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Item # 21
City of Santa Ana
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Staff Report
April 21, 2026
TOPIC: Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Training Services
AGENDA TITLE
Agreement with Elite Command Training Corporation for L-960 All Hazards Position Specific Division/Group Supervisor Training (Specification No. 25-151A) (Non-General Fund - UASI)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Elite Training Corporation to provide L-960 All Hazards Position Specific Division/Group Supervisor Training in an amount not to exceed $89,890, for the period of April 21, 2026 through April 20, 2029, with provisions for two, one-year extensions (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX).
GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES: Yes
DISCUSSION
The United States Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, has developed the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI), a funding program designed to enhance the ability of major urban areas to prepare for and respond to terrorism and other security threats. This initiative strengthens domestic preparedness by ensuring that UASI funded training programs provide first responders with the equipment and training they need to prevent, respond to, and recover from acts of terrorism.
Designated as an Urban Area Core City since 2003, Santa Ana serves as the fiduciary for the region for selected grant years, overseeing grant-funded projects, including the procurement of training, exercises, and equipment for the 34 jurisdictions in Orange County.
In an effort to address the unique needs of a high-density, high-threat urban area, the Anaheim/Santa Ana Urban Area (ASAUA) allocates a set percentage of its annual grant allocation to fund training for the Orange County region. With program management from the Santa Ana Police Department Homeland Security Division, the ASAUA Homeland Security Regional Training Program is designed to provide the ASAUA multi- disciplinary stakeholders with regional training necessary to meet the goals and
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objectives set forth in the ASAUA's homeland security strategy and target capabilities identified in the Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA). The goal of these agreements is to enhance the capabilities of the current program by providing access to a wide range of multi-disciplinary training in support of a comprehensive and regional approach.
Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 25-151A was issued on December 23, 2025 on the City’s online bid management and publication system. A summary of vendor participation and results is as follows:
469 Vendors notified
0 Santa Ana Vendors notified
13 Vendors downloaded the RFP packet
4 Responsive proposals received
0 Responsive proposals received from Santa Ana vendors
Proposals were solicited, opened on January 22, 2026, and evaluated. Four proposals were submitted by the RFP deadline and deemed responsive to the specifications and met the City’s requirements. An evaluation committee reviewed and rated the proposals according to the criteria listed in the RFP.
Staff recommends awarding an agreement to the highest-ranked firm, Elite Command Training Corporation (Exhibit 1). The addition of Elite Command Training Corporation as a vendor will support the Homeland Security Training Program to enhance capabilities across multiple jurisdictions. Elite Command Training will provide L-960 All Hazards Position Specific Division/Group Supervisor courses at $8,989 per offering in an amount not to exceed $89,890 over the course of grant years FY2024, FY2025, and FY2026. If the agreement is extended by using one or both of the one-year options, then FY2027 and FY2028 grant funds will be included under the same “not to exceed” amount.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
There is no environmental impact associated with this action.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funding is available in the current FY 2025-26 budget and funding for subsequent fiscal years will be included in the proposed budgets and carryovers for City Council consideration as follows:
Fiscal
Year
Account Unit –
Account #
Fund
Description
Accounting Unit,
Account Description Amount
FY 25-26 12514491-62300 OES UASI
UASI CAL OES Anaheim,
Contract Services-
Professional
$8,989
Total $8,989
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The account number may change in the future to No.12514407-62300, depending upon which UASI grant fiscal year funds are used for these specific training projects. The remaining $80,901 of the agreement may be expended in any future fiscal year and is subject to future grant approval.
EXHIBIT(S)
1. Agreement with Elite Command Training Corporation
Submitted By: Robert Rodriguez, Police Chief
Approved By: Alvaro Nuñez, City Manager