PILLAR: Core
AGENDA DATE: October 8, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): Citywide
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
PRIORITY: N/A
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a five-year service contract, with two one-year renewal options, for fingerprint based criminal history record checks and security threat assessments for the Department of Aviation - Airport Research and Development Foundation dba Transportation Security Clearinghouse, only proposer - Not to exceed $1,630,839.00 - Financing: Aviation Fund (subject to annual appropriations)
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BACKGROUND
This action does not encumber funds; the purpose of a service contract is to establish firm pricing for services, for a specific term, which are ordered on an as needed basis.
This service contract will provide for fingerprint based criminal history record checks and security threat assessments for the Department of Aviation (AVI). This service contract will allow AVI to process fingerprint based criminal history record checks on individuals who work in security sensitive areas and are being issued Love Field Airport identification badges. Transportation Security Administration, in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulation CFR Part 1542, requires each air carrier airport to submit background check information for individuals having unescorted access. Security threat assessments provide access to media through a certified Designated Aviation Channeling solution.
A five-member committee from the following departments reviewed and evaluated the qualifications:
* Dallas Police Department (1)
* Department of Aviation (1)
* Department of Human Resources (1)
* Office of Procurement Services (2)*
*The Office of Procurement Services evaluated cost, local preference, and the Business Inclusion and Development Plan, if applicable.
The committee selected the successful respondent on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualifications under th...
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