Agenda Item: 5
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:
DATE: October 13, 2026
SUBJECT: SECURITY SERVICES CONTRACT FOR THE SANTA CLARITA
PUBLIC LIBRARY
DEPARTMENT: Human Resources and Library Services
PRESENTER: Gina Roberson
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council:
1. Award a two-year contract to American Global Security, Inc., to provide unarmed security guard services for the Santa Clarita Public Library in the amount of $460,392 and authorize a contingency of $39,350 for a total not to exceed annual amount of $499,742.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute up to three additional one-year renewal options beginning in year three, not to exceed the annual contract amount, inclusive of contingency, plus an adjustment consistent with the appropriate Consumer Price Index, upon request of the contractor, and contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the City Council in the annual budget for such fiscal year.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, subject to City Attorney review.
BACKGROUND
The Santa Clarita Public Library (SCPL) provides services and programs to over 482,000 patrons and residents annually across its three local branches. SCPL also provides critical resources for underserved families, including study rooms, computers, school resources, and various events and programming for children, teens, and adults. In addition, SCPL provides a welcoming environment for patrons and visitors and serves as a cooling center during the hot summer months. Consistent unarmed security guard services help SCPL maintain a safe and welcoming environment for patrons and staff.
Unarmed security guard services are currently provided Monday through Saturday for an average of 62 hours per week. Guards provide information and directions to patrons, observe and report activity, assist with enforcement of the Library Code of Conduct (LCC), patrol library buildings and parking areas, and complete daily activity logs and other required reports.
To provide these services, a Request for Proposal (RFP) for unarmed security guard services was published through the City’s e-procurement system, BidNet, on August 13, 2026, and remained open until September 11, 2026. The City transmitted the solicitation to 4,041 vendors through BidNet, of which 141 downloaded the RFP. Forty-four companies submitted proposals for consideration. The scope of work includes providing regular unarmed security guard services at all three SCPL branches, assisting with enforcement of the LCC, and working with SCPL staff during difficult situations to help maintain a safe, welcoming, and accessible environment for patrons and employees. The evaluation also placed a strong emphasis on firms with current library security experience.
These proposals were reviewed and evaluated based on each company’s ability to meet the specific needs of the City. An evaluation panel comprised of staff from the Department of Human Resources and Library Services scored the responses using the following weighted criteria:
• Proposer qualifications (10 points)
• Experience with similar services (10 points)
• Staff and equipment resources (25 points)
• Thoroughness of the proposal, approach to providing sound services, and ability to provide services to meet objectives and standards (25 points) • Cost of service (30 points)
The evaluation team scored the responses based on a number-point system. All 44 proposals were reviewed and scored, with the ten highest ranked proposers shown below:
RANK FIRM LOCATION SCORE
1 American Global Security Chatsworth, CA 93
2 Citiguard West Hills, CA 90
3 SafeRock Mission Viejo, CA 88
4 Baccarat Los Angeles, CA 87
5 Vigilant Eye Woodland Hills, CA 86
6 Scaife Protection Services Lawndale, CA 86
7 Security Guards of America Chatsworth, CA 85
8 OPS Inc. Security Services Woodland Hills, CA 85
9 Security Guard Solutions Woodland Hills, CA 82
10 OnGuard Security Services Inc. Canoga Park, CA 81
In reviewing the proposals, the evaluation team awarded the highest score to American Global Security (AGS) and determined that its proposal offered the best overall value to meet the security needs of the Santa Clarita Public Library. AGS has operated as a California corporation
since 2017 and provides consistent, uninterrupted coverage for each security shift, with an emphasis on communication, quality, and preparedness. AGS also currently provides similar services at several library locations and has demonstrated success in reducing disturbances and incidents.
Based on the quality of AGS’s proposal, qualifications, and relevant experience, City staff recommends AGS as the contractor most qualified to provide security services for the Santa Clarita Public Library branches.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
Adequate funds from the Public Library Fund (309) have previously been appropriated as part of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget in Public Library Facilities Maintenance Account (3097412- 516101) to support the recommended contract. Funding for future fiscal years is contingent upon the appropriations of funds by the City Council in the annual budget for such fiscal year.
ATTACHMENTS
American Global Security Cost File
Response File (available in the City Clerk's Reading File)