Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Jas Sandhar, Procurement Director
Subject: Agreement with Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc. for security services at County Office Building 3, Assessment Appeals Board hearings, and Board of Supervisors meetings, for the term of December 1, 2026 through November 30, 2029, in an amount not to exceed $850,000
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing and directing the Board President to execute an agreement with Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc. for security services at County Office Building 3, Assessment Appeals Board hearings, and Board of Supervisors meetings, for the term of December 1, 2026 through November 30, 2029, in an amount not to exceed $850,000.
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BACKGROUND:
The County Executive’s Office requires general security services at its facilities, including the County Office Building 3 (COB3), Building 500, to maintain safe and secure environments for County staff and members of the public.
On February 23, 2026, the Procurement Department publicly posted RFP No. 2026-RFP-00354 for General Security Services, undertaking a competitive solicitation to identify a contractor to provide security services for use by County departments.
The RFP closed on April 27, 2026. Fifteen proposals were received. An evaluation panel completed an orientation on May 7, 2026, conducted a strengths and weaknesses discussion on June 1, 2026, and held interviews with candidate firms on June 17, 2026.
As a result of the evaluation process, Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc. (Inter-Con) was selected as the highest scoring proposer. On August 25, 2026, the Procurement Department executed a Countywide agreement with Inter-Con to initiate transition of security services. County departments were authorized to negotiate individual agreements with Inter-Con to address their particular security needs to commence following the transition period.
DISCUSSION:
Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc. is an experienced provider of security services and is well suited to the County's security needs at County Center. Under the new proposed agreement, which will be held by the Procurement Division on behalf of the County Executive's Office, Inter-Con will provide three unarmed security officers at County Office Building 3 (500 County Center, Redwood City), Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and one supplemental security officer for each Assessment Appeals Board hearing and each Board of Supervisors meeting, including special sessions as requested, at the hourly rates set forth in the agreement (“Agreement”). The Agreement also requires Inter-Con to offer continued employment to the security officers currently assigned to these sites, at no less than their current rate of pay and with employer-paid healthcare coverage.
County staff recommends that the Board authorize an Agreement with Inter-Con for security services at County Office Building 3, Assessment Appeals Board hearings, and Board of Supervisors meetings, for a three-year term of December 1, 2026 through November 30, 2029, in an amount not to exceed $850,000. The Agreement includes an option to extend the term for two additional years at the County's sole discretion.
The Agreement complies with the Board’s policy for security services contracts, as set forth in Resolution No. 081530, in that Inter-Con: (1) has a collective bargaining agreement with SEIU; (2) fully complies with the required 90-day retention period for qualified displaced security personnel, including cause-only discharge protections during this window; and (3) complies with paying employees no less than their current rate of pay, recognizing County-servicing hire dates for seniority, and providing the required standard health coverage.
The resolution contains the County's standard provisions allowing amendment of the County fiscal obligations by a maximum of $25,000 (in aggregate).
The accompanying resolution and Agreement have been reviewed and approved as to form by the County Attorney.
PERFORMANCE MEASURE:
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Measure |
FY 2026-27 |
FY 2027-28 |
FY 2028-29 |
FY 2029-30 |
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Percent of County Office Building 3 security posts fully staffed each workday (target) |
100% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
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Percent of scheduled Assessment Appeals Board hearings and Board of Supervisors meetings with supplemental officer coverage (target) |
100% |
100% |
100% |
100% |
COMMUNITY IMPACT:
This Agreement supports San Mateo County's commitment to safe and welcoming public facilities. Consistent security coverage at County Office Building 3 and at Assessment Appeals Board hearings and Board of Supervisors meetings helps protect County staff and members of the public who come to County Center to conduct business and take part in public meetings. The Agreement's employee retention and compensation provisions also provide continuity for the security officers currently assigned to these sites.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The term of the Agreement with Inter-Con is December 1, 2026 through November 30, 2029, and the amount not to exceed is $850,000. Costs incurred under this agreement are paid by the County Executive's Office from its adopted budget. Costs for FY 2026-27 are reflected in the FY 2026-27 Adopted Budget, and costs for future fiscal years will be included in future budgets.