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Library: 001-0336-571-0-3400

The City of Riviera Beach advertised RFP 476-14 Security Guard Services on February 15, 2015 and on the City's webpage on February 17, 2015 to solicit qualified proposers to provide security guard services for the City of Riviera Beach.

Thirteen (13) proposals were received and evaluated on May 14, 2015, the evaluation committee consisting of two Police Captains, Assistant Police Chief, Marina Director, Billing & Collections Manager, Interim Purchasing Manager and Buyers, convened to review and discuss the responses to the RFP for Security Guard Services.

In accordance with the RFP’s evaluation process, the three (3) top ranked firms (A & Associates, Best Protective Services and Giddens Security Corporation) were “Shortlisted” and invited for oral presentations. On June 24, 2015, the three responsive firms were invited to give oral presentations before the committee to discuss their approach and ability to meet or exceed the service requirements of the City, their business operation, their fees and qualifications of those persons assigned to work with or Consult with the City on this project.

As a result of the written and oral interview, an overall score was calculated based on the sum of both evaluations. The results were:

The number one ranked firm A & Associates, was approved for award on Resolution 103-15. However, on January 3rd, 2017 A & Associates submitted a resignation letter, dated January 3^rd, 2017, and effective January 3rd, 2017, no longer provided Armed Security Guards as required by the contract. Therefore, the number two ranked firm, Giddens Security Corporation was contacted to provide Armed Security Guards for City Hall and the Library on an emergency basis.