Item 18 - Agreements for Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Training Agreements

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Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Training Agreements November 19, 2024 Page 2 4 6 8 2 includes providing training and procuring equipment utilized by 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 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. On December 18, 2023 the Police Department issued three (3) Requests for Proposals (RFP #23-187A, #23-188A, and #23-189A) on the City’s online bid management and publication system 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 fields of fire, public health, and emergency management. A summary of the proposals and offers received is as follows: 1,517 Vendors were notified 0 Santa Ana vendors notified 51 Vendors downloaded the RFP 15 Proposals received 0 Proposals received from a Santa Ana vendor Proposals were opened on January 11, 2024 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 15 proposals received, all 15 were determined to be responsive and qualified based on their response to the specifications and requirements identified by the City. After the evaluation process, the Santa Ana Police Department Homeland Security Division determined that the following vendors best met the City’s specifications, demonstrated vast experience working with similar-sized California public agencies, and would be best suited to provide training courses on an as-needed basis: