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Board awards five‑year crossing guard contract to Park, Inc.; $3.75 million total
Summary
The Richland 1 board approved a competitive contract to Park, Inc. (doing business as Cross Safe Guard) for crossing guard services at elementary and middle schools, with a five‑year price of $3,753,313 and district oversight arrangements discussed.
Richland 1 commissioners unanimously approved on March 25 a five‑year contract to Park, Inc., doing business as Cross Safe Guard, to provide crossing guard services at designated elementary and middle school locations. Administration said the contract was awarded following a competitive best‑value solicitation and the total five‑year cost is $3,753,313.
Why it matters: Crossing guards provide daily traffic and pedestrian safety at school arrival and dismissal points. The district said the contract fills current needs after the City of Columbia stopped providing the service in prior years.
Contract and oversight details
- Award and cost: Contract award materials presented by the administration list the five‑year cost at $3,753,313 and described the process as a competitive, best‑value selection of a responsive and responsible vendor.
- Staffing and supervision: Administration said earlier vacancies have been filled and that Park, Inc. will provide on‑site supervisors; the district will also monitor placement and work with principals to confirm crossing needs. The presenters said two previously identified crossing posts that no longer had pedestrian traffic were removed from the schedule.
- Insurance and final documents: Board members asked about insurance coverage and were told insurance information will be provided and is part of the contract documentation; administration said the final signed contract will include insurance details and other required items.
Board action
A motion to approve the contract was made and seconded and carried unanimously.
Ending
District staff said purchase orders will be issued once the final contract and insurance documentation are completed and that the district will continue to review crossing locations with principals to confirm needs.
