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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-08-28 - AGENDA REPORTS - GOLDEN WEST K9 AGMT (2)CONSENT CALENDAR DATE: SUBJECT: DEPARTMENT: Agenda Item: qil CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AGENDA REPORT City Manager Approval: Item to be presented by: August 28, 2007 Peter Henne AWARD GOLDEN WEST K-9 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT Public Works RECOMMENDED ACTION 1. City Council award a contract through November 2009 for security services to Golden West K-9 for an amount not to exceed $317,500.00 per year, plus a 10 percent contingency, for a total of $349,250.00, and an annual consumer price index increase. 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. BACKGROUND The City of Santa Clarita has a need of unarmed security guard services for various City facilities, including City Hall, Metrolink stations, and park buildings. The presence of an appropriately uniformed security guard serves as a visible deterrent to reduce the threat of injury to the public, and prevents damage and loss of property within the parameters of each service location. In November 2003, the City entered into a contract (Contract No. 03-00484) with Golden West K-9 that allowed extensions through November 2009 with City Council approval. The original awarded contract included provisions for annual increases based on the consumer price index. Golden West K-9 is a business located in Santa Clarita, and was initially selected through the competitive bid process. Golden West K-9 currently holds an active Private Patrol Operator's License, and is in good standing with the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services. This company has provided excellent service to the City throughout the current contract period. Their staff is well-qualified and knowledgeable of the City's standards for security services, and has been responsive in meeting the City's needs on a day-to-day and emergency basis. Staff is confident that this firm has the experience and personnel available to continue to meet the City's needs for security services. Funds for this contract are currently budgeted in Fiscal Year 2007-2008, in Account Nos. 14501-5161.001 (City Hall), 14509-5161.001 (Metrolink Stations), 15204-5161.001 (Parks Facilities Maintenance), and 15203-5161.001 (Sports Complex). ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS Other action as determined by the City Council. FISCAL IMPACT Funds for this expenditure are budgeted in Fiscal Year 2007-2008 in Account Nos. 14501-5161.001 (City Hall), 14509-5161.001 (Metrolink Stations), 15204-5161.001 (Parks Facilities Maintenance), and 15203-5161.001 (Sports Complex). ATTACHMENTS