Placement: Consent Agenda
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Award Contract #20220049 for the Continuity of Operations / Continuity of Government ( COOP/COG ) Plan.
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Submitted By: India Barr, Procurement Agent I, Procurement Management Department (PMD).
Summary Brief ( Agreements/Contracts )
1. Prepared by: India Barr, Procurement Agent I (PMD).
2. Parties: City of Port St. Lucie and The Olson Group, LTD
3. Purpose: Creation of a Continuity of Operations / Continuity of Government Plan to ensure the City of Port Saint Lucie Government can perform its mission essential functions regardless of the level of emergency the City incurs.
4. New/Renewal/Modified: New.
5. Duration: 18 months with no option to renew.
6. Benefits to the City: Assuring the City continues its mission, essential work functions and governance during times of disaster.
7. Cost to the City of Port St. Lucie: One time expenditure of $79,000.00.
Presentation Information: N/A
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council award Contract #20220049 and enter into a unit price contract with The Olson Group, LTD for the (COOP/COG) Plan.
Alternate Recommendation:
1. Move that the Council approve the recommendation and award Contract #20220049.
2. Move that the Council not approve Contract #20220049 and provide staff with direction.
Background:
The City of Port St. Lucie employs over 1,200 personnel in various fields including attorneys, police, public works, finance and numerous other professions. It became apparent during the COVID-19 pandemic of the City's need to have an up to date Continuity of Operations / Continuity of Government (COOP/ COG) Plan. At various times throughout the pandemic, the City had up to 20% of its workforce unable to work due to COVID-19. If the City incurs another major wave of COVID-19 infections or any other major medical disaster, leaving a greater number of employees unable to work, the City will have to implement COOP related measures to deliver essential...
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