Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Carlos G. Bolanos, Sheriff
Subject: Agreement with Universal Protection Services for Countywide Security Services
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing a two-year extension to the agreement with Universal Protection Services, for security services at various County sites, for an extension amount not to exceed $12,977,286, which includes a two percent (2%) contingency, for the term of February 1, 2019 through June 30, 2021.
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BACKGROUND:
Contract security guard services have been used by San Mateo County at various locations since 1993. These services are currently utilized at the Hall of Justice, Courts, Coyote Point Marina, San Carlos Airport, Youth Services Center, Human Services Agency, Behavioral Health and Recovery Services, and the San Mateo Medical Center. Security guards screen incoming visitors for weapons; provide protection for County employees, clients and customers, jury members and the public; protect property; respond to emergencies in cooperation with first responder fire, law enforcement, or paramedic agencies; and through their presence, provide a deterrent to threats or acts of violence.
The existing contract for security guard services will expire on January 31, 2019. San Mateo County has the option of extending the contract for two additional years.
DISCUSSION:
In August 2015, a Request for Proposals was issued for security guard services. Of the 15 proposals received, Universal Protection Services, was selected as the best qualified firm to provide security services for the County. On January 26, 2016, the County and Universal Protection Services entered into an agreement for the performance of agreed upon countywide security services for the term of February 1, 2016 through January 31, 2019 in an amount not to exceed $14,108,910, with the option to extend for two years through January 31, 202...
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