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Amendment to Agreement for Security Guard Services at GRU Facilities (NB)
Staff recommends extending the term of the contract with Fox Protective Services for the provision of security guard services at specified GRU facilities.
Explanation
The City Commission approved a three year contract for security guard services with Fox Protective Services, Inc. on November 22, 2004. The term of the contract extends through November 30, 2007 and provides for a three-year extension upon mutual agreement of the parties and negotiation of the contract prices. For any approved increase to the contract, 70% of the increase is allocated to the guard's hourly rate with the remainder covering administrative costs. The combined cost for these services to the Utility is approximately $350,000 annually.
Security guard personnel provide an important service to the Utility by protecting personnel and property. Some of the responsibilities include entranceway monitoring (foot traffic, vehicles and deliveries), monitoring security camera activity, patrolling premises, notifying appropriate authorities of security concerns, completing report logs and reports and keeping watch over people and facilities to ensure safety. Fox Protective Services, Inc. has been responsive to the Utility's requirements and has provided good service.
Recommendations
The City Commission 1) authorize the General Manager, or her designee, to negotiate and execute a three year amendment to extend the term of the agreement with Fox Protective Services, Inc. for the provision of security guard services at specified GRU facilities, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality in an amount not exceeding budgeted funds for these services; and 2) approve the issuance of purchase orders to Fox Protective Services, Inc. for these services, in amounts not exceeding budgeted amounts for each year of the contract amendment, subject to the final approval of funds for each year....
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