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Board approves short-term Abacus security contract; procurement reform, living wage debate continues
Summary
The Board of Estimates approved a select‑source extension and emergency procurement to keep Abacus Corporation providing unarmed security while the city prepares a new solicitation; discussion focused on living wage, best‑value contracting and program costs.
The Board of Estimates on Aug. 6 approved a short-term agreement to keep Abacus Corporation providing unarmed security services for city facilities while the Bureau of Procurement and Department of General Services prepare a new solicitation.
Chief Procurement Officer Adam Manny asked the board to approve a select‑source contract to cover an initial two-month period with an optional 12‑month renewal to extend service through the end of the year. Manny said the extension followed an emergency procurement that had been used to keep security staff on site after previous contract timing slipped. The clerk’s opening statement referenced SB2512237 and an…
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