[Vision2020] The Plot Thickens (was What the . . . ?)

[Art Deco]

When a ship goes off course this far one has to wonder if the captain is asleep, drunk, or doesn't give a fiddler's bitch.

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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Saundra Lund 
  To: 'Art Deco' ; 'Vision 2020' ; 'Ken' 
  Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2010 12:07 AM
  Subject: The Plot Thickens (was What the . . . ?)


  Ken asked:

  "Have you noticed how Allied Barton kinda sounds like Halliburton?"

   

  YES!

   

  Wayne Fox asked:

  "I wonder if the proposed agreement has a clause mandating that UI students be given preference in hiring."

   

  The answer is NO.

   

  While I'm not going to paste everything here to avoid the ire of people on dial-up, the following is courtesy of the SBOE Web site (http://www.boardofed.idaho.gov/meetings/board/board_meeting.asp, click on August 11-12, 2010, and then Business Affairs & Human Resources - Finance, and go to page 321 for the AlliedBarton section; or page 189 if you're interested in the MPD contract info).

   

  I'll also preference the below by saying that the costs listed don't mean that's what AB employees will actually be paid - remember, profit is built into the contract.  Clearly, though, any health insurance costs and "Additional Special Duty Costs" and holidays worked will be IN ADDITION to the $371K (for the first year) annual fees.  And, don't even get me started on how those costs will hike up the cost . . . and how crazy it is for the UI to pay $54K for a fulltime "Account Manager," and how absolutely insane the hours are for a college campus where security after dark and during party hours and on weekends should be a priority.  And, the spelling?!  For a UNIVERSITY contract?!?!  Phuleze!  And, I've yet to figure out why the City of Moscow would be submitting Invoices for AB (BAHR - Section II Tab 12 Page 6)!

   

  Also, please note the extensive <snort> training required by the contract!  I guess the UI can look forward to the same kind of FUBAR other entities contracting with AB have encountered, all for the bargain price of $371K.  I guess we should be grateful <snort> for the 2% "discount" that I'm not seeing . . . 

   

  1.3 SCOPE OF SERVICES

  The bid price shall include everything necessary for the prosecution and completion of this Agreement, including, but not limited to, furnishing all materials, equipment, management, superintendence, labor, and service, except as otherwise provided in this Agreement.  AlliedBarton Security Services agrees to provde the following services:

   

  One Account Manager at the billing rate of $26.04 per hour (40 hours per week) working day shift

   

  One Shift Supervisor at the billing rate of $17.14 per hour.  (40 hours per week) Saturday and Sunday dayshift, Monday through Wednesday swingshift.

   

  Part Time and Full Time Security Officers at the billing rate of $15.82 (342 hours per week) typically one officer dayshift with 3 officers after hours and weekends.

   

  Annual Fees $371,157 to be paid quarterly per section 1.6 INVOICES and the Univesity will receive a 2% discount for four (4) quarterly payments of $90,933.50. The period year of service October 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011 is not a full year and shall be prorated to include three (3) quarterly payments of $90,933.50.

   

  All efforts will be made to maintain the foregoing schedule; however, changes may be made to provide flexibility and to address particular needs of the parties. AlliedBarton will provide special event coverage ("Additional Special Duty") at a cost of $25.00 per hour. Any Additional Special Duty must be agreed upon and approved by the parties in writing prior to any use. The approving office for the university is Risk Management. Additional Special Duty will be separately invoiced as per Section 1.6 INVOICES.

   

  AlliedBarton to furnish all uniforms, eight (8) hours of on the job training, CPR, firstaid, and AED certification. AlliedBarton to furnish cell phones. AlliedBarton will provide four (4) hours annually of refresher training.

   

  The following six days are considered holidays and are not included in the regular contracted hours: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and Labor Day. Hourly billing rates for holiday's are: Shift Suprevisor $25.71, Security Officer $23.73. Work shall be planned and scheduled prior to the holiday and shall be agreed to by the parties in writing. The approving office for the university is Risk Management.

   

  The University shall be direct billed for single coverage medical benefits at a rate of $101.54 per month per officer utilizing such coverage. Invoices for medical benefits shall be paid by the University to Contractor within 30 days of receipt of the invoice.

   

  The University shall provide one (1) vehicle for security use.

   

  1.4 TERM OF AGREEMENT

  The initial term of this agreement shall be from October 1, 2010 through June 30, 2014. The term of this agreement may, if mutually agreed, be extended by two (2) three- (3-) year

  increments for a total of six (6) additional years, provided AlliedBarton receives written notice of each extension at least one-hundred eighty (180) days prior to the expiration date of such term or extension. During extension periods, all terms and conditions of this Agreement shall remain in effect.

   
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