Approve 3-year security contract with Allied Universal for $1.9 million
In Plain English
The city needs security guards at City Hall, the port, and community centers after recent theft and vandalism. Allied Universal scored highest among 29 companies that bid on the work. If approved, the city pays $579,000 in 2025, rising to $637,000 by 2027.
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Votes
Motion to approve the contract as modified to a one-year contract from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025
7 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The council unanimously approved a one-year security contract with Allied Universal Security Services, though they shortened it from the proposed three-year term. The city will pay $579,000 in 2025 for guards at City Hall, the port, and community centers following recent theft and vandalism problems. Allied Universal was selected after beating out 28 other companies in the bidding process. By approving only one year instead of three, the council can reassess the arrangement before committing to the full contract that would have cost $637,000 by 2027.
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Public Comments
2 people commented (2 spoke at the meeting).
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