Guideposts Solutions proposes 10-site security risk assessment for Hillsborough County libraries under RFP24-24865

Guideposts Solutions LLC presented its proposal to the Hillsborough County procurement committee on RFP24-24865, a request for proposal to conduct a security risk assessment of the county library system, outlining a team-based, four-lens methodology and a six-month delivery timeline for 10 selected buildings.

The presentation began with Sakina Ford, chief buyer for the project, stating: "This is the oral presentation by GEICO Solutions LLC for our request for proposal, RFP24-24865, security risk assessment for the library services department." Guideposts introduced a multi-disciplinary team and walked committee members through proposed site work, stakeholder engagement and final deliverables.

Why it matters: county libraries are public, open-access facilities that serve children, older adults and other vulnerable populations; a systemwide risk assessment could generate prioritized investments, training and operational changes affecting staff, patrons and county budgets.

Guideposts described a four-lens assessment approach that examines (1) physical elements (locks, glazing, doors, perimeter), (2) operational practices (security post orders, emergency action plans, de-escalation training), (3) security technology (video,…