Title
Security Services for Charlotte Water
Action
Action:
A. Approve a unit price contract with Harrisburg Security, Inc. (SBE) for Charlotte Water security monitoring and patrol services for a term of three years, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to two, one-year terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contract consistent with the purpose for which the contract was approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Angela Charles, Charlotte Water
Shawn Coffman, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ This contract provides monitoring and patrol services (combined with existing physical security, safety procedures, and relationships with public safety) that support a safe working environment for employees at Charlotte Water facilities.
§ The company will work with utility staff and local law enforcement to provide added security for publicly owned critical infrastructure.
§ On February 10, 2026, the city issued a Request for Proposals (RFP); five responses were received.
§ Harrisburg Security, Inc. best meets the city’s needs in terms of qualifications, experience, cost, and responsiveness to RFP requirements.
§ At renewal, potential price adjustments may be considered based on legitimate and justified increases in the cost of doing business. The ability to consider price adjustments also allows the city to accept decreases, if warranted.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $1,775,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
Harrisburg Security, Inc. is a city-certified SBE. The city negotiates contract participation after the proposal selection process. Harrisburg Security, Inc. has committed 36% of the total contract to the following certified firm(s):
§ Sentinel Group Six, LLC (MBE) (security monitoring and patrol services)
§ South Eastern Public Safety Group, Inc. (SBE) (security monitoring and patrol services)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Operating Budget