September 19, 2023
Police Department
DATE: September 19, 2023
TO: Mayor Martinez and Members of the City Council
FROM:
Bisa French, Chief of Police
Subject:
Three-Year Grant-funded Contract with Pinnacle Training Systems, LLC for Police Officer Health and Wellness
Reviews
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Funding in the amount of $72,000 will be covered by the Officer Mental Health and Wellness grant funds –
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
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STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
The City of Richmond Police Department received grant
funding to be used to support the mental and physical
well-being of its officers. The leadership team has
decided to contract with Pinnacle Training System LLC to take baseline measurements and provide the department
staff with unique health and wellness programs suited for each person.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
APPROVE a three-year contract in the amount of
$72,000 between Richmond Police Department and
Pinnacle Training Systems, LLC for on-site health and
wellness services for the period beginning September 19, 2023, through July 31, 2026 – Police Department (Bisa
French/510-621-1802).
DISCUSSION:
In today’s high-stress work environment, an all-inclusive, highly contemporary wellness and fitness program for the Richmond Police Department is needed to ensure the health and well-being of our officers. The program needed would address the physical, mental, AGENDA
REPORT
September 19, 2023
and emotional needs of police offices and assist in preparing them with the physical stamina, strength, and endurance to meet daily demands of their job.
On December 21, 2022, the City of Richmond Police Department was awarded a grant from the Board of State and Community Corrections in the amount of $83,547.84 to support the mental health and well-being of its officers. The Richmond Police Department issued a Request for Qualification (RFQ) for Departmental On-site Health and Wellness Services on February 15, 2023. The RFQ was posted on the City’s BidsOnline system where vendors were notified. On March 13, 2023, three proposals were received. The proposals were reviewed by City staff members and each vendor was found to be compliant. The proposals were then evaluated by a selected panel and the vendor who best met the qualifications as established by the RFQ was selected.
Pinnacle Training Systems (PTS) was selected to address the City of Richmond’s Police Department’s health and wellness needs. PTS will provide a unique health, wellness, and fitness organization with a scientific background in teaching and promoting better overall health/fitness. PTS will provide programs demonstrated to enhance the health and wellness of police officers.
PTS has agreed to deliver quality programs that measure outcomes of the participant while assessing and improving the product to better meet goals. PTS will accomplish this by applying scientific principles to every program and service offered; along with worksite wellness services. PTS will provide annual on-site health and wellness services for police officers in order to promote sustainable lifestyles changes that can lead to improved fitness, better nutrition, and enhanced job performance. PTS’ programs include body composition, blood work, EKG, health risk assessments, coaching, follow-up, and testing.
If approved, PTS would provide services to the Richmond Police Department beginning September 19, 2023 through the expiration of the contract term of July 31, 2026.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – Standard Contract PINNACLE LLC
Attachment 2 – Request for Qualifications
Attachment 3 – RFQ Bid Detail