this Agreement for cause and without notice. If Attachment number 1 \nPage 2 of 8 Item # 1 3 FY22_CountyCap termination is for cause, payments may be withheld by Department on account of the Services being deemed deficient and not remedied by County prior to the effective date of termination. County shall be liable to Department for any additional cost incurred by Department as a result of deficiencies in the Services to be provided hereunder. 8. Prison Rape Elimination Act. County agrees that it will adopt and comply with 28 C.F.R. 115, entitled the Prison Rape Elimination Act (“PREA”). As required in 28 C.F.R. 155.12, County further agrees to cooperate with Department in any audit, inspection, or investigation by Department or other entity relating to County’s compliance with PREA. Department shall monitor the County’s compliance with PREA and shall have the right to inspect any documents or records relating to such audit, inspection or investigation, and County will provide such documents or records at Department’s request. County acknowledges that any violation of PREA is a material breach of this Agreement, is cause for termination of this Agreement and may lead to administrative and criminal sanctions. The County shall acknowledge in writing that the Department has advised the County of these matters. 9. Sexual Harassment Prevention. The State of Georgia promotes respect and dignity and does not tolerate sexual harassment in the workplace. The State is committed to providing a workplace and environment free from sexual harassment for its employees and for all persons who interact with state government. All State of Georgia employees are expected and required to interact with all persons including other employees, Governmental Entity’s, and customers in a professional manner that contributes to a respectful work environment free from sexual harassment. Furthermore, the State of Georgia maintains an expectation that its Governmental Entity’s and their employees and sub-contractors will interact with entities of the State of Georgia, their customers, and other Governmental Entities of the State in a professional manner that contributes to a respectful work environment free from sexual harassment. Pursuant to the State of Georgia’s Statewide Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy (the “Policy”), all Governmental Entities who are regularly on State premises or who regularly interact with State personnel must complete sexual harassment prevention training on an annual basis. A Governmental Entity, including its employees and sub-contractors, who have violated the Policy, including but not limited to engaging in sexual harassment and/or retaliation may be subject to appropriate corrective action. Such action may include, but is not limited to, notification to the employer, removal from State premises, restricted access to State premises and/or personnel, termination of contract, and/or other corrective action(s) deemed necessary by the State. Attachment number 1 \nPage 3 of 8 Item # 1 4 FY22_CountyCap (i) If Governmental Entity is an individual who is regularly on State premises or who will regularly interact with State personnel, Governmental Entity certifies that: (a) Governmental Entity has received, reviewed, and agreed to comply with the State of Georgia’s Statewide Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy located at http://doas.ga.gov/human-resources- administration/board-rules-policy-and-compliance/jointly-issued- statewide-policies/sexual-harassment-prevention-policy; (b) Governmental Entity has completed sexual harassment prevention training in the last year; or will complete the Georgia Department of Administrative Services’ sexual harassment prevention training located at http://doas.ga.gov/human-resources-administration/sexual- harassment-prevention/hr-professionals/employee-training (scroll down to section for entities without a LMS section) or this direct link https://www.youtube.com/embed/NjVt0DDnc2s?rel=0 prior to accessing State premises and prior to interacting with State employees; and on an annual basis thereafter; and, (c) Upon request by the State, Governmental Entity will provide documentation substantiating the completion of sexual harassment training. (ii) If Governmental Entity has employees and sub-contractors that are regularly on State premises or who will regularly interact with State personnel, Governmental Entity certifies that: (a) Governmental Entity will ensure that such employees and sub- contractors have received, reviewed, and agreed to comply with the State of Georgia’s Statewide Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy located at http://doas.ga.gov/human-resources-administration/board- rules-policy-and-compliance/jointly-issued-statewide-policies/sexual- harassment-prevention-policy; (b) Governmental Entity has provided sexual harassment prevention training in the last year to such employees and sub-contractors and will continue to do so on an annual basis; or Governmental Entity will ensure that such employees and sub-contractors complete the Georgia Department of Administrative Services’ sexual harassment prevention Attachment number 1 \nPage 4 of 8 Item # 1 5 FY22_CountyCap training located at http://doas.ga.gov/human-resources- administration/sexual-harassment-prevention/hr- professionals/employee-training (scroll down to section for entities without a LMS section) or this direct link https://www.youtube.com/embed/NjVt0DDnc2s?rel=0 prior to accessing State premises and prior to interacting with State employees; and on an annual basis thereafter; and (c) Upon request of the State, Governmental Entity will provide documentation substantiating such employees and sub-contractor’s acknowledgment of the State of Georgia’s Statewide Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy and annual completion of sexual harassment prevention training. 10. Notices. Any notice under this Agreement, other than those referenced in Paragraph 3, “Notification of Medical Treatment,” shall be deemed duly given if delivered by hand (against receipt) or if sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, to a Party hereto at the address set forth below or to such other address as the Parties may designate by notice from time to time in accordance with this Agreement. If to the County: Augusta Georgia Administrator, Board of Commissioners 535 Telfair Street, Suite 910 Augusta, GA 30901 With a copy to: Richmond County Prison Warden, Evan Joseph 2314 Tobacco Road Augusta, GA 30906 If to the Department: Jennifer Ammons General Counsel Georgia Department of Corrections State Office South, Gibson Hall, 3rd Floor P.O. Box 1529 Forsyth, Georgia 31029 With a copy to: Robert Toole Facilities Director Georgia Department of Corrections State Office South, Gibson Hall, 1st Floor P.O. Box 1529 Forsyth, Georgia 31029 Attachment number 1 \nPage 5 of 8 Item # 1 6 FY22_CountyCap 11. Reimbursement of Medical Costs. a. Department agrees to reimburse County for certain costs of medical services required for medical conditions which: (1) pose an immediate threat to life or limb, and (2) occur under circumstances in which the State Offender cannot reasonably be placed in a state institution for the receipt of this care (“Emergency Medical Services”). Department’s obligation to reimburse County for the cost of any medical services, to include Emergency Medical Services, arises only when the cost per State Offender per incident exceeds One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), and Department shall only be liable for the amount in excess of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), subject to the limitations of this paragraph and other applicable laws and regulations. b. County agrees to invoice Department monthly for the actual cost of Emergency Medical Services paid by County. If there existed any rate agreement between County and the hospital or hospital authority at the time Emergency Medical Services were rendered, the invoice must reflect such rate. All invoices from County must include an invoice or receipt from the hospital that clearly shows the actual cost of Emergency Medical Services paid by County. c. Department is not liable to County for any late fees or charges imposed by the hospital, hospital authority (collectively, “Late Fees”), or other service provider, for late or nonpayment by the County. County agrees to exclude Late Fees from its invoices to Department. d. If Department reasonably determines that there is a difference between the actual cost incurred by County and the invoice sent to Department, Department may assess an administrative fee of one-half (1/2) of the difference to cover the administrative costs incurred by the Department. Department shall send County written notice of any administrative fees, and County shall have Thirty (30) days to make payment or to dispute the fee in writing. If County does not make payment of undisputed administrative fees by the due date, Department is entitled to a setoff of the same amount against future payments owing to County. e. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 42-5-2(c), Department shall reimburse County no more than the applicable Georgia Medicaid Rate for Emergency Medical Services provided to a State Offender by a hospital, hospital authority, or other service provider. Department shall not be liable to County for any amount paid by County to a hospital, hospital authority, or other service provider, in excess of the Medicaid Rate for emergency services provided to a State Offender. Attachment number 1 \nPage 6 of 8 Item # 1 7 FY22_CountyCap 12. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement and understanding between the parties hereto and replaces, cancels and supersedes any prior agreements and understandings relating to the subject matter hereof, and all prior representations, agreements, understandings and undertakings between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof are merged herein. 13. Sole Benefit. Department and County enter into this Agreement for their sole benefit. Department and County do not intend to give any rights pursuant to this Agreement to any other parties. 14. Choice of Law and Venue. The Contract shall be governed in all respects by the laws of the State of Georgia. Any lawsuit or other action brought against the Department and the State based upon or arising from this Agreement shall be brought in the Superior Court of Fulton County, Georgia. 15. Amendment. The Parties recognize and agree that it may be necessary or convenient for the Parties to amend this Agreement and the Parties agree to cooperate fully in connection with such amendments if and as necessary. However, no change, modification or amendment to this Agreement shall be effective unless the same is reduced to writing and signed by the Parties. 16. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be an original but all of which shall constitute one agreement. No Party shall be bound by this Agreement until all Parties have executed it. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused the authorized representatives of each to execute this Agreement on the day and year first above written. GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COUNTY: CORRECTIONS: By: _______________________ By: _______________________ Jennifer Ammons General Counsel Print Name: _________________ Date: _____________________ Title:______________________ Date: ______________________ FACILITY WARDEN/SUPERINTENDENT By: _______________________ Attachment number 1 \nPage 7 of 8 Item # 1 8 FY22_CountyCap Print Name: _________________ Date: ______________________ Attachment number 1 \nPage 8 of 8 Item # 1 Public Safety Committee Meeting 7/14/2021 1:15 PM Minutes Department: Presenter: Caption:Motion to approve the minutes of the Public Safety Committee held on June 8, 2021. Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Cover Memo Item # 2 Public Safety Committee Meeting Commission Chamber - 61812021 ATTENDANCE: Present: Hons. Clarke, Chairman; D. Williams, Vice Chairman; B. Williams and Garreff, members. Absent: Hon. Hardie Davis, Jr., Mayor. PUBLIC SAFETY 1. Motion to approve FY22 Criminal Justice Coordinating Council Grant for ltem State Court Accountability Court DUI and Veterans Court Programs. Action: Approved Made Seconded Motion By By Result It was the consensus of the committee that this item be approved without objection. 2. Motion to approve the minutes of the Public Safety Committee held on May Item25,2021. Action: Approved Motions f#:"' Motion rext Motions f#:" Motion rext Made Seconded Motion By By Result It was the consensus of the committee that this item be approved without objection. 3. Presentation/request for support from Solicitor General Omeeka Loggins and State Senator Harold Jones relative to State Court's Records Restriction Summit Initiative. Item Action: Approved Attachment number 1 \nPage 1 of 2 Item # 2 Motions Motion Type Motion to approve funding for this initiative in an amount ^ not to exceed $10,000ADDroVeand letters of support from the other participating partners. Motion Passes 4-0. Made By Seconded ByMotion Text Motion Result 4. Visible Address Numbers: Discuss non-enforcement of ordinance. Item (Requested by Commissioner John Clarke) Action: Approved Commissioner CommissionerBrandon Dennis Passes Garrett Williams Made Seconded Motion By By Result Motions ryJ:'" Motion rext It was the consensus of the committee that this item be received as information without objection. www.auqustaqa.qov Attachment number 1 \nPage 2 of 2 Item # 2 Public Safety Committee Meeting 7/14/2021 1:15 PM Vendor Award RFP Item #21-126 Online Training & Records Management System Department:Fire Presenter: Caption:Motion to authorize award of RFP #21-126, Online Training & Records Management System, of Augusta, Georgia Fire Department to Target Solutions subject to final contract negotiations; also authorize the Mayor to execute the final negotiated contract. Background:This system will be used for the purpose of scheduling, managing, and documenting all training recertification hours and licensure in the areas of firefighting, EMS, EMA, Emergency Vehicle Operations, Human Resources, and NFPA/OSHA Compliance. In addition, the online platform will allow department members to assign, monitor, and document all critical activities to ensure that state/federal laws and departmental policies pertaining to training hours and certifications are being followed. Analysis:After careful review and scoring of the proposals submitted to the Procurement Department in response to RFP Item #21-126 Online Training & Records Management System, Target Solutions is the current vendor providing this service and was the only vendor that met all the criteria outlined in the specification. Financial Impact:Funding for this contract is allocated in the Fire Department's operational budget 274034110-5237111. 1st yr $36,748, 2nd year $36,748, 3% annual increase for the three 1 year options. Alternatives:None at this time Recommendation:To approve the motion to authorize award of RFP #21.126 Online Training & Records Management System of Augusta, Georgia Fire Department to Target Solutions subject to final Cover Memo Item # 3 contract negotiations, and to authorize the Mayor to execute the final negotiated contract. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: 274034110-5237111 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Procurement. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Cover Memo Item # 3 Attachment number 1 \nPage 1 of 1 Item # 3 Request for Proposal Request for Proposals will be received at this office until Wednesday, January 20, 2021 @ 11:00 a.m. opening will be via ZOOM for furnishing: Meeting ID: 942 0968 8657 Password: 566022 RFP Item #21-126 Online Training & Records Management System for the Augusta Fire Department RFPs will be received by: The Augusta Commission hereinafter referred to as the OWNER at the offices of: Geri A. Sams, Director Augusta Procurement Department 535 Telfair Street - Room 605 Augusta, Georgia 30901 RFP documents may be viewed on the Augusta Georgia web site under the Procurement Department ARCbid. RFP documents may be obtained at the office of the Augusta, GA Procurement Department, 535 Telfair Street – Room 605, Augusta, GA 30901, (706) 821-2422. A Pre Proposal Conference will be held on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 @ 10:00 a.m. Via ZOOM Meeting ID: Meeting ID: 967 5832 7227 Passcode: 825319 All questions must be submitted in writing by fax to 706 821-2811 or by email to procbidandcontract@augustaga.gov to the office of the Procurement Department by Wednesday, January 6, 2021 @ 5:00 P.M. No RFP will be accepted by fax, all must be received by mail or hand delivered. No RFP may be withdrawn for a period of 90 days after bids have been opened, pending the execution of contract with the successful bidder(s). Request for proposals (RFP) and specifications. An RFP shall be issued by the Procurement Office and shall include specifications prepared in accordance with Article 4 (Product Specifications), and all contractual terms and conditions, applicable to the procurement. All specific requirements contained in the request for proposal including, but not limited to, the number of copies needed, the timing of the submission, the required financial data, and any other requirements designated by the Procurement Department are considered material conditions of the bid which are not waivable or modifiable by the Procurement Director. All requests to waive or modify any such material condition shall be submitted through the Procurement Director to the appropriate committee of the Augusta, Georgia Commission for approval by the Augusta, Georgia Commission. Please mark RFP number on the outside of the envelope. Proponents are cautioned that acquisition of RFP documents through any source other than the office of the Procurement Department is not advisable. Acquisition of RFP documents from unauthorized sources places the proponent at the risk of receiving incomplete or inaccurate information upon which to base his qualifications. Correspondence must be submitted via mail, fax or email as follows: Augusta Procurement Department Attn: Geri A. Sams, Director of Procurement 535 Telfair Street, Room 605 Augusta, GA 30901 Fax: 706-821-2811 or Email: procbidandcontract@augustaga.gov No RFP will be accepted by fax, all must be received by mail or hand delivered. GERI A. SAMS, Procurement Director Publish: Augusta Chronicle December 10, 17, 24, 31, 2020 Metro Courier December 10, 2020 Revised: 2/17/2016 Attachment number 2 \nPage 1 of 1 Item # 3 OFFICIAL Vendors Attachment "B" E-Verify SAVE Form Original 7 Copies Fee Proposal Vector Solutions Target Solutions Learning LLC 4890 W. Kennedy Blvd Suite 300 Tampa, FL 33609 Yes 32855 Yes Yes Yes Yes The Angelo Group 604 Government Center Way Unit #4 Evans, GA 30809 Yes 500281 Yes Yes Yes Yes RFP Item #21-126 Online Training & Records Management System for Augusta, GA - Augusta Fire Department RFP Date: Wednesday January 20, 2021 @ 11:00 a.m. via ZOOM Total Number Specifications Mailed Out: 16 Total Number Specifications Download (Demandstar): 51 Total Number Vendors Notified (Demandstar): 1 Georgia Procuement Registry: 1603 Total Packages Submitted: 2 Total Noncompliant: 0 Page 1 of 1 Attachment number 3 \nPage 1 of 1 Item # 3 Vector Solutions Target Solutions Learning LLC 4890 W. Kennedy Blvd Suite 300 Tampa, FL 33609 The Angelo Group 604 Government Center Way Unit #4 Evans, GA 30809 Vector Solutions Target Solutions Learning LLC 4890 W. Kennedy Blvd Suite 300 Tampa, FL 33609 The Angelo Group 604 Government Center Way Unit #4 Evans, GA 30809 Evaluation Criteria Ranking Points 1. Completeness of Response • Package submitted by the deadline • Package is complete (includes requested information as required per this solicitation) • Attachment B is complete, signed and notarized N/A Pass/Fail PASS PASS PASS PASS 2. Qualifications & Experience (0-5)20 4.5 1.0 90.0 20.0 3. Organization & Approach (0-5)15 4.5 1.0 67.5 15.0 4. Scope of Services • Ability to provide 24/7 Customer Service • Ability to satisfy Program Features required by the Augusta Fire Department • User-Friendliness and Training for end users and site administrators on entire software package. • Ability to integrate locally developed content into (power point presentations, videos, etc.) into program. (0-5)20 4.5 1.5 90.0 30.0 5. Financial Stability (0-5)5 4.5 4.5 22.5 22.5 6. References (0-5)5 4.5 1.0 22.5 5.0 Within Richmond County 5 10 0.0 0.0 Within CSRA 5 6 5.0 0.0 30.0 Within Georgia 5 4 0.0 0.0 Within SE United States (includes AL, TN, NC, SC, FL) 5 2 5.0 10.0 0.0 · All Others 5 1 0.0 0.0 27.5 14.0 302.5 122.5 8. Presentation by Team (0-5)10 0 0 9. Q&A Response to Panel Questions (0-5)5 0 0 Lowest Fees 5 10 10 100 0 Second 5 6 0 0 Third 5 4 0 0 Forth 5 2 0 0 Fifth 5 1 0 0 Total Phase 2 - (Total Maximum Ranking 15 - Maximum Weighted Total Possible 125) 10 0 100 0 37.5 14 402.5 122.5 RFP Item #21-126 Online Training & Records Management System for Augusta, GA - Augusta Fire Department Evaluation Committee Meeting: Monday, February 8, 2021 @ 10:00 a.m. via ZOOM Total (Total Possible Score 500) Total (May not Receive Less Than a 3 Ranking in Any Category to be Vendors Phase 1 Total - (Total Maximum Ranking 30 - Maximum Weighted Total Possible 375) Phase 1 Ranking of 0-5 (Enter a number value between Scale 0 (Low) to 5 (High) 7. Proximity to Area (only choose 1 line according to location of the company - enter the ranking value for the one line only) Weighted Scores Procurement DepartmentRepresentative:______Nancy Williams___________________________________ Procurement Department Completion Date: _____2/8/21___________________ Phase 2 (Option - Numbers 8-9) (Vendors May Not Receive Less Than a 3 Ranking in Any Category to be Considered for Award) Internal Use Only Total Cumulative Score (Maximum point is 500) Evaluator: __________Cumulative __________________ Date: __2/8/21 10. Cost/Fee Proposal Consideration (only choose 1 line according to dollar value of the proposal in relation to all fee proposals - enter the point value for the one line only) Attachment number 4 \nPage 1 of 1 Item # 3 Attachment number 5 \nPage 1 of 1 Item # 3 Attachment number 6 \nPage 1 of 4 Item # 3 Attachment number 6 \nPage 2 of 4 Item # 3 Attachment number 6 \nPage 3 of 4 Item # 3 Attachment number 6 \nPage 4 of 4 Item # 3 1 FYI: Process Regarding Request for Proposals Sec. 1-10-51. Request for proposals. Request for proposals shall be handled in the same manner as the bid process as described above for solicitation and awarding of contracts for goods or services with the following exceptions: (a) Only the names of the vendors making offers shall be disclosed at the proposal opening. (b) Content of the proposals submitted by competing persons shall not be disclosed during the process of the negotiations. (c) Proposals shall be open for public inspection only after the award is made. (d) Proprietary or confidential information, marked as such in each proposal, shall not be disclosed without the written consent of the offeror. (e) Discussions may be conducted with responsible persons submitting a proposal determined to have a reasonable chance of being selected for the award. These discussions may be held for the purpose of clarification to assure a full understanding of the solicitation requirement and responsiveness thereto. (f) Revisions may be permitted after submissions and prior to award for the purpose of obtaining the best and final offers. (g) In conducting discussions with the persons submitting the proposals, there shall be no disclosure of any information derived from the other persons submitting proposals. Sec. 1-10-52. Sealed proposals. (a) Conditions for use. In accordance with O.C.G.A. § 36-91-21(c)(1)(C), the competitive sealed proposals method may be utilized when it is determined in writing to be the most advantageous to Augusta, Georgia, taking into consideration the evaluation factors set forth in the request for proposals. The evaluation factors in the request for proposals shall be the basis on which the award decision is made when the sealed proposal method is used. Augusta, Georgia is not restricted from using alternative procurement methods for Attachment number 7 \nPage 1 of 4 Item # 3 2 obtaining the best value on any procurement, such as Construction Management at Risk, Design/Build, etc. (b) Request for proposals. Competitive sealed proposals shall be solicited through a request for proposals (RFP). (c) Public notice. Adequate public notice of the request for proposals shall be given in the same manner as provided in section 1-10- 50(c)(Public Notice and Bidder's List); provided the normal period of time between notice and receipt of proposals minimally shall be fifteen (15) calendar days. (d) Pre-proposal conference. A pre-proposal conference may be scheduled at least five (5) days prior to the date set for receipt of proposals, and notice shall be handled in a manner similar to section 1-10-50(c)-Public Notice and Bidder's List. No information provided at such pre-proposal conference shall be binding upon Augusta, Georgia unless provided in writing to all offerors. (e) Receipt of proposals. Proposals will be received at the time and place designated in the request for proposals, complete with bidder qualification and technical information. No late proposals shall be accepted. Price information shall be separated from the proposal in a sealed envelope and opened only after the proposals have been reviewed and ranked. The names of the offerors will be identified at the proposal acceptance; however, no proposal will be handled so as to permit disclosure of the detailed contents of the response until after award of contract. A record of all responses shall be prepared and maintained for the files and audit purposes. (f) Public inspection. The responses will be open for public inspection only after contract award. Proprietary or confidential information marked as such in each proposal will not be disclosed without written consent of the offeror. (g) Evaluation and selection. The request for proposals shall state the relative importance of price and other evaluation factors that will be used in the context of proposal evaluation and contract award. (Pricing proposals will not be opened until the proposals have been reviewed and ranked). Such evaluation factors may include, but not be limited to: (1) The ability, capacity, and skill of the offeror to perform the contract or Attachment number 7 \nPage 2 of 4 Item # 3 3 provide the services required; (2) The capability of the offeror to perform the contract or provide the service promptly or within the time specified, without delay or interference; (3) The character, integrity, reputation, judgment, experience, and efficiency of the offeror; (4) The quality of performance on previous contracts; (5) The previous and existing compliance by the offeror with laws and ordinances relating to the contract or services; (6) The sufficiency of the financial resources of the offeror relating to his ability to perform the contract; (7) The quality, availability, and adaptability of the supplies or services to the particular use required; and (8) Price. (h) Selection committee. A selection committee, minimally consisting of representatives of the procurement office, the using agency, and the Administrator's office or his designee shall convene for the purpose of evaluating the proposals. (i) Preliminary negotiations. Discussions with the offerors and technical revisions to the proposals may occur. Discussions may be conducted with the responsible offerors who submit proposals for the purpose of clarification and to assure full understanding of, and conformance to, the solicitation requirements. Offerors shall be accorded fair and equal treatment with respect to any opportunity for discussions and revision of proposals and such revisions may be permitted after submission and prior to award for the purpose of obtaining best and final offers. In conducting discussions, there shall be no disclosure of information derived from proposals submitted by competing offerors. (j) From the date proposals are received by the Procurement Director through the date of contract award, no offeror shall make any substitutions, deletions, Attachment number 7 \nPage 3 of 4 Item # 3 4 additions or other changes in the configuration or structure of the offeror’s teams or members of the offeror’s team. (k) Final negotiations and letting the contract. The Committee shall rank the technical proposals, open and consider the pricing proposals submitted by each offeror. Award shall be made or recommended for award through the Augusta, Georgia Administrator, to the most responsible and responsive offeror whose proposal is determined to be the most advantageous to Augusta, Georgia, taking into consideration price and the evaluation factors set forth in the request for proposals. No other factors or criteria shall be used in the evaluation. The contract file shall contain a written report of the basis on which the award is made/recommended. The contract shall be awarded or let in accordance with the procedures set forth in this Section and the other applicable sections of this chapter. Attachment number 7 \nPage 4 of 4 Item # 3