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Assembly awards parks security contract after Q&A on price variance and services

5388752 · June 17, 2025
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Summary

The assembly approved a one-year contract with Guardian Security Systems Inc. for opening/locking and drive-through security services at eight borough recreation areas, amid committee questions about wide bid variance between vendors and whether in-house staffing could be cheaper.

The committee approved IFB number 25076, awarding Parks and Recreation security services to Guardian Security Systems Inc. for $42,798 for the initial one-year period and $42,798 for each renewal year; the total maximum contract value if all renewals are exercised was presented as $213,990.

John Hoss and Director Corey Beal described the contract scope: guards will open and close access gates and lock bathroom doors at eight borough parks, perform drive-through checks of facilities, and…

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