Department of Public Safety Optimum Staffing Study

The City of Sunnyvale is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to deliver professional services for a comprehensive analysis of staffing levels and configurations within the Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety (DPS), specifically focusing on police, fire, and emergency medical services. The work of the contract involves a thorough review of DPS staffing levels and assignments used to provide emergency services to the community. The objective is to determine whether current staffing levels and configurations are effective in delivering public safety services, or to identify alternative approaches that maintain or improve service levels while considering funding limitations and cost effectiveness. This solicitation is issued by the City of Sunnyvale. The background of this contract centers on the unique structure of the Sunnyvale DPS, which provides emergency police, fire, and emergency medical services through a single department comprised of sworn officers trained across all disciplines. This distinctive model requires the selected consultant to possess a deep understanding of police, fire, and emergency medical services, as well as an open-minded approach to evaluating alternative staffing configurations. The contract requirements specify that the consultant must analyze the current organization of DPS, which is structured under the Director of Public Safety into three bureaus: Police Services, Fire Services, and Special Operations. The department is staffed by 292.75 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions, with 204 sworn Public Safety Officers. Patrol operations within the Police Services Bureau are organized into two teams, each consisting of five squads that work on alternating days. Each team includes 34 Public Safety Officers and 5 Lieutenants, all of whom work a 4-11 schedule. The Special Operations Bureau provides specialized services such as Investigations, Crime Prevention, and Personnel and Training, all staffed by Public Safety Officers. Additional services, including Animal Control and the Office of Emergency Services, are also part of the department's responsibilities. Instructions on submission are not provided in the text above.