Supervisors question wide bid variance on county security contract before approving agreement

Aug 27, 2026

Supervisors asked why a selected security services bid was substantially higher than others for a 10-month contract, citing an apparent $140,000-per-month figure; staff said the vendor provides transport and staff offered to return with details. The board approved the agreement with the expectation of further explanation.

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Supervisor Bone flagged a large swing among bids for a security services contract pulled from the consent calendar, asking why the chosen vendor's price was so much higher than the others.

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