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Court renews alarm-monitoring agreement with MCA, asks staff to vet local bid
Summary
Commissioners approved a renewal with MCA for alarm monitoring services (not to exceed Sept. 30, 2026) and directed staff to continue discussions with local vendor Green Security, which proposed about $29.95/month per building versus the current $49/month rate.
Commissioner Lichty revisited an alarm-monitoring renewal originally on the consent agenda, explaining he had solicited a local proposal from Green Security that quoted roughly $29.95 per building per month to monitor six county buildings. He contrasted that with the current per-building price in the MCA quote (reported in the meeting as $49/month), and urged the court to explore local alternatives while retaining continuity of monitoring service.
Questions focused on procurement process, whether fire monitoring is included (staff clarified fire monitoring is a separate service), contract term lengths and how to transition billing so the county does not experience service gaps. Legal and procurement staff recommended including an annual-appropriation clause and protecting governmental immunity in contract language.
Commissioner Lichty moved to approve a renewal with MCA for alarm monitoring services for county buildings for an undetermined period not to exceed Sept. 30, 2026, with direction to look at alternative vendors and funding options; the motion passed 5–0. Commissioners asked staff to schedule follow-up calls with Green Security to assess equipment compatibility and switching logistics.
Note on quoted prices: Green Security’s $29.95/month figure was presented by a commissioner as the vendor’s proposal; the court did not place a new order with Green Security at this meeting and did not approve switching vendors.
