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Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. ITB LB14-082 and award a contract to General Security Service, Inc., of Wilmington, CA, for providing security guard services, in an annual amount of $325,000, and authorize a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $32,500 for a total annual amount not to exceed $357,500, for a period of two years, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; authorize City Manager or designee to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary amendments thereto; and
Amend purchase order No. BPLB14000043 with General Security Services, Inc., by adding $55,000 for a total amount not to exceed $125,000. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
City Council approval is requested to enter into an annual contract with General Security Service, Inc., for providing security guard services at several City sites for the following departments: Health and Human Services-various facilities, including Housing Authority; Human Resources-various facilities, including the Career Transition Center; Library Services-various branch libraries; Parks, Recreation and Marine-various locations; and, Public Works-various locations.
The primary role of security guards is to ensure the safety and security of the property, buildings and any employees or visitors. The City has utilized contract security guard services for nine years at these same locations. They also provide additional services, which include: monitoring parking areas, responding to staff calls for assistance, initiating calls to the Police or Fire Departments, as needed, and completing incident reports. In addition, the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine utilizes these services to provide security for various events on an as-needed basis.
The previous contract with General Security Service, Inc., expired on July 15, 2014. An interim purchase order in the amount of $70,000 was issued to continue service...
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