Title
CATS Transit Security Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve a three-year contract for up to $5,890,960 annually with G4S Secure Solutions USA Inc. for transit security services at various transit facilities, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to extend the contract for 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):
John Lewis, CATS
Kenneth Chapman, CATS
Explanation
§ The City contracts with a private security company to provide security services for CATS’ transit facilities and fleet. These private security services provide additional support to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s (CMPD) efforts.
§ Contracted private security is a cost-effective solution to ensuring safety and security at CATS’ properties for one half of the annual cost of utilizing a sworn CMPD officer.
§ A team composed of CATS and CMPD representatives evaluated the contract for award selection and adherence to the terms.
§ The contract scope allows for additional future security services to be provided for future transit line expansions and special events.
§ The City will retain the right to terminate the contract immediately for default including, among other things, any violation of law.
§ On July 13, 2018, the City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP); two proposals were received.
§ G4S Secure Solutions USA Inc. best meets the City’s needs in terms of qualifications, experience, cost, and responsiveness to RFP requirements that included company experience in a transit environment and staff qualifications.
§ The estimated annual expenditures are $5,890,960, for an estimated total of $17,672,880 over the three-year term.
§ This action will award a new three-year contract, while the preceding item is presented to Council to amend the current contract.
Charlotte Business INClusion
The City negotiates subcontracting participation after the proposal selection process (Part C: Section 2.1(h) of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy).
G4S has committed 17.33% ($1,020,903) of the annual contract amount (equaling $5,104,517 of the potential five-year contract amount) to the following certified firm(s):
§ Professional Security Services (MBE) ($1,020,903 annually) (unarmed security guard & video monitoring services)
Fiscal Note
Funding: CATS Operating Budget