Title
CATS Transit Security Contract Amendment
Action
Action:
Approve contract amendment #3 for $1,000,000 to G4S Secure Solutions (USA), Inc. to provide transit security services through the end of its contract term on October 11, 2018.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
John Lewis, CATS
Kenneth Chapman, CATS
Explanation
§ The City contracts with G4S Secure Solutions (USA), Inc. (G4S) to provide security services for CATS’ transit facilities and fleet. These private security services provide additional support to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s efforts.
§ Contracted private security is a cost-effective solution to ensure safety and security for approximately one half of the annual cost of utilizing sworn officers.
§ City Council approved a contract with G4S on August 26, 2013, but the contract did not include funds to provide security services for the Blue Line Extension.
§ The contract requires an additional $1,000,000 to cover the cost of security services for the newly expanded transit system until the end of the contract term on October 11, 2018. This amount supports the increase in cost since the opening of the BLE on March 16, 2018, through the end of the contract term.
§ This is anticipated to be the final amendment on this contract and a subsequent item will be presented to Council to award a new three-year contract.
Charlotte Business INClusion
G4S has committed 15.00% ($150,000) of the total contract amendment amount to the following certified firm(s):
§ Professional Security Services (MBE) ($150,000) (unarmed security guard and video monitoring services)
Fiscal Note
Funding: CATS Operating Budget