STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Core
AGENDA DATE: June 25, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): Citywide
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
EXECUTIVE: Donzell Gipson
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a four-year service price agreement for armed and unarmed security guards and associated security services for citywide use - Universal Protection Service LP dba Allied Universal Security Services, most advantageous proposer of thirty-two - Estimated amount of $58,102,492.88 - Financing: General Fund ($13,214,310.40), Dallas Water Utilities Fund ($21,787,085.28), Stormwater Drainage Management Fund ($1,151,088.16), and Aviation Fund ($21,950,009.04) (subject to annual appropriations)
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BACKGROUND
This action does not encumber funds; the purpose of a service price agreement is to establish firm pricing for services, for a specific term, which are ordered on an as needed basis according to annual budgetary appropriations. The estimated amount is intended as guidance rather than a cap on spending under the agreement, so that actual need combined with the amount budgeted will determine the amount spent under this agreement.
This service price agreement will provide for armed and unarmed security guards and associated security services. This agreement will allow the security guards to perform the following duties on behalf of the City:
* Monitor and respond to building security and fire system equipment
* Patrol by vehicle and/or on foot in accordance with established routes and schedules
* Observe visitors for compliance with facility rules and regulations
* Intercept persons attempting to gain unauthorized access
* Respond to conditions or circumstances that pose a potential hazard or danger to personnel or property
* Provide comprehensive inspections and ensure all assigned facilities and/or equipment are secure
* Provide surveillance and security at airport facilities
* Verify personnel and vehicle identific...
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