HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-05-26 - AGENDA REPORTS - SECURITY SERVICE CONTR (2)Agenda Item: 7
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR City Manager Approval:
Item to be presented by:
DATE: May 26, 2009
SUBJECT: AWARD SECURITY SERVICES CONTRACT
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. City Council award the contract for security services to North American Security in the
amount of $282,833, plus a 5 percent contingency of $14,142, for a total amount not to
exceed $296,975 per year, plus annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) increases.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to modify the award in the event that issues of
impossibility of performance arise, execute up to four annual renewals not to exceed
$296,975 per year, plus annual CPI increases, contingent upon the appropriation of funds by
the City Council in the annual budget for such fiscal year and execute all documents, subject
to City Attorney approval.
BACKGROUND
The City of Santa Clarita has a need for 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.
An invitation to bid was published two times on March 26, 2009, and March 29, 2009. The
following bid responses were opened by the Purchasing Division on April 23, 2009:
Vendor
Location
Bid
North American Security
Los Angeles, CA
$282,832.83
Altech Protective Services
Los Angeles, CA
$295,984.08
World Private Security
Northridge, CA
$297,198.50
International Services, Inc.
Torrance, CA
$307,023.64
Securitas Security Services
Van Nuys, CA
$310,691.39
All Nation Security Service
Los Angeles, CA
$315,015.67
Cypress Security
San Francisco, CA
$316,239.86
The Alpha Omega Group
Inglewood, CA
$321,342.00
National Security Services
Rosamond, CA
$322,649.52
Golden West K-9
Santa Clarita, CA
$362,344.16
Kingdom Security, Inc.
San Diego, CA
$365,993.11
Minders Protective Services
Wildomar, CA
$367,716.50
Professional Security Services
Los Angeles, CA
$367,836.72
Commercial Security Services
Gardena, CA
$398,792.00
Copper Eagle Patrol
Santa Clarita, CA
$416,087.00
RECO Protective Services
Rosamond, CA
$432,603.20
All bidders responded to the City's change in service hours at the City Hall building. The
contract amount of $296,975 reflects this reduction from last year's hours.
Staff recommends the contract award go to the lowest qualified bidder, North American Security.
They are licensed by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureau of Security
and Investigative Service, Private Patrol Operators License 11813. The contractor's bid was
reviewed for accuracy and conformance to the contract documents and found to be complete.
References were checked and indicate this contractor performs work to the customer's
satisfaction.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for this contract have been requested in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 budget in Accounts
14501-5161.001 (City Hall), 14509-5161.001 (Metrolink Stations), 15202-5161.001,
15203-5161.001, and 15204-5161.001 (Parks Facilities Maintenance), and 15205-5161.001
(Sports Complex).
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