Item 05 - Approve Agreement for Urban Areas Security Initiative Program Training Services

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Urban Areas Security Initiative Program Training Services June 18, 2024 Page 2 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 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. In July of 2023, the Police Department issued a Request for Proposal (RFP #23-113A) to identify and qualify suitable vendors capable of delivering a broad choice of homeland security related training courses taught by subject matter experts and/or recognized professionals in the field of law enforcement, fire, public health, and emergency management. Additionally, the RFP sought to identify and qualify suitable vendors who are capable of developing and delivering a broad range of homeland security related trainings. A summary of the proposals and offers received is as follows: 466 Vendors were notified 9 Santa Ana vendors notified 24 Vendors downloaded the RFP 6 Proposals received 0 Proposals received from a Santa Ana vendor Proposals were opened on August 23, 2023 and evaluated. An evaluation team reviewed and rated all proposals received to determine if necessary qualifications were met. The proposals were evaluated and scored according to criteria identified within the RFP, including Responsiveness to RFP (15%), Experience of Firm and Personnel (50%), Reasonableness of Cost (25%), and References (10%). Of the six (6) proposals received, all six (6) were determined to be responsive and were qualified based on their response to the specifications and requirements identified by the City. All qualified vendors will have similar agreements with varying scopes of work, and the Santa Ana Police Department's Homeland Security Division will request training courses from the selected vendors on an as -needed basis. As the selected vendor for this new agreement, Elite Command Training will support the Homeland Security Training Program to enhance capabilities across multiple disciplines and jurisdictions. Elite Command Training will provide delivery of the 0-305: USFA Type- 3 Incident Management Team courses, at $27,989 per class, for a total not to exceed amount of $279,890 over the course of grant years FY 2022 and FY 2023. If the agreement is extended by using one or both of the one-year options, then FY 2024 and FY 2025 grant funds will be included under the same "not to exceed" amount.