Title
CATS Transit Security Services
Action
Action:
A. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute unit price contracts with the following companies for transit security services for an initial term of three years:
- Strategic Security Corp,
- Professional Security Services (MBE), and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contracts for up to two, one-year terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contracts consistent with the purpose for which the contracts were approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Brent Cagle, CATS
David Moskowitz, CATS
Explanation
§ The city contracts with private security companies to provide security services for CATS’ transit facilities and fleet. As the primary security force, CATS will receive additional support from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) where needed when contracted security services are unable to respond or need additional assistance beyond their resources.
§ Contracted private security is a cost-effective solution to ensuring a safe and secure environment at CATS’ properties.
§ The contract scope allows for additional future security services to be provided for expanding security needs, future transit line expansions, and special events.
§ On July 19, 2022, the city issued a Request for Proposals (RFP); eight responses were received.
§ The companies selected best meet the city’s needs in terms of qualifications, experience, cost, and responsiveness to RFP requirements.
§ Both companies will work in tangent with each other and ensure all staff are supported by the resources, requirements, rules, regulations, and laws to ensure proper police and security services are available to support the needs of CATS and the City of Charlotte.
§ Strategic Security Corp will be awarded the company police contract and Professional Security Services (MBE) will be awarded the unarmed guard contract.
§ Increasing the number of unarmed guards provides a shift in security posture by increasing uniformed guards for a more visible preference on the transit system.
§ Estimated aggregated expenses for the initial three-year term are $40.3 million.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Professional Security Services is a city certified MBE.
Per Charlotte Business INClusion Policy: Part C: Section 2.1(a) The city shall not establish Subcontracting Goals for Contracts where (a) there are no subcontracting opportunities identified for the Contract; or (b)there are no MWBEs or SBEs certified to perform the scopes of work that the city regards as realistic opportunities for subcontracting.
These contracts meet the provisions of (a) - No subcontracting opportunities.
Fiscal Note
Funding: CATS Operating Budget