Joint Special Council/BFPD
12/16/25 05:30 PM
Finance
Rene Palmer
Contract
Doc ID: 6223
AGENDA ITEM
AGENDA MATTER:
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR SECURITY GUARD SERVICES
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Staff has completed the review of the proposals submitted to the City of Barstow for the Request for Proposal (RFP) of Security Guard Services for the purpose of providing professional security guard services including patrolling designated areas at the direction of Barstow City Staff including the, Police Department and Fire Protection District.
The city review 15 bids for this Request for Proposal. Alltech Industries Inc. was ultimately selected based on their competitive price and their extensive experience and current contracts with several surrounding cities in the High Desert.
Staff requests authorization for the City Manager to enter into a professional services agreement with Alltech Industries Inc in an amount not to exceed $92,096.80 for a two year period with an option to renew for one additional one-year term
DISCUSSION:
The RFP was intended to solicit information and proposals from qualified professional security guard service providers capable of meeting the City’s needs for its various facilities outlined in this scope of work. The professional security guard service provider shall actively patrol by vehicle and on foot the areas under the pre-arranged schedule. All professional services are to be provided by qualified personnel experienced in their respective fields and in a manner consistent with the industry standards, diligence and skills. Further requirements listed in the RFP included the following:
A professional security guard shall be present at all times during the course of the pre-arranged schedule. Lunches and breaks will need to have the proper coverage. The patrolling of the area shall be supplemented with a marked company motorized vehicle to actively deter illegal activity.
The maintenance, fuel and/or vehicle charging will be the responsibility of the professional security guard service provider. The selected professional security guard service provider shall provide daily reports to City staff describing their daily activity, observations, and interactions with the public. The selected agency will have significant expertise in the areas necessary to meet the needs and requirements set forth in this RFP. Critical criteria in the City’s evaluation process included the agency’s ability to share data and jointly develop services that meet the City’s needs.
All proposals were required to provide professional security guard services that include patrolling of designated locations seven days a week 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM, including holidays. The proposal must reflect the assignment of one professional security guard in a company vehicle.
Joint Special Council/BFPD
12/16/25 05:30 PM
Finance
Rene Palmer
Contract
Doc ID: 6223
AGENDA ITEM
FISCAL IMPACT:
Prior to the FY 2026 Budget Adoption, Council gave direction to appropriate from the Measure Q Fund fund balance specific one time capital cost. The appropriation for this award, not to exceed $100,000 is available and funded with Measure Q Funds.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council award the Security Guard Services Professional Services Agreement to the most competitive bidder, Alltech Industries Inc., and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents.