To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: CAMERON HARDING, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
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APPROVE THE EIGHTH AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH UNIVERSAL PROTECTION SERVICE, DBA ALLIED UNIVERSAL SECURITY SERVICES, FOR CONTINUED TRANSIT CENTER SECURITY SERVICES THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2022 FOR AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $38,860.76.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On July 14, 2011, the City of Redondo Beach issued a Request For Proposals (RFP) for on-site security services at the South Bay Galleria Transit Center. City Council awarded the agreement to Cypress Private Security (CPS) on November 15, 2011, for a one-year term effective January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012, and provided an option to extend on a month-to-month basis for up to two years, to allow for the construction and relocation of the Transit Center to 1541 Kingsdale Avenue. Since that time, Council has approved seven contract amendments that have extended the term and completed an Assignment Agreement which transferred ownership to Universal Protection Service, LP, DBA Allied Universal Security Services (AUS).
An extension to the agreement is necessary to maintain security services until the new transit center construction project is completed.
Based on the current status of the transit center construction progress, and the expected completion of the of new Transit Center within the calendar year, staff recommends that the City Council approve the proposed Eighth Amendment to the AUS Agreement to increase the amount and extend the term through December 31, 2022. After the opening of the new transit center, the agreement may be terminated at any time.
Funds for transit security services are included in the Transit Fund proposed FY 2022-23 Budget. The cumulative value of the Transit Center Security Agreement with Amendments is $656,479.30. No General Funds will be used for the Agreement Amendment.
BACKGROUND
The City Council directed staff to issue a request for proposals (RFP) for private transit security services to avoid the significant price increase from Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro). CPS was selected following a review of three proposals that were received and an agreement for services was approved on November 15, 2011.
During its multi-year terms of providing transportation security in Redondo Beach, CPS/AUS has provided a high level of customer service. CPS/AUS management and officer team members have been cooperative and present a positive image to the community, and their presence at the Transit Center has improved public safety for the public transit patrons and the general public, as well as the other municipal transit operators providing service to the Transit Center.
AUS security services has experience with operations similar to the Redondo Beach Transit Center including contracts with the Los Angeles Police Department, the Los Angeles County Public Works Department, the City of Glendale and the Superior Court of Riverside. CPS has an established organizational structure, and provides comprehensive training, employee compensation, and benefit programs.
The existing contract with AUS provides for transit center security services at the Galleria Transit Center on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on weekends from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Transit Center security personnel are also responsible for implementing measures that protect the transit customers, the community and transportation employees, while keeping the transit center system operational. In addition to providing security services, the security personnel serve as transportation ambassadors providing essential first line customer service by assisting bus patrons and bus drivers with general information, as well as serving as representatives of Beach Cities Transit.
In May 2019, CPS entered into an agreement that transferred substantially all of its assets and liabilities to Universal Protection Service, LP (UPS), d/b/a Allied Universal Security (AUS). The transfer was finalized in June 2019. On June 18, 2019, the City Council approved the consent of assignment that authorized the transfer of the contract from CPS to AUS who continues to provide the security services for the Redondo Beach Transit Center.
The new transit center site at 1521 Kingsdale Avenue is estimated to be operational in 2022. The new transit center will have parking, bicycle and other transit facilities that will require increased security services. A Request For Proposals (RFP) with an expanded scope for security services was issued in 2021 and City Council awarded the security services agreement to American Guard Services on December 21, 2021. American Guard is prepared to start security services when the new transit center is completed.
COORDINATION
The Eighth Amendment to Agreement has been approved as to form by the City Attorney’s Office.
FISCAL IMPACT
Transit security expenses are included in the proposed FY 2022-23 budget. The transit security expenses are funded dedicated transportation funding sources that include, but are not limited to, Proposition A Transportation Funds, and by other dedicated Formula Allocation Procedure and State funds. No General Fund allocations will be used for this Agreement amendment.
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FY 2022-23 Funding |
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FY 2022-23 Expenditures |
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Transit Fund |
$38,860.76 |
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Universal/AUS |
$38,860.76 |
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Total |
$38,860.76 |
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Total |
$38,860.76 |
APPROVED BY:
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
• Eighth Amendment to Agreement
• Signature Page
• Certificate of Insurance
• Seventh Amendment to Agreement
• Signature Page
• Insurance Certificates
• Sixth Amendment to Agreement
• Assignment to Agreement: Cypress to Universal Protection dba Allied Universal
• Fifth Amendment to Agreement
• Fourth Amendment to Agreement
• Third Amendment to Agreement
• Second Amendment to Agreement
• First Amendment to Agreement
• Agreement