EXHIBIT "A"
Scope of Work:
Introduction
The City of San Bernardino ('City") is requesting proposals from qualified vendors to provide armed and unarmed guard services. The city desires to enter into an agreement for protessiona services with a qualified vendor who can demonstrate competency and experience in providing guard services.
There is no expressed or implied obligation for the City to reimburse responding vendors for any expenses incurred in preparing proposals in response to this request. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals submitted
Proposals will be evaluated by city staff. The City reserves the right, where it may serve the City's best interest, to request additional information or clarifications from vendors, or to allow corrections of errors or omissions.
Terms: For purposes of this scope of services and any related documents, the following terms are defined as:
• Contract Manager - The City representative responsible for overseeing the contract and ensuring the vendor services agreement is appropriately followed, including answering questions, making changes, and mediating conflicts. This designation is assigned to the Public Works Facilities and Fleet Division Manager. The Deputy Director of Operations is assigned as the alternate contract manager. • Vendor - This refers to the security guard services contractor and any of their assigned representatives.
General Description
The Vendor shall provide appropriately equipped and well-trained, certified, and/or licensed security guards for the protection of the City's employees, the public and the property, and shall plan, schedule, coordinate, and ensure the effective performance of all services described herein. Quality and experience of security guards and the services provided will be a critical element of the contract, as written within this RFP and particularly in the following "Scope of Services (Specifications)".
The following are conditions and specifications covering security guard services at the designated City locations. This scope of services is based on hourly rates and the results will be deemed acceptable if they are able to provide guard services according to the outlined specifications. The City reserves the right to increase or decrease the quantity of any item or portion of the work or to omit portions of the work as may be deemed necessary or advisable by the City. The Contract Manager may make such alterations or deviations, additions to, or omissions from these specifications, as may be determined to be necessary and advisable for City hours of operation and/or events. Such alterations or deviations, additions or omissions shall in no way affect or make void the scope of services. If during the course of work the Vendor experiences a conflict with the plans/scope of work, the Vendor shall notify the Contract Manager before proceeding with said services.
Vendor Service Requirements
• The Vendor must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations, including but not limited to those regarding wages, and cover all rest and meal periods to ensure continuous coverage.
• Agree and ensure that security personnel fully perform their duties in accordance with City imposed policies, procedures, and conditions for continued service at this account. • Ensure that security personnel are fully aware of the political sensitivities that exist in a municipal government.
• Schedule security coverage for vacations, holidays, unscheduled absences, and/or other unplanned occurrences. Any costs (including overtime) associated with scheduling vacations, holidays, and absences are the responsibility of the Vendor. These costs must be included in the billing rate.
• Immediately transfer/remove security personnel from the account at the City's request.
This includes the assigned Contract Manager representing the Vendor. • The Vendor shall provide standard uniforms to security personnel. This also includes a visual depiction of uniforms as part of the proposal, including any overcoats, jackets, and head gear.
• The Vendor shall furnish all security personnel with communication equipment (radios, cell phones, etc.).
• The Vendor shall designate a Contract Manager who will ensure all work tasks are performed by each security guard and staff to meet contract obligations and shall coordinate all issues relating to this contract, staffing, performance, etc., and will be the point of contact for the City. Vendor shall not replace the Contract Manager unless prior written notice is given to and approved by the City.
• The Vendor shall offer a patrol motoring system. Please refer to the "Reporting and Notification" section for further system criteria.
• The Vendor shall not be entitled to be paid or reimbursed by the City for any services or any other labor, supervision, or material that is in excess of the Scope of Services. • The Vendor shall, at the firm's expense, have all assigned guards complete the Vendor's established training program, and shall make evidence of such training available upon request. In addition, the Vendor must provide a copy of their training plan/schedule along with their bid.
Bidders must acknowledge all requirements of scope of work, previous section, including all categories and sub-points.
Please Sign and Acknowledge Here:
If Bidder can provide additional services that are related to the services above, but not mentioned in this section, please list the additional services and detail how they will be beneficial to the city
BIDDER'S RESPONSE:
San Bernardino Municipal Code 9.90.010 Arrest - Citation • Pursuant to Sections 836.5, 853.5, and 853.6 of the California Penal Code, security guard personnel as listed in each subsection herein are authorized and empowered to arrest and issue notices to appear for violations of the provisions of the San Bernardino Municipal Code as hereinatter set forth.
Security Guard Requirements
• The Vendor's employees' appearance, personal hygiene, attitude, courtesy, and job knowledge needs to present a favorable image. No smoking, reading unauthorized material, eating, or grooming shall be permitted while guards are in public view. • No personal phone calls will be permitted, except in an emergency. • Security guards assigned to each facility shall always maintain strict client confidentiality. • / Must be on time, report to work in a Class A uniform provided by the Vendor, well groomed.
• Always maintain a positive and professional attitude. • All security personnel are responsible for documenting their daily observations and any security incidents in a formal report and provide electronic copies to the City. Further criteria are noted in the "Reporting and Notification" section below. • Security guards are required to sweep buildings prior to open of business by checking the public areas, restrooms, trash cans, and under benches to ensure that no one has hidden a weapon in the facility overnight.
• Each site patrol is to take 15-20 minutes and should consist of foot and vehicle patrols.
During each patrol, guards will check all exterior doors/facility structure and assure they are locked and have not been tampered with.
• Confirmation that the assigned patrols were performed using barcode scanning checkpoints.
• Ensure that security personnel remain awake and alert at all times. The vendor shall take appropriate disciplinary action in the event a security officer is found asleep (or appears to be asleep) while on duty.
• Escort City staff to vehicles as requested. A dispatch number will need to be provided to accommodate escort services upon award of contract services. • Must not be intimidated to approach an upset customer when City staff are talking to the customer.
• Deter unsolicited commotion.
• Escort upset customer out of the building if needed.
• When necessary, the proper police authority shall be summoned. Security personnel shall always be cooperative with authorized emergency personnel, by providing assistance, while not interfering in the performance of their duties. • Security guards shall be adequately trained and experienced in their specific duties, and in addition, the use of all-purpose fire extinguishers, drug/narcotics identification, bomb threat situations, the avoidance of violent situations, and be specifically trained for each piece of security equipment carried or used.
• Security guards must pass CPR and First Aid Training and remain certified to remain compliant. Training is to be completed every two years. • All armed security guards require current POST PC 832 arrest and firearm certification, or a valid Security Guard Registration (California Guard Card) of the California Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureau of Collections and Investigations, and Firearm Permit issued by the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS). • All unarmed security guards shall meet the requirements, including a valid Security Guard Registration (California Guard Card) of the California State Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureau of Collections, and Investigations.
Bidders must acknowledge all requirements of scope of work, previous section, including all categories and sub-points.
Please Sign and Acknowledge Here:
If Bidder can provide additional services that are related to the services above, but not mentioned in this section, please list the additional services and detail how they will be beneficial to the city
BIDDER'S RESPONSE:
Reporting and Notification
• Security guards shall log and report daily regarding all serious incidents to the Public Works Facilities and Fleet Division Manager.
• Items to be documented include, but not limited to, suspicious person, security breaches, system failures, facility maintenance issues, safety hazards, any bomb threats, criminal activity, or incidents that occur to any member of the public.
These forms should be used to document any damages, such as graffiti or vandalism, noted at any of the city facilities.
Ensure that security personnel document any security incidents on incident report forms and provide electronic copies to the city. • On a monthly basis, the Vendor will provide a signed and dated work task/frequency sheet verifying all work performed at all locations.
• A monthly work report shall be signed and dated confirming that the work was accomplished.
• The Vendor must have a patrol monitoring system in place to allow security guards to scan assigned QR-Code checkpoints located at City entrances, doors, window frames, etc.
• The function is to be used on regular patrol and at special events for tracking to generate real time reports.
• Guard tours are monitored by the Vendor and City management remotely and sent by email to ensure required patrols are being conducted. • Customer Service and After-Hours Notification
• The Vendor is required to have a dedicated after-hours notification line monitored and answered by an employee that can dispatch crews should an after-hour emergency or urgent issue occur.
Hours of Operation
• Work hours vary by department and times are subject to change at any time. The Vendor will be notified by the Facilities and Fleet Division Manager of any changes to department hours, or any adjustments needed to be made to the existing schedule prior to implementation.
Requests from the Public
• The Vendor and its representatives are prohibited from taking direct requests from any residents, park patrons, City staff (not affiliated with the Facilities Maintenance Work Section of the Public Works Department), or any other organizations. The Vendor will make every effort to politely inform the requesting individual or party to contact the Public Works Department, City's Public Information Officer (PIO), or the San Bernardino Help Line at 909-384-7272.
Requests from the Media
• The Vendor and its representatives should not speak to the media on the Department's behalf without approval. All media inquiries should be directed to the Public Works Department, the City's Public Information Officer (PIO), or the San Bernardino Help Line at 909-384-7272.
Bidders must acknowledge all requirements of scope of work, previous section, including all categories and sub-points.
Please Sign and Acknowledge Here:
If Bidder can provide additional services that are related to the services above, but not mentioned in this section, please list the additional services and detail how they will be beneficial to the city
BIDDER'S RESPONSE:
LOCATIONS AND AREAS OF SERVICE
For a full description and illustration of areas requiring patrol and/or security checks and illustrated location maps, please see below:
Front Desk Security Services
City Hall Campus
Concierge/front desk security guards provide both security and hospitality services and are responsible for delivering a high level of customer service and providing protection for the occupants of the building.
[Location Number of Guards Days) Hours
Vanir Tower One (1) armed security Monday through 7:00am - 290 N. D Street, 1st in uniform Thursday 5:30pm
Floor Lobby
Friday 7:00am -
4:30pm
201 N. E Street, Bldg. A One (1) armed security Monday through 7:00am - (South) in uniform Thursday 5:30pm
Friday 7:00am -
4:30pm
201 N. E Street, Bldg. B One (1) armed security Monday through 7:00am - 3rd Floor (North) in uniform Thursday 5:30pm
Friday 7:00am -
4:30pm
Note: Monday through Friday schedules exclude holidays that are observed by the city.
San Bernardino Public Libraries
Concierge/front desk security guards provide both security and hospitality services and are responsible for delivering a high level of customer service and providing protection for the occupants of the building.
Location Number of Day(s) Hours
Guards
Norman F. Feldheym Library Two (2) unarmed Monday and 11:00am - 8:00pm security in Tuesday
555 W. 6th Street uniform
Wednesday, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday, and
Saturday
Paul Villasenor Library One (1) unarmed Monday and 11:00am - 8:00pm 525 N. Mt. Vernon Ave. security in Tuesday
uniform
Wednesday, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday, and
Saturday
Howard M. Rowe Library One (1) unarmed Monday and 11:00am - 8:00pm 108 E. Marshall Blvd. security in Tuesday
uniform
Wednesday, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday, and
Saturday
Note: Monday through Friday schedules exclude holidays that are observed by the city. Vendor shall cover all rest and meal periods. Libraries closed on Fridays and Sundays.
Security Guard Patrol Services
City Hall Campus Patrol
One (1) armed security guard in uniform in a clearly marked security vehicle to patrol during swing and graveyard shifts:
Location Day(s) Hours Additional Duties
City Hall Campus (map One (1) armed Monday through Three 8-hour shifts per included in Exhibit A) security in uniform; Sunday, 24 hours day. Escort services shall totaling three (3) per day be available from the
rover armed guards hours 4:00pm - 8:00pm.
per day Patrol areas include City
Hall parking structure,
parking lot, and building
exterior.
City Parks Patrol
Two (2) armed security guards in uniform in a clearly marked security vehicle to patrol:
Location Day(s) Hours Additional Duties
Bryce Haynes Park Monday through 6:00pm - 5:00am Facility and parking lot to be 900 N. E Street Sunday checked by Park Patrol.
Clear parking lot and lock
outer gate and inner
gates/barriers by 10:00pm.
Meadowbrook Park Monday through 6:00pm - 5:00am Clear parking lot. Lock 250 N. Sierra Way Sunday outside gates by 10:00pm.
Wildwood Park Monday through 6:00pm - 5:00am Clear parking lot. Lock 536 E. 40th Street Sunday outside gates by 10:00pm.
Blair Park Monday through 6:00pm - 5:00am Clear parking lot. Lock 1466 W. Marshall Blvd. Sunday outside gates by 10:00pm.
Perris Hill Park Monday through 6:00pm - 5:00am Clear parking lot. Lock 1135 E. Highland Ave. Sunday outside gates by 10:00pm.
Pioneer Cemetery Monday through 6:00pm - 5:00am Clear parking lot and lock 211 E. gth Street Sunday the inner gates/barriers and
outer 7' Street gate by
10:00pm.
Delmann Heights Park Monday through 6:00pm- 5:00am Clear parking lot. Lock Sunday outside and inner
2969 Flores Street
gates/barriers by 10:00pm.
Norton Recreation Monday through 6:00pm - 5:00am Clear parking lot. Lock Center Sunday outside and inner
gates/barriers by 10:00pm.
1554 E. Townsend Drive
Encanto Park Monday through 6:00pm - 5:00am Clear parking lot. Lock Sunday outside and inner
1180 W. 9th Street gates/barriers by 10:00pm.
Nicholson Park Monday through 6:00pm - 5:00am Clear parking lot. Lock 2750 W. 2nd Street Sunday outside and inner
gates/barriers by 10:00pm.
Seccombe Park and Monday through 6:00pm - 5:00am Clear parking lot. Lock Lake Sunday outside and inner
gates/barriers from October
160 E. 5'h Street - March (winter hours) by
6:00pm. Lock outer gate
from April - September
(summer hours) by 8:00pm.
Note: Summer and Winter hours
Vacant or Occupied City Buildings Patrol
Two (2) armed security guard in uniform in a clearly marked security vehicle to patrol:
Location Day(s) Hours Description of Duties
Carousel Mall Monday through 10:00pm - 6:00am (8- Patrol City owned buildings, Sunday hours per day) parking lots, and plazas in
295 Carousel Mall clearly marked security
vehicle. Guards shall also
patrol on foot to check City
buildings that have exterior
doors, windows, and any
points of entry to assure that
they are locked and have not
been tampered with.
The Carousel Mall property
Old Woolworth Building includes the parking
structure and all parking
396 N. E Street areas surrounding the Mall.
Convention Center
301 N. E Street
512 W. 5th Street
Church Street/D Street
Church Street/Vale Street
Sturges Center for
Performing Arts
780 N. E Street
School of Hope
796 E. 6th Street
400 block N. F Street (west
side of street)
400 block N. D Street (west
side of street)
402 N. D Street (Law Library)
Security Guard Roving Services
City Yard Rover
One (1) armed security guard in uniform in a clearly marked security vehicle to patrol and conduct rover scans:
Location Day(s) Hours Additional
Duties/Checkpoint
Locations
San Bernardino City Yard One (1) armed Monday through Roving and patrolling of guard with Sunday, 9:00pm yard. There are three
234 S. Mountain View Ave. vehicle entrance gates that should - 5:00am
be scanned once an hour.
City Building Rover (Swing and Graveyard)
One (1) armed security guard in uniform in a clearly marked security vehicle to patrol and conduct rover scans Monday through Sunday, from 10:00pm - 6:00am:
Location Additional Duties/Checkpoint Locations
Vanir Tower Facility and parking lot to be checked by Patrol. Scanning 290 N. D Street checkpoint located at: 1) Employee entrance and 2) "D" Street door frame.
201 N. E Street, Bldg. A Facility area to be checked by Patrol. Scanning checkpoint (South) located at entrance of Building #A window frame.
California Theatre Facility and surrounding parking lot to be checked by Patrol. 562 W. 4th Street Scanning checkpoint located at front entrance ticket booth.
Animal Services Gates (2) to be checked twice a night by Patrol. Scanning checkpoint located on side door frame.
333 Chandler Pl.
Norman F. Feldheym Gates to be checked twice a night by Patrol. Scanning Library checkpoint located at library drop box.
555 W. 6th Street
Rudy C. Hernandez Facility and parking lot to be checked by Patrol. Scanning Community Center checkpoint located at: 1) Employee entrance and 2) "D" Street door frame.
222 N. Lugo Ave.
5th Street Community Facility and parking lot on north side to be checked by Patrol.
Center Checkpoint located at rear meter of the building. 600 W. 5'h Street
Paul Villasenor Library Facility and surrounding parking lot to be checked by Patrol. 525 N. Mt Vernon Ave. Scanning checkpoint located on outside perimeter of entrance.
Lytle Creek Community Facility and parking lot to be checked by Patrol. Scanning Center checkpoint located in parking lot on blue sign.
380 S. K Street
Regal Cinema Facility and parking lot to be checked by Patrol, including parking lots to the south, west and north side of the theater 450 N. E Street Scanning checkpoint located at loading dock door.
Court Street Square Facility and parking lot to be checked by Patrol. Scanning checkpoint located at 1) Court Square gate and 2) "E" Street 349 N. E Street end of bridge.
Note: Vendor shall cover all rest and meal periods.
Rover Money Pick-up and Drop-Off Services
City Building Rover
One (1) armed security guard with a clearly marked security vehicle to pick-up and drop-off security bags at the following locations:
Location Day(s) Hours Description of
Duties/Notes
Animal Services Monday through Route begins at Pick-up at Animal Shelter Thursday 8:45am Front Rail.
333 Chandler Place
Police Department Monday through Approximately Two (2) pick-ups: First 710 N. D Street Thursday 9:15am - 9:45am floor Traffic Division and second floor Finance
• Traffic Division Department (call for pick-
Window (1st Floor) up using the phone on the
• Finance Department
(2nd Floor)
Vanir Tower - Finance Monday through Arrive by Drop-off security bags Department Thursday 10:00am from Animal Services and
Police Department.
290 N. D Street, 3rd Floor
City Clerk, Business Monday through Approximately Pick-up at three (3) Registration, and Parks & Thursday 10:15am - departments. Business Recreation Departments 11:15am Registration closed for
201 N. E Street, Bldg. A lunch from 1:30-2:30pm.
When picking up at the
(South) Parks & Recreation
Department, ring doorbell.
Community and Economic Monday through Approximately For Community Development Thursday 11:30am- Development, pick-up
2:00pm from Licensing. For Public
201 N. E Street, Bldg. B (3rd Works, pick-up from
Floor) Accounting Assistant.
Public Works
201 N. E Street, Bldg. B, 2nd
Floor (North)
Norman F. Feldheym Wednesdays Approximate pick- Pick-up at Feldheym Library only up time is Library, which will include
1:00pm, but may other library branches
555 W. 6th Street security bags.
vary
Vanir Tower - Finance Monday through Arrive by 2:00 - Final drop-off.
Department Thursday 3:00pm
290 N. D Street, 3rd Floor
Note: Monday through Friday schedules exclude holidays that are observed by the city. Vendor shall cover all rest and meal periods.
Special Events
The city may request security services for City events which will be outside of the scope listed above. Vendor is to ensure all scope of services are covered and there are no service interruptions due to special event. The city will provide a special event purchase order outside of scope of service. At the established hourly rate defined in this Cost Proposal Form.
Vendor will train staff as assigned to the service area or special event in accordance with the expectations set forth by the City.
Bidders must acknowledge all requirements of scope of work, previous section, including all categories and sub-points.
Please Sign and Acknowledge Here:
If Bidder can provide additional services that are related to the services above, but not mentioned in this section, please list the additional services and detail how they will be BIDDER'S RESPONSE:
City Hall Campus
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Carousel Mall Property
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2id Street to 4' Street between "E" Street and "G" Street Vacant vehicle repair shops City owned parking structure st Value Inn
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Old Woolworths
Carousel Mall (vacant)
** Verify that all City owned facilities on property are locked and secure. Also patrol parking lots to monitor for criminal activity, damage or issues that may cause City liability, such as inoperable lights.
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San Bernardino Water
Reclamation Facility
City Libraries
Howard M. Rowe Library
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525 N. Mt. Vernon Ave.
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Parking lot
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Hernandez Community Center
222 N. Lugo Ave.