REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Action on an Agreement with First Shield Security and Patrol, Inc. for Citywide Security Guard Services
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Deliver and Enhance High-Quality Efficient Services and Infrastructure
BACKGROUND
The City contracts with private security firms to provide security services at various City sites. These security services are required to safeguard persons and property, deter criminal activity, assist visitors and employees, and provide supplemental security services for citywide special events. Currently, the Department of Public Works (DPW) and the Parks & Recreation Department (Parks) contract for security services at the following sites:
* Santa Clara Convention Center Maintenance District #183 and Tasman Garage for DPW
* Construction site and SVP infrastructure located at the old Santa Clara Golf & Tennis Club location for Parks
The current agreements will be expiring, and it is necessary to have new agreements in place.
DISCUSSION
Pursuant to City Code Section 2.105.330, a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) was conducted for this procurement, with the award recommendation based on "best value". The factors considered in the award were experience, technical capability, and cost.
In May 2021, the City released an RFP for Citywide Security Guard Services. The RFP was published on Periscope S2G (formerly BidSync), the City's e-procurement system. A total of 74 companies viewed the RFP, and 13 proposals were received from the following firms:
1. A.G. Coast, Inc. dba California Panther Security
2. American Guard Services, Inc.
3. Anthem Protective Services
4. Avlon Security
5. Creative Security Company
6. First Shield Security and Patrol, Inc.
7. Good Guard Security, Inc.
8. Marina Security Services, Inc.
9. Security Systems Management, Inc.
10. Universal Protection Service, LP dba Allied Universal Security Services
11. Universal Semiconductor, Inc. dba Universal Security Company
12. World Private Security Services, In...
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