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Commissioners approve new Securitas contracts for jail video and monitoring; county expects lower annual cost
Summary
The board approved two contracts with Securitas Technology for jail video and security system support, with officials saying the agreements will reduce annual costs compared with the outgoing contract.
Richland County commissioners on March 25 approved two contracts with Securitas Technology covering video monitoring and electronic systems at the county jail.
County Administrator Andrew Keller said the county has been negotiating with Securitas and that one agreement is for annual software maintenance while a second covers labor and materials for video monitoring and related services. Keller said the previous contract exceeded $9,300 annually and that the new arrangements represent a lower ongoing cost.
Officials gave contract details at the meeting: an annual software maintenance fee of $8,038.37 and a separate monthly charge described in the paperwork as $6,800; commissioners were told one contract takes effect April 1 and another on July 1. The labor-and-materials service agreement includes a 60-month term tied to the system becoming operational.
Captain Sweat and county staff said the Securitas system — previously provided under the Stanley brand — runs cameras, door controls and associated electronics in the jail. The county noted it is already receiving the service and expects the change to be seamless for jail operations.
A motion to approve both Securitas contracts passed; commissioners recorded unanimous voice approval from those present.
