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Council limits Allied Universal security contract to one year, seeks study on bringing services in-house
Summary
After extended debate about contracting versus city employment, the Richmond City Council amended and approved a security-services agreement with Allied Universal for one year and asked staff to study whether regular security duties could be converted to city positions.
The Richmond City Council on Jan. 28 approved a revised one‑year contract with Allied Universal Security Services for security at city locations, after debate about whether recurring security duties should be filled by contractors or by city employees.
City staff presented a three‑year contract proposal with a total estimated cost not to exceed $1,916,153.99 including a 5% contingency for the term Jan. 1, 2025, through Dec. 31, 2027 and two one‑year extensions if mutually agreed. Several council members said they supported the immediate need for security but raised concerns about long‑term reliance on…
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