Title
A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Execute A Blanket Purchase Agreement With Security Pro Systems For The Installation Of Ballistic Glass, Windows, Doors, And Related Equipment At Hollywood City Hall In An Amount Up To $165,000.00.
Strategic Plan Focus
Public Safety
Body
Staff Recommends: Approval of the attached Resolution.
Explanation:
Hollywood City Hall has experienced several security breaches during the past several years by unauthorized individuals who have attempted to access employee office areas. Vulnerabilities identified throughout City Hall by staff include outdated doors and windows in offices, aging elevators in which the public can access the fourth-floor executive offices, and a City Commission chamber without adequate security apparatus for elected officials. While adding a roving security guard at City Hall to complement the existing three guards on the first floor has improved security throughout the building, vulnerabilities remain. Better security infrastructure is needed to help mitigate a threat to personnel inside the building.
City staff solicited an Invitation For Bid ("IFB") in March 2024 for vendors with experience and expertise in installing bullet-resistant windows, doors, and other materials inside government buildings and/or financial institutions where bullet-resistant infrastructure is commonly installed. The IFB asked bidders to measure 27 locations at City Hall, as specified by City staff, where bullet-resistant windows, doors and related materials must or may be installed. Due to the high cost of installing bullet-resistant windows, doors and other materials at all 27 locations at City Hall, the City administration identified ten locations as being mandatory for the installation of bullet-resistant windows, doors, and other materials: the east and west entrances on the first floor, which along with the security gu...
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