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Authorization to enter into Professional Security Services Agreements to provide security services at various CHA properties.
presenter
Presenter: Leonard Langston, Jr., Interim Chief Property Officer
Recommendation
The Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) of the Chicago Housing Authority (“CHA”) recommends that the CHA Board of Commissioners (“Board”) approve the award of contracts to the below listed contractors in the aggregate not-to-exceed amount of $288,000,000.00 consisting of a contract value of $110,532,586.00 for a 2-year base term with three (3) one-year option terms. The combined amount is $177,467,414.00, to provide professional security services to various CHA properties.
The Board further authorizes the CEO to approve each request to exercise the options awarded under the contracts and re-allocate contract values amongst awardees, as necessary. Each option term shall only be exercised individually and at the time of the expiration of the prior contract term.
The Board also delegates authority to the CEO or his designee to assign or reassign security contractors as required by CHA.
Recommended Awardees
Benford Protection Group LLC
Blue Line Security Solutions LLC
Kates Detective & Security Agency, Inc.
ODOM Security Services PLLC
Opportune Security Services PLLC
Page Security & Investigation Services Incorporated
Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.
Aggregate Total: $288,000,000.00
The requested action complies in all material respects with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, and CHA policies. CHA staff has completed all necessary due diligence to support the submission of this initiative.
Funding
MTW Funds
Background
CHA solicited proposals from qualified vendors to provide comprehensive security for all sites listed in the RFP. Successful vendors had to demonstrate expertise in providing safety and security services for a variety of property styles and exhibit their qualifications by providing staf...
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