TO: Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Cale Curtis, City Manager
DATE: July 7, 2021
Title
RESOLUTION - AWARDING BID NO. 2021-006 - SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD SERVICES TO THE BUTLER GROUP OF SOUTH FLORIDA, LLC d/b/a NEXTAFF IN THE AMOUNT OF $17.89 PER HOUR FOR CROSSING GUARDS AND $17.89 PER HOUR FOR SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL; PROVIDING FOR TERMINATION OF SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BACKGROUND:
The City advertised for bids for school crossing guards and supervisory personnel. Bid packets were requested by and provided to twelve interested parties. Three bids were received and considered.
Currently, these services are performed by employees of Action Labor of Florida, LLC at a rate of $17.95 per hour for both school crossing guards and supervisory personnel. Staff anticipates utilizing nineteen crossing guards at fourteen crossings during the school year. One supervisor will also be required for each school day. The new bid pricing offered by The Butler Group of South Florida, LLC d/b/a Nextaff will allow for a slight decrease in the hourly rates paid for these services. The rate for both crossing guards and supervisory personnel will be $17.89 per hour.
Staff recommends awarding the bid to The Butler Group of South Florida, LLC d/b/a Nextaff, the second lowest bidder that was found responsive and responsible, as the lowest bidder, Kemp Group International Corporation, subsequently asked to withdraw from the bid as they would not be able to pay present school crossing guards the salary they currently make.
RECOMMENDATION: Award to The Butler Group of South Florida, LLC d/b/a Nextaff
FISCAL IMPACT: Approximately $115,000 historically (subject to change based on new rates)
GL Account No. 001-1810-521.31-09
CONTACT PERSON: Jonathan Shaw, Chief of Police
Spencer Shambray, CPPB, Purchasing Manager