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Council delays $3.4M security contract and $544K janitorial award to seek vendor answers and local participation commitments
Summary
After the procurement director recommended awarding a $3.43 million (five‑year) armed/unarmed security contract and a $543,953 janitorial contract, councilors raised concerns about bid‑bond barriers to local bidders, employee wages, subcontracting and lack of vendor representatives; both awards were tabled for vendor engagement and further staff review.
Riviera Beach — The council paused two sizable procurement recommendations after extended questioning about responsiveness, local hiring and vendor engagement.
Procurement Director Latonya Ammons summarized the security solicitation (RFP 1173‑25). Eight proposals were received; after responsiveness checks related to bid bonds and price completeness, Centurion Security Group emerged as the only responsive/responsible bidder and the department recommended award of a contract with an estimated total value of $3,433,397.48 over five years (year 1:…
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