COPS_Accreditation_Executed_Agreement.pdf

This is an executed agreement between the City of Homestead Police Department and an accreditation consultant to provide expert guidance and technical support for achieving and maintaining compliance with Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA) standards. The consultant will assist the department in preparing for both initial and reaccreditation assessments through comprehensive gap analyses, staff training and mentoring, documentation development, mock assessment preparation, and guidance through final on-site evaluations. Key deliverables include a Project Implementation Plan, policy and standard operating procedures review and revisions, mock assessment preparation and execution, and a Final Accreditation Readiness Report submitted to the CFA. The engagement spans approximately 12 to 18 months across four distinct phases, with the consultant working collaboratively with command staff, accreditation managers, and assigned personnel to review and align current policies, procedures, and operational practices with CFA accreditation requirements. The solicitation was released on February 4, 2026, with a submission deadline of February 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST, and vendors were encouraged to schedule pre-submission site visits.

The contract is fixed-price with an Independent Cost Estimate of $50,000, comprising $47,550 in labor costs at rates ranging from $110 to $125 per hour for certified accreditation professionals and $2,450 in travel and onsite expenses, with comparable Florida agency CFA consulting contracts typically ranging from $45,000 to $65,000. The entire $50,000 cost is funded through Department of Justice grant funds with no city cost-share requirement. The successful contractor must be registered to conduct business in Florida, maintain professional liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, and comply with E-Verify requirements and federal allowability standards. Minimum qualifications require at least two years of accreditation consulting experience with Florida law enforcement agencies, prior service as an Accreditation Manager, Team Leader, or Assessor, proficiency with PowerDMS software, and three professional references from state agencies served within the past five years. The procurement is subject to federal requirements applicable to DOJ-funded contracts, including compliance with 2 CFR Part 200 and the DOJ Financial Guide, and is governed by Florida law with venue in Miami-Dade County.