Title
Charlotte Water Security Monitoring and Patrol Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve unit price contract with Harrisburg Security, Inc. for security monitoring and patrol services for an initial term of two years, and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract for up to five, 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 Lee, Charlotte Water
Shawn Coffman, Charlotte Water
Explanation
§ Provide monitoring and patrol services (combined with existing physical security, safety procedures, and relationships with public safety) which support a safer working environment for on-duty employees at Charlotte Water-operated facilities.
§ The vendor will work with utility staff and local law enforcement to provide added security for publicly-owned, critical infrastructure.
§ On February 28, 2019, the city issued a Request for Proposals (RFP); three responses were received.
§ Harrisburg Security, Inc. best meets the city’s needs in terms of qualifications, experience, cost, and responsiveness to RFP requirements.
§ Annual expenditures are estimated to be $500,000.
Charlotte Business INClusion
The city solicited proposals only from city certified SBEs, therefore 100% of the project participation is being committed to the following certified firm (Part A: Section 2.3 of the Charlotte Business INClusion Policy):
§ Harrisburg Security, Inc. (SBE) (security monitoring and patrol services)
Fiscal Note
Funding: Charlotte Water Operating Budget