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Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute amendment No. 2 to the agreement (A-15371) with Universal Protection Services LP dba Allied Universal Security Services pursuant to the Request for Proposal (RFP) #10744 for uniformed security guard services, extending the agreement an additional one (1) year period (July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024) for a revised full agreement term of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024, and adding $1,800,000 for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $6,300,000.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Board of Supervisors:
Authorize the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad Medical Center (NMC) or his designee to execute amendment No. 2 to the agreement (A-15371) with Universal Protection Services LP dba Allied Universal Security Services pursuant to the Request for Proposal (RFP) #10744 for uniformed security guard services, extending the agreement an additional one (1) year period (July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024) for a revised full agreement term of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024, and adding $1,800,000 for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed $6,300,000.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Natividad Medical Center (NMC) is a 172 licensed bed acute care hospital in Salinas CA that is owned and operated by the County of Monterey. Security guard and patrol services is a very important and necessary part of hospital operations. Security at NMC is active 24/7 with designated posts with officers stationed at various locations throughout the hospital. Due to the unique environment of working in a hospital setting, NMC requires that all officers become AVADE certified, and medically cleared. Additionally, other stand-out responsibilities that NMC expects its selected security guard and patrol service vendor to adhere to include but are not limited to the following:
• have continuity, coordination, control, and consistency that delivers security and protection to the NMC buildings and Campus.
• receive uninterrupted security guard services, in which appropriate security levels are maintained at all times without interruption.
• be able to promptly receive additional officers as requested.
• provide constant vehicle patrol.
• provide an on-site manager to monitor and manage the guards and patrolmen daily.
Guard services being deemed necessary include security guard manned entry ways into the hospital such as the Emergency department, a manned presence within the Emergency department unit, manned unit in the Mental Health department, and a 24/7 manned security dispatch (watching cameras). In addition to the needed manned posts there are many situations where leadership (HAN) will need to call an additional guard to assist with a 1to1 (aggressive patient), this dynamic also alters the cost of security needs. Furthermore, the costs for security guard and patrol services going forward are projected to be roughly $1,800,000 annually.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Office of County Counsel has reviewed and approved this amendment No. 2 as to form, and the Auditor-Controller has reviewed and approved as to payment provisions. The amendment No. 2 has also been reviewed and approved by NMC’s Finance Committee and by its Board of Trustees on June 9, 2023.
FINANCING:
The cost for this amendment No. 2 is $1,800,000 which is included in the FY 2023-24 Recommended Budget.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
Create a safe environment for people to achieve their potential, leading businesses and communities to thrive and grow while reducing violent crimes.
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Prepared by: Felipe Enriquez, Director of Engineering and Safety, 783-2614
Approved by: Charles R. Harris, Chief Executive Officer, 783-2553
Attachments:
Allied Universal Security Services Amendment 2
Allied Universal Security Services Amendment 1
Allied Universal Security Services Agreement
Attachments on file with the Clerk of the Board