Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Raymond Hodges, Director, Department of Housing
Subject: Amendment to Agreement with ExecuSheild for security services at
Casa Esperanza, 1818 El Camino Real, Redwood City, California
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing and directing the Director of the Department of Housing, or designee, in consultation with the County Attorney, to amend the agreement with Execushield, Inc. by (1) extending the term of the agreement until May 31, 2023; (2) increasing the amount payable pursuant to the agreement to a maximum of $349,999; and (3) broadening the scope of work to include fire watch duties.
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BACKGROUND:
Pursuant to the Board's authorization (Resolution No. 078452), the County applied for and received a funding award from the Homekey Program to help finance the acquisition of a 51-unit hotel, Comfort Inn & Suites, located at 1818 El Camino Real in Redwood City (APN: 053-122-160) ("Property"), to provide permanent affordable housing for some of the County's most vulnerable residents, including chronically homeless and homeless individuals and households/families.
On January 4, 2022, the County acquired the Property for $17,000,000. (Resolution No. 078646).
On March 22, 2021, the County issued Request for Proposal (RFP) 1445, seeking a company to provide general security services at the Property. Following a competitive solicitation, Execushield was selected.
On April 21, 2022, the County entered into an agreement with Execushield. The term of this agreement is currently from April 21, 2022, through March 31, 2023, and with one 2-year option to extend.
DISCUSSION:
The current agreement with Execushield is for a maximum of $199,999.00 which will be nearly, or fully, expended as of January/February 2023. An extension of the agreement is needed so that Execushield will continue to provide on-site security services unti...
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