Item Number: 19
City Council / Board of Directors
Written Communications
Meeting of: January 20, 2026
Submitted By:
Donna Meester, Community Services Director
Subject:
Award of Construction Contract to Veterans Communication Services, Inc. for City-Wide Security Camera Installation – Phase 1, Project CC26-063 Recommendation:
That the Honorable City Council approve the award and execution of a construction contract to Veterans Communication Services, Inc., of Chino, California, in the amount of $217,794.50 for the City-Wide Security Camera Installation – Phase 1, Project CC26-063.
Fiscal Impact:
This project was approved as part of the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 adopted budget. Funding for this project is available within the following account:
Account Description Available Funds
1006050-55040-81043 City-Wide Security Camera Installation – Phase 1 $337,103.30
Approving staff’s recommendation will result in a fiscal impact of $217,794.50, which is fully funded within the approved project budget. No additional appropriations are required.
Strategic Plan Goal:
This project aligns with Strategic Plan Goal E – Invest in Infrastructure, supporting the City’s commitment to enhancing public safety, protecting City assets, and modernizing facility security systems across multiple municipal locations.
Background:
The City of Victorville continues to prioritize public safety and facility security through the phased expansion of its city-wide security camera infrastructure. Several City facilities require upgraded surveillance coverage and integration with the City’s existing Avigilon 4 5
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security camera system to enhance monitoring capabilities, deter vandalism, and improve safety for staff and the public.
To address these needs, the City developed the City-Wide Security Camera Installation – Phase 1, Project CC26-063, which includes the installation of security camera equipment, cabling, conduit, network switches, and server components at the following locations:
Hook Community Center
Victorville Police Station
8th Street Community Center
Victorville City Hall (server equipment and commissioning) The project was identified as a priority capital improvement and funded accordingly in the adopted FY 2025/2026 budget.
Discussion:
On October 30, 2025, staff issued a Notice Inviting Bids for the project through the OpenGov Procurement Portal. A mandatory pre-bid job walk was conducted on November 13, 2025, which was attended by all interested bidders. Bids were due on December 11, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. PST.
A total of seven (7) informal bids were received by the deadline. All bidders were verified as properly licensed, DIR-registered, and compliant with Senate Bill 854 requirements, and all required addenda were acknowledged.
Below is a summary of bids received:
Contractor Location Bid Amount
Veterans Communication Services, Inc. Chino, CA $217,794.50 Sciens AV Communications Division Apple Valley, CA $244,724.62 Johnson Controls Security Solutions, LLCMilwaukee, WI $261,220.44 Pavion Fullerton, CA $274,966.04
Bear Communications Inc. Redondo Beach, CA $299,457.70
Albireo Energy Anaheim, CA $338,178.00
Reliable Monitoring Services (RMS) Signal Hill, CA $703,150.00 Following staff review of the bid tabulations, vendor questionnaires, references, and statutory compliance documentation, Veterans Communication Services, Inc. was determined to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
Veterans Communication Services, Inc. submitted a complete and responsive bid in the amount of $217,794.50, demonstrated experience with similar security camera installation projects, and met all contractual, licensing, bonding, and regulatory 4 5
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requirements. The proposed scope of work meets the project requirements and integrates with the City’s existing Avigilon security camera system.
Staff finds the bid to be in the best interest of the City and recommends award of the construction contract accordingly.
Therefore, staff recommends that the City Council approve the award and execution of a construction agreement with Veterans Communications Services, Inc. in the amount of $217,794.50 for the City-Wide Security Camera Installation – Phase 1, Project CC26-063.
Staff remains available for any questions or comments you may have.
Prepared By:
Daysi Oxley, Facilities Administrative Technician
Attachments: A. Veterans Communication Services, Inc. – Construction Agreement