Environmental Considerations
This action is not a project that is subject to CEQA because it is not an activity that may cause either a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. (Pub. Resources Code, § 21065; CEQA Guidelines §§ 15060(c), 15378(a).)
Commission Recommendation
Not applicable.
Strategic Plan Integration
Awarding a contract for Security Guard and Mobile Services aligns with the City’s Strategic Principle of Core Services and Infrastructure.
Alternatives
The City Council may decide to:
1. Approve the recommended action; or
2. Direct staff to re-issue the RFP for a different pool of respondents.
Based on the large number of responses, staff recommends approving the contract award to Lyons Security Services as the best choices for the City’s varying security needs.
Coordination and Review
The Request for Proposals was coordinated with all City departments for the initial review prior to publishing, and then included staff from City Manager’s Office, Economic Development & Housing, Parks & Recreation, Capital Projects, and Public Works for review of responses. Additionally, coordination with the Finance Department was in place for the final interview and contract review.
Budget/Cost Impact
The total cost impact for FY 2024/25 is $201,635.27 across several City funds with General Fund impact of less than $20,000. Exhibit A to Resolution 24-87 provides the detailed budget adjustment by cost center.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Professional Services Contract
2. Resolution 24-87
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CONTRACT FOR SERVICES
THIS CONTRACT is made on August 21, 2024 by and between the CITY OF WEST SACRAMENTO (“City”), and Lyons Security Service, Inc. (“Consultant”).
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the City desires to engage the Consultant to perform services set forth in the Request for Proposals (23-086-RFP) for Citywide Security Guard Services issued on March 7, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the Consultant has presented a proposal for such services to the City, dated April 3, 2024 (attached hereto as Exhibit “A”) and is duly licensed, qualified and experienced to perform those services;
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto mutually agree as follows:
1. SCOPE OF SERVICES:
A. Consultant shall do all work, attend all meetings, produce all reports and carry out all activities necessary to completion of the services described in the Scope of Work, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference as Exhibit “B”. This Contract and its exhibits shall be known as the “Contract Documents.” Terms set forth in any Contract Document shall be deemed to be incorporated in all Contract Documents as if set forth in full therein. In the event of conflict between terms contained in these Contract Documents, the more specific term shall control. If any portion of the Contract Documents shall be in conflict with any other portion, provisions contained in the Contract shall govern over conflicting provisions contained in the exhibits to the Contract.
B. Consultant enters into this Contract as an independent contractor and not as an employee of the City. The Consultant shall have no power or authority by this Contract to bind the City in any respect. Nothing in this Contract shall be construed to be inconsistent with this relationship or status. All employees, agents, contractors or subcontractors hired or retained by the Consultant are employees, agents, contractors or subcontractors of the Consultant and not of the City. The City shall not be obligated in any way to pay any wage claims or other claims made against Consultant by any such employees, agents, contractors or subcontractors, or any other person resulting from performance of this Contract. In the event that Consultant or any employee, agent, or subcontractor of Consultant providing services under this Agreement claims or is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) to be eligible for enrollment in PERS as an employee of the City, Consultant shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City for the payment of any employee and/or employer contributions for PERS benefits on behalf of Consultant or its employees, agents, or subcontractors, as well as for the payment of any penalties and interest on such contributions, which would otherwise be the responsibility of City. Notwithstanding any other agency, state or federal policy, rule, regulation, law or ordinance to the contrary, To the greatest extent permitted by law, Consultant and its employees, agents, and subcontractors shall not qualify for or become entitled to, and hereby agree to waive any claims to, any compensation, benefit, or any incident of employment by City, including but not limited to eligibility to enroll in PERS as an employee of 551
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City and entitlement to any contribution to be paid by City for employer contribution and/or employee contributions for PERS benefits.
C. The Consultant agrees it has satisfied itself by its own investigation and research regarding the conditions affecting the work to be done and labor and materials needed, and that its decision to execute this Contract is based on such independent investigation and research.
2. TERM OF CONTRACT
A. The services of Consultant are to commence upon execution of this Contract by the City, and shall be undertaken and completed in accordance with the Schedule of Performance attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference as Exhibit “C” and terminate on June 30, 2027.
B. Consultant’s failure to complete work in accordance with the Schedule of Performance may result in delayed compensation as described in Section 3.
C. The City Manager or his or her designee may, by written instrument signed by the Parties, extend the duration of this Contract for two (2) additional one-year extensions in the manner provided in Section 5, provided that the extension does not require the payment of compensation in excess of the Council approved budget.
3. COMPENSATION:
A. The Consultant shall be paid monthly for the actual fees, costs and expenses for all time and materials required and expended, but in no event shall total compensation exceed the fiscal year budget approved by the City Council for security services without City’s prior written approval. Consultant's fees shall be as specified in the Schedule of Fees, which is attached hereto an incorporated herein as Exhibit "D".
B. Said amount shall be paid upon submittal of a monthly billing showing completion of the tasks that month, with invoices separated by location. Consultant shall furnish City with invoices for all expenses as well as for all materials authorized by this Contract. The invoices shall be submitted with the monthly billings. If Consultant’s performance is not in conformity with the Schedule of Performance, payments may be delayed or denied, unless the Consultant’s failure to perform in conformity with the Schedule of Performance is a documented result of the City’s failure to conform with the Schedule of Performance, or if the Schedule of Performance is extended pursuant to Section 5.
C. If the work is halted at the request of the City, compensation shall be based upon the proportion that the work performed bears to the total work required by this Contract, subject to Section 4.
4. TERMINATION:
A. This Contract may be terminated by either party, provided that the other party is given not less than 60 calendar days’ written notice (delivered by certified mail, return receipt requested) of intent to terminate.
B. The City may temporarily suspend this Contract, at no additional cost to City, provided that the Consultant is given written notice (delivered by certified mail, return receipt 552
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requested) of temporary suspension. If City gives such notice of temporary suspension, Consultant shall immediately suspend its activities under this Contract.
C. Notwithstanding any provisions of this Contract, Consultant shall not be relieved of liability to the City for damages sustained by the City by virtue of any breach of this Contract by Consultant, and the City may withhold any payments due to Consultant until such time as the exact amount of damages, if any, due the City from Consultant is determined.
D. In the event of termination, the Consultant shall be compensated as provided for in this Contract, except as provided in Section 4C. Upon termination, the City shall be entitled to all work, including but not limited to, appraisals, inventories, studies, analyses, drawings and data estimates performed to that date in accordance with Section 7 hereof.
5. AMENDMENTS, CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS:
Amendments, changes or modifications in the terms of this Contract may be made at any time by mutual written agreement between the parties hereto and shall be signed by the persons authorized to bind the parties hereto.
6. EXTENSIONS OF TIME:
Consultant may, for good cause, request extensions of time to perform the services required hereunder. Such extensions shall be authorized in advance by the City in writing and shall be incorporated in written amendments to this Contract or the attached Work Program in the manner provided in Section 5.
7. PROPERTY OF CITY:
A. It is mutually agreed that all materials prepared by the Consultant under this Contract shall become the property of the City, and the Consultant shall have no property right therein whatsoever. Immediately upon termination, the City shall be entitled to, and the Consultant shall deliver to the City, all data, drawings, specifications, reports, estimates, summaries and other such materials as may have been prepared or accumulated to date by the Consultant in performing this Contract which is not Consultant’s privileged information, as defined by law, or Consultant’s personnel information, along with all other property belonging exclusively to the City which is in the Consultant’s possession.
B. Additionally, it is agreed that the parties intend this to be a contract for services and each considers the products and results of the services to be rendered by Consultant hereunder (the “Work”) to be a work made for hire. Consultant acknowledges and agrees that the Work (and all rights therein, including, without limitation, copyright) belongs to and shall be the sole and exclusive property of the City.
8. COMPLIANCE WITH ALL LAWS:
A. Consultant shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, and codes of federal, State and local governments, and shall commit no trespass on any public or private property in performing any of the work authorized by this Contract.
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and that it has, and will have, throughout the progress of the Work, the necessary experience, skill and financial resources to enable it to perform this Contract.
9. WARRANTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - CONSULTANT:
A. Consultant agrees and represents that it is qualified to properly provide the services set forth in Exhibit “B” in a manner which is consistent with the generally accepted standards of Consultant’s profession.
B. Consultant agrees and represents that the work performed under this Contract shall be in accordance with applicable federal, State and local law in accordance with Section 17A hereof.
C. Consultant shall designate a project manager who at all times shall represent the Consultant before the City on all matters relating to this Contract. The project manager shall continue in such capacity unless and until he or she is removed at the request of the City, is no longer employed by Consultant, or is replaced with the written approval of the City, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
D. Consultant shall provide corrective services without charge to the City for services which fail to meet the above professional and legal standards and which are reported to Consultant in writing within sixty (60) days of discovery. Should Consultant fail or refuse to perform promptly its obligations, the City may render or undertake performance thereof and the Consultant shall be liable for any expenses thereby incurred.
10. SUBCONTRACTING:
None of the services covered by this Contract shall be subcontracted without the prior written consent of the City, which will not be unreasonably withheld. Consultant shall be as fully responsible to the City for the negligent acts and omissions of its contractors and subcontractors, and of persons either directly or indirectly employed by them, as it is for the negligent acts and omissions of persons directly employed by Consultant.
11. ASSIGNABILITY:
Consultant shall not assign or transfer any interest in this Contract whether by assignment or novation, without the prior written consent of the City which will not be unreasonably withheld.
However, claims for money due or to become due Consultant from the City under this Contract may be assigned to a financial institution, or to a trustee in bankruptcy, without such approval.
Notice of any assignment or transfer whether voluntary or involuntary shall be furnished promptly to the City.
12. INTEREST IN CONTRACT:
Consultant covenants that neither it, nor any of its employees, agents, contractors, subcontractors has any interest, nor shall they acquire any interest, direct or indirect, in the subject of the Contract, nor any other interest which would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of its services hereunder. Consultant shall make all disclosures required by the City’s conflict of interest code in accordance with the category designated by the City, unless the City Manager determines in writing that Consultant’s duties are more limited in scope than is warranted by the category designated by the City code and that a narrower disclosure category Lyons Security Service, Inc.
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should apply. Consultant also agrees to make disclosure in compliance with the City conflict of interest code if, at any time after the execution of this Contract, City determines and notifies Consultant in writing that Consultant’s duties under this Contract warrant greater disclosure by Consultant than was originally contemplated. Consultant shall make disclosures in the time, place and manner set forth in the conflict of interest code and as directed by the City.
13. MATERIALS CONFIDENTIAL:
All of the materials prepared or assembled by Consultant pursuant to performance of this Contract are confidential and Consultant agrees that they shall not be made available to any individual or organization without the prior written approval of the City, except by court order.
14. LIABILITY OF CONSULTANT-NEGLIGENCE:
Consultant shall be responsible for performing the work under this Contract in a manner which is consistent with the generally-accepted standards of the Consultant’s profession and shall be liable for its own negligence and the negligent acts of its employees, agents, contractors and subcontractors. The City shall have no right of control over the manner in which the work is to be done but only as to its outcome, and shall not be charged with the responsibility of preventing risk to Consultant or its employees, agents, contractors or subcontractors.
15. INDEMNITY AND LITIGATION COSTS:
Consultant shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City, its officers, officials, agents, and employees against all claims, damages, demands, liability, costs, losses and expenses, including without limitation court costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising from Consultant's negligent acts or negligent failure to act, errors, omissions or willful misconduct incident to the performance of this Contract except such loss or damage caused by the active negligence, sole negligence, or willful misconduct of the City. The provisions of this paragraph shall survive termination or suspension of this Contract.
16. CONSULTANT TO PROVIDE INSURANCE:
A. Consultant shall not commence any work before obtaining, and shall maintain in force at all times during the duration and performance of this Contract, the policies of insurance specified in this Section. Such insurance must have the approval of the City as to limit, form, and amount, and shall be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best’s rating of no less than A VII (an NR rating is acceptable for Worker’s Compensation insurance written with the State Compensation Insurance Fund of California).
B. Prior to execution of this Contract and prior to commencement of any work, the Consultant shall furnish the City with certificates of insurance and copies of endorsements providing evidence of coverage for all policies required by the Contract. The Consultant and its contractors and subcontractors shall, at their expense, maintain in effect at all times during the performance of work under the Contract not less than the following coverage and limits of insurance, which shall be maintained with insurers and under forms of policy satisfactory to the City. The maintenance by Consultant and its contractors and subcontractors of the following coverage and limits of insurance is a material element of this Contract. The failure of Consultant or of any of its contractors or subcontractors to maintain or renew coverage or to provide evidence of renewal may be treated by the City as a material breach of this Contract. Approval of the insurance by the City shall not relieve or decrease any liability of Consultant.
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1. Worker’s Compensation and Employer’s Liability Insurance a. Worker’s Compensation - Insurance to protect the Consultant, its contractors and subcontractors from all claims under Worker’s Compensation and Employer’s Liability Acts, including Longshoremen’s and Harbor Worker’s Act (“Acts”), if applicable. Such coverage shall be maintained, in type and amount, in strict compliance with all applicable state and Federal statutes and regulations.
The Consultant shall execute a certificate in compliance with Labor Code Section 1861, on the form provided in the Contract Documents.
b. Consultant shall provide a Waiver of Subrogation endorsement in favor of the City, its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers for losses arising from work performed by the Consultant.
2. Commercial General Liability Insurance
a. The insurance shall be provided on form CG0001, or it’s equivalent, and shall include coverage for claims for bodily injury or property damage arising out of premises/operations, products/completed operations, contractual liability, and subconsultant’s work and personal and advertising injury resulting from actions, failures to act, or operations of the insured, or by its employees or agents, or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by the insured. The amount of insurance coverage shall not be less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general and products/completed operations aggregates. b. The commercial general liability insurance shall also include the following:
i. Endorsement equivalent to CG 2010 0714 naming the City, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers as additional insureds. The endorsement shall contain no special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to the City, its officers, officials, employees or volunteers.
ii. Endorsement stating insurance provided to the City shall be primary as respects the City, its officers, officials, employees and any insurance or self insurance maintained by the City, its officers, officials, employees or volunteers shall be in excess of the Consultant’s insurance and shall not contribute with it, to the payment or satisfaction of any defense expenses, loss, or judgment.
iii. Provision or endorsement stating that the Consultant’s insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer’s liability.
3. Commercial Automobile Insurance
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automobiles resulting from actions, failures to act, or operations of the insured, or by its employees or agents, or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by the insured. The amount of insurance coverage shall not be less than $1,000,000 per accident.
b. The commercial automobile insurance shall include the same endorsements required for the commercial general liability policy (see Section
16.B.2.b).
4. Professional Liability. The Consultant and its contractors and subcontractors shall secure and maintain in full force, during the term of this Contract and for five years thereafter, professional liability insurance policies appropriate to the respective professions and the work to be performed as specified in this Contract. The limits of such professional liability insurance coverage shall not be less than $1,000,000 per claim.
C. In addition to any other remedy the City may have, if Consultant fails to maintain the insurance coverage as required in this Section, the City may obtain such insurance coverage as is not being maintained, in form and amount substantially the same as is required herein, and the City may deduct the cost of such insurance from any amounts due or which may become due Consultant under this Contract.
D. No policy required by this Contract shall be suspended, cancelled, terminated by either party, or reduced in coverage or in limits unless Consultant has provided thirty (30) days prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the City.
E. Any deductibles or self-insured retentions in excess of $10,000 must be declared to, and approved by, the City.
F. The requirement as to types, limits, and the City’s approval of insurance coverage to be maintained by Consultant are not intended to, and shall not in any manner, limit or qualify the liabilities and obligations assumed by Consultant under the Contract.
17. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS:
A. Consultant shall keep itself fully informed of, shall observe and comply with, and shall cause any and all persons, firms or corporations employed by it or under its control to observe and comply with, applicable federal, state, county and municipal laws, ordinances, regulations, orders and decrees which in any manner affect those engaged or employed on the work described by this Contract or the materials used or which in any way affect the conduct of the work.
B. Consultant shall not engage in unlawful employment discrimination. Such unlawful employment discrimination includes, but is not limited to, employment discrimination based upon a person’s race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status, gender, citizenship, or sexual orientation.
C. Consultant shall maintain and make available for inspection by the City and its auditors accurate records of all of its costs, disbursements and receipts with respect to any work under this Contract. Such inspections may be made during regular office hours at any time until six (6) months after the final payments under this Contract are made to the Consultant.
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D. This Contract constitutes the entire agreement between the parties relative to the services specified herein and no modification hereof shall be effective unless and until such modification is evidenced by a writing signed by both parties to this Contract. There are no understandings, agreements, conditions, representations, warranties or promises, with respect to this Contract, except those contained in or referred to in the writing.
E. All notices that are required to be given by one party to the other under this Contract shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been given if delivered personally or enclosed in a properly addressed envelope and deposited in a United States Post Office for delivery by registered or certified mail addressed to the parties at the following addresses:
City: City of West Sacramento
Attention: Lorianne Landsaw
1951 South River Road
West Sacramento, CA 95691
Email: [email protected]
Consultant:
Lyons Security Service, Inc.
Attention: Nicholas Guidice, President
505 S. Villa Real Drive, Suite 203
Anaheim, CA 92807
Email: [email protected]
F. This Contract shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the State of California.
G. Any action arising out of this Contract shall be brought and maintained in Yolo County California, regardless of where else venue may lie.
H. In any action brought by either party to enforce the terms of this Contract, each party shall be bear responsibility for its attorney’s fees and all costs regardless of whether one party is determined to be the prevailing party.
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CITY OF WEST SACRAMENTO
By: __________________________
Amanda Berlin, Assistant City Manager
ATTEST:
By: _______________________
Jennifer Cusmir, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By: _______________________
Jeffrey Mitchell, City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
Consultant Proposal
Presented To:
Lorianne Landsaw,
Senior Analyst City of West Sacramento
1110 W. Capitol Ave.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
RFP: 23-086
Request for Proposal for
Citywide Security Services for the City of West Sacramento April 3, 2024
Presented By:
Nicholas Guidice, CPP
President
Lyons Security Service, Inc.
505 S. Villa Real Drive, 203
Anaheim CA 92807
Phone: (949) 298-6859
[email protected]
April 3, 2024
City of West Sacramento
Attention: Lorianne Landsaw, Senior Analyst
RFP #23-086-RFP Citywide Security Guard Services
1110 W. Capitol Avenue
West Sacramento, CA 96591
Subject: Response to RFP#23-086-RFP
Please accept our proposal for the above-referenced Request for Proposal (RFP) #23-086-RFP. Lyons Security Service, Inc. is a privately held company with offices in Sacramento and Anaheim with over thirty-five years of experience providing security services. I certify that Lyons Security Service, Inc. can/will comply with the RFP.
This transmittal letter serves as our offer to complete the Scope of Work, and the offer, including the cost proposal rates and budget, remains valid for at least ninety (90) business days after the Proposal due date of April 3, 2024.
We have reviewed the City’s standard contract and insurance requirements and accept them without qualification.
The City of West Sacramento is not obligated to pay any costs incurred by Lyons Security Service, Inc. in preparing and submitting our response to the RFP. Furthermore, this RFP response and all data, documents, and other products used throughout the project's life shall become the property of the City of West Sacramento. They will be retained or disposed of accordingly. Lyons Security Service, Inc. certifies it does not have any potential, actual, or apparent conflicts of interest that may exist between any current client and the City of West Sacramento. Lyons Security Service, Inc. will not utilize any sub-contractors for this project.
For any questions or comments about this response during the evaluation period, you may contact:
Lyons Security Service, Inc. PPO 12687
Nicholas Guidice, President
505 S. Villa Real Dr., Suite 203, Anaheim, CA 92807
Telephone: (714) 504-8969
Email: [email protected]
I, the undersigned, am the Corporate Officer responsible for preparing this proposal and have the authority to negotiate and bind on behalf of Lyons Security Service, Inc. I also attest that the information submitted in the proposal is true and correct.
Sincerely,
Nicholas Guidice
President
505 S. Villa Real, Suite 203, Anaheim CA – www.LyonsSecurityInc.com – Telephone: (949) 298-6859 City of West Sacramento
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Statement of Purpose
In evaluating potential respondents, the City of West Sacramento will recognize Lyons Security Service, Inc.'s extensive experience delivering citywide security services. The City will see examples of our Accountability Global Guard tour patrol system, which allows the City’s project manager to access data related to the account. The City will also learn how we utilize Field Supervisors and Rovers to cover vacancies or absences during shifts.
Lyons Security has successfully provided services to several prominent California Governmental agencies, including but not limited to Anaheim (tenth largest city, with a population of over 350,000), Santa Ana (fourteenth largest city, with a population of over 330,000), Moreno Valley (twenty-first largest city, with a population of over 210,000), Huntington Beach (twenty-third largest city, with a population of over 200,000), and the County of Sacramento (with a population of over 1.5 million).
We are fully committed to meeting the Scope of Work outlined in Section 2 of the RFP. We pledge to adhere to general and specific guidelines for each City location assigned. Our distinguishing factor lies in our adaptability to the evolving needs of our clients, ensuring seamless service delivery without disruption. As security specialists, we are dedicated to tailoring our services to suit the unique requirements of each facility. This includes conducting complimentary security walk-throughs and investigations, implementing Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) reviews, providing employee training for our clients, and offering a range of additional services not typically found with other providers—all aimed at maximizing customer satisfaction.
We take pride in our established track record of assisting cities in addressing issues surrounding individuals experiencing homelessness, which we believe is our most vital asset. Lyons Security Service, Inc. is enthusiastic about the opportunity to collaborate with the City of West Sacramento on this crucial project and eagerly looks forward to delivering exceptional service.
Why Choose Us
Within our literature, Lyons is recognized as a field expert in addressing the needs of individuals experiencing homelessness. Lyons has been instrumental in tackling the homeless epidemic by offering comprehensive services to affected cities, providing tailored training programs aligned with pertinent challenges, and actively contributing to viable solutions. As a crucial component of the Homeless Management System, Lyons has forged partnerships with numerous municipalities and organizations, collaborating to address the multifaceted issue of homelessness. Notably, Lyons stands out as the sole security company offering a comprehensive suite of services, encompassing unarmed and armed security provisions and specialized offerings like Abandoned Property and Safekeeping Removal.
Statement of Purpose
The City of West Sacramento has issued a call for proposals to supply citywide security guard services at multiple City locations. It is crucial to note that the City of West Sacramento requires all proposers to have a “Guard Tour Patrol System" installed for all required patrol locations.
These systems shall be installed, and the data will be available to the City's project manager or designated personnel. The City also mandates proposers to maintain a 24/7 communication center, which will support assigned personnel deployed at the City. Assistance will include, but not be limited to, event analysis, triage of events, identification of best responses, and event recording. Proposers are also required to conduct regular, systematic inspections of their staff and shall be responsible for providing adequate supervision to ensure competent and satisfactory performance of the services required under the contract. Proposers shall be readily available to replace absent, late, or discontinued security officers and shall notify the City of such substitutions in advance of a shift.
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Services Offered
Unarmed Security Personnel
Lyons Security boasts a team of specialists catering to government entities, homeless management, and outreach, which is pivotal in ensuring safety, security, and support across these sectors. Within our urban clientele, unarmed guards serve as a deterrent against potential threats and unauthorized access while fostering a welcoming atmosphere for employees and visitors alike. Their presence is instrumental in upholding security protocols, monitoring surveillance systems, and promptly addressing emergencies.
Additionally, unarmed guards adeptly manage crowd control during public events or protests, facilitating peaceful demonstrations and safeguarding government property.
In homeless management and outreach, our unarmed security personnel assume a nuanced role centered on compassion, assistance, and community engagement. Collaborating closely with social workers, outreach teams (such as CityNet, BeWell, Salvation Army), and local authorities, Lyons' unarmed guards address the intricate needs of individuals grappling with homelessness. They provide security and stability within shelters, resource centers, and similar facilities catering to the homeless community.
Responsibilities encompass monitoring access points, enforcing facility regulations, defusing conflicts, and facilitating access to essential services such as food, shelter, and healthcare.
Moreover, Lyons' unarmed security guards engaged in homeless management and outreach serve as conduits between the homeless populace and pertinent stakeholders, fostering trust and mutual understanding. Actively participating in outreach initiatives, they connect individuals with housing assistance programs, vocational training opportunities, or mental health services. Through cultivating relationships grounded in empathy and dignity, unarmed guards contribute significantly to the holistic well-being and societal integration of those experiencing homelessness. Their role transcends conventional security functions, embodying advocacy, support, and empowerment within the community.
Armed Security Personnel
Lyons Security's armed guards are crucial in safeguarding various sectors, including commercial properties, government installations, financial institutions, and high-profile events. Their primary mandate is to deter potential threats and swiftly respond to security breaches or emergencies. Armed guards undergo rigorous training encompassing firearms proficiency, self-defense tactics, crisis management, and conflict resolution, ensuring their adeptness in handling diverse scenarios with professionalism and efficacy.
A fundamental responsibility of our armed security personnel is to serve as a visible deterrent against criminal activities. Their presence is a formidable deterrent to potential intruders, thieves, or violent individuals contemplating unlawful acts within client premises. This visible deterrence significantly diminishes the likelihood of security incidents and enhances safety and security within the protected area.
In addition to deterrence, armed guards are trained to respond decisively to security threats or emergencies. In the event of breaches, such as attempted break-ins, robberies, or acts of violence, armed guards are prepared to take immediate action to neutralize threats and safeguard lives and property. They employ various tactics, including verbal directives, physical restraint, or judicious firearm utilization if warranted, to resolve situations safely and expeditiously.
City of West Sacramento
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Furthermore, our armed security personnel collaborate closely with law enforcement agencies, exchanging information and coordinating responses to potential threats or criminal activities. They serve as an additional security layer, supporting law enforcement during large-scale events, high-risk situations, or critical incidents. Their presence bolsters overall security measures, ensuring a synchronized and effective response to any security challenges encountered.
In summary, armed security guards are indispensable in preserving safety and security across diverse environments. Their comprehensive training, experience, and readiness enable them to serve as formidable deterrents, respond effectively to emergencies, and collaborate seamlessly with authorities to uphold security standards and safeguard the well-being of individuals and assets within their purview.
Abandoned Property Removal & Safekeeping
Background: Lyons Security Service, Inc. delves into providing specialized services rooted in the expertise of our esteemed employees, who bring extensive law enforcement experience to the table.
1. Michael Lozeau: Chief Training Officer, Lyons Security Service Michael Lozeau, boasting thirty-two years of service with the Anaheim Police Department, holds invaluable expertise in police responses to homelessness. He pioneered California's only Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified training course for Homeless Liaison Peace Officers. Since joining Lyons, Michael has diversified his training portfolio, encompassing defensive driving, managing hostile situations, tactical shooting, emergency services, and first aid/CPR. During his tenure supervising the Central District Community Policing Team, Michael spearheaded innovative solutions to address homelessness-related issues at La Palma Park, collaborating with various city departments to implement effective protocols.
2. Craig Friesen: Chief Operations Officer, Lyons Security Service Craig Friesen brings over twenty-eight years of law enforcement experience, culminating in his role as a retired Police Captain from the Anaheim Police Department. Craig held various leadership positions throughout his tenure, including Homeless Outreach Commander, where he collaborated closely with Michael Lozeau to tackle homelessness-related challenges. His profound understanding of property management and record-keeping proved instrumental in designing and implementing programs addressing abandoned property concerns.
Development and Implementation of Services: In April 2023, the City of Anaheim approached Lyons Security, seeking assistance in a pilot program to outsource aspects of the Abandoned Property Removal Service. Leveraging Michael Lozeau's and Craig Friesen's expertise, Lyons embarked on providing a viable solution to the city's requirements. Since its inception on June 17, 2023, the program has successfully handled over eight hundred (800) incidents, encompassing the collection and storage of abandoned property or items seized during APD arrests.
City of West Sacramento
Citywide Security Guard Services
23-086-RFP
Organization / Experience
Established in 1982 in Sacramento, California, Lyons Security Service initially catered to local municipalities in the City of Sacramento, offering unarmed and armed guard services. On October 1, 1996, the company underwent a transition when its former CEO/President, Kathleen Guidice, acquired and incorporated it as Lyons Security Service, Inc. (C-Corporation, Private Patrol Operator License Number: 12687 / Federal Tax Identification: 33-072-6010). Subsequently, on January 1, 2022, Kathleen Guidice transferred Lyons Security Service, Inc. ownership to President Nicholas Guidice.
Our services extend beyond mere security, encompassing offerings such as armed and unarmed security solutions and specialized services like abandoned property removal/safekeeping and purging for a municipality in Orange County, CA. We have a workforce of three hundred and forty-four (344) security guard personnel stationed across California, operating from our two offices. We will utilize our Branch Office in Sacramento to service this contract.
Company Information
Legal Name: Lyons Security Service, Inc.
Type of Entity: C-Corporation, Incorporated Oct 1, 1996 Corporate Office Address: 505 S. Villa Real, Suite 203A, Anaheim, CA 92807 Main Telephone: (949) 298-6859
Branch Office Address: 1540 River Park Dr., Suite 216A, Sacramento, CA 95820 Web Address: www.LyonsSecurityInc.com
Private Patrol Operator License Number: 12687
Federal Tax Identification: 33-072-6010
Binding Officer & Title: Nicholas Guidice, CPP
Binder’s Mobile Telephone: (714) 504-8969
Binder’s Email: [email protected]
Individual to Oversee Contract: Nicholas Guidice, CPP
Mobile Telephone: (714) 504-8969
Email: [email protected]
Current Staff: President, Chief Operations Officer, Chief Financial Officer. 340 Officers, 4 Managers, 6 Clerical, and 1 Trainer.
At Lyons Security Service, we prioritize direct communication with our clients as we believe it is fundamental to success. Our onsite and managerial staff are dedicated to providing personalized attention to each customer. Our team is committed to promptly addressing and responding to client requests, whether it's our guards, supervisors, project managers, or corporate office employees. In the event of a security issue, we act swiftly; if a client requires adjustments to the security plan, we accommodate them Proposer’s Mandatory Qualifications and Experience
A Proposal shall demonstrate that the Proposer holds the qualifications and experience required to complete the Scope of Work by referencing and responding to the following subsections in sequence and attaching corresponding documentation, as required ("Mandatory Qualifications and Experience"). The qualifications and experience listed below are mandatory and failure to provide the required information may result in the proposal being considered nonresponsive and rejected.
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promptly; and if there are concerns about an officer's performance, our supervisors or management step in immediately. Our clients consistently commend our transparent communication and adaptable approach.
We recognize the importance of balancing delivering security services and offering top-notch customer care. As mentioned in our statement of understanding, our phone lines are open 24/7 and staffed by empowered decision-makers to ensure our clients receive assistance whenever they need it, day or night.
Lyons Security continues to thrive today by upholding the foundational principles established in 1996:
delivering high-quality service coupled with exceptional client communication. Our company distinguishes itself through adherence to five core principles:
1. Responsive Leadership: We engage with our internal team and clients to pursue mission-driven, innovative solutions.
2. Proven Capabilities: We recruit skilled and qualified personnel empowered to self-manage on-site while remaining accountable to our corporate standards.
3. Training: We ensure that our security personnel receive training in the latest industry standards and specific contract requirements.
4. Top-Down Integrity: We execute contract obligations faithfully and consistently, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
5. Quality Performance: Our commitment to excellence drives us to exceed client expectations, prioritizing quality in every aspect of our service delivery.
Public Agency Experience:
While we do not have any previous experience working with or current contractual relationships with the City of West Sacramento, we do have security services contracts with government agencies throughout California of similar size and demographics. We have earned a reputation as the “go-to” security provider with local governments based on our collaborative approach to addressing issues involving individuals experiencing homelessness. Currently, we are the security providers for:
Capital Area Development Authority, July 1, 1998 – ongoing Since 1998, Lyons Security Service has provided nightly mobile patrol for a 40-block radius of buildings owned and operated by Capital Area Development in the downtown district of Sacramento. The 40-block radius covers a variety of buildings open to Section 8-approved families as well as commercial property.
Lyons Security provides a lock-up service for over 20 buildings and performs routine patrols throughout the night to secure the safety of individuals living within the premises. Lyons Security is responsible for identifying and strategically removing all unauthorized individuals, reporting any security threats that may occur, report maintenance issues when necessary.
County of Sacramento, County buildings and group homes: June 1, 2023 – Present; 3,300 hours per week Since June 2023, Lyons has provided security services for 18 City Department of Human Assistance buildings, including Program and Administrative Departments, the Homeless RoomKey Project, Warming Centers, and Cooling Centers. Lyons also provides security for 8 Department of Health Services buildings, including the Mental Health Treatment Center, a Primary Care Center, four WIC Facilities, and two administrative facilities. Lastly, Lyons provides security for the City of Sacramento Department of Child, Family, and Adult Services facilities. Under DCFAS, we have one administrative building, three visitation buildings, and three to four juvenile transitional homes.
City of West Sacramento
Citywide Security Guard Services
23-086-RFP
City of Aliso Viejo: 6/1/2021 – Present; 0 – 48 hours per week Lyons provides the City of Aliso Viejo with event security services for 2 locations. Lyons Security team members oversee renters and verify they follow city procedures as required.
City of Anaheim, Parks Patrol: 1/1/2018 – Present; 112 hours per week Since January 2018, Lyons Security Service has provided the City of Anaheim with two designated patrol officers to patrol parks throughout the evening. As part of our responsibility, we act as a liaison to enforce rules set forth by the city, verifying the regulations are correctly followed by patrons visiting city facilities and removing individuals after park open hours. Furthermore, we provide additional services for the City Park Ranger program throughout the day to supplement city staff.
City of Anaheim, City Hall: 9/1/2022 – Present; 1,864 hours per week In September 2022, Lyons was contracted as the City Hall and Downtown District Security Provider, providing roughly 1,800 weekly hours between two sites, a dispatch, and supervision. Lyons delivers a high level of professional upscale security service, 24 hours a day/7, days a week/365 days a year, to the two City Hall buildings and four parking structures in the heart of Anaheim.
The City of Anaheim, Salvation Army Emergency Shelter: 2/1/2019 – Present; 896 hours per week Lyons Security Service, Inc. currently provides 896 hours of weekly service to the 324-bed Emergency Shelter and Center of Hope at 1455 Salvation Place in Anaheim, CA. Officers are responsible for directing traffic, maintaining a visual presence throughout the facility, notifying staff of any delinquencies found on patrol, and leading the intake searches for all incoming and outgoing residents.
City of Anaheim, Abandoned Property: 4/4/2023-Present; 96 hours per week Lyons Security assists with tagging abandoned property in public areas throughout Anaheim. Lyons’ employees assist the Anaheim Police Department with the safekeeping and purging of items for individuals taken into custody. Items are purged after ninety (90) days if the owner does not attempt to retrieve them.
City of Costa Mesa, Parks Patrol: 7/1/2019 – Present, 268 hours per week Since July 2019, Lyons Security Service Inc. has provided 24/7 service to the Lions Park Campus, which features a newly built library, park, baseball field, recreation and aquatic center, historical building, and senior center. Officers are responsible for maintaining the safety and well-being of public traffic and keeping quality control over the city facilities.
City of Huntington Beach, Event Security: 10/1/2019 – Present, 220 hours per week Lyons was requested to take over a current events contract in October 2019 due to the non-performance of the previous provider. Since 2019, Lyons has provided event security services for five locations throughout Huntington Beach. Lyons Security team members oversee renters and verify that they follow city procedures as required.
City of Lodi: July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2023
Since 2012, Lyons has provided security services for the Hutchins Street Square event hall center in Lodi, CA. Events range from 4 to 12 hours and require up to 8 guards to protect property and people within the City of West Sacramento
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facility. Furthermore, we provide 24-hour security coverage at the Lodi Transit Station and Parking Structure. Lastly, we provided 24-hour coverage at a hygiene station for people experiencing homelessness during COVID-19, security coverage at the city library, and security coverage at the city library and City Hall during operational hours.
City of Moreno Valley, City Hall: 7/1/14 – Present, 380 hours per week Lyons Security Service, Inc. provides both armed and unarmed guard services throughout the city of Moreno Valley. Job duties range from City Hall access control to security for events throughout the city.
Lyons also provides event security for the 4th of July event, with a crowd population of 10,000 to 20,000 people. Our officers are responsible for searching the individuals before entering the facility.
City of Newport Beach: 4/1/2017 – Present; 84 – 115 hours per week Lyons Security Service, Inc. currently provides event security services at multiple locations throughout Newport Beach, CA. Furthermore, we now work with the city on their “Clean Air Act” as Ambassadors to the city beach fire rings. As part of the Clean Air Act, Lyons was brought on to help citizens and visitors understand the significance of burning clean energy sources when utilizing fire rings throughout the city.
City of Newport Beach, City Hall: 1/1/2023 – 9/1/2023 (Pilot); 56 hours per week Lyons provides security 8 hours daily to the City Hall and Civic Center. Lyons staff provides personnel escorts to high-ranking officials and deters unwanted activity while providing customer service and assistance to the individuals who experience homelessness around the facility.
City of Orange: 7/1/2016 – Present; 140 hours per week
Lyons Security Service, Inc. provides vehicle and foot patrols for multiple parks (7 days a week) in Orange. Officers are responsible for delivering “eyes and ears” to the City of Orange during closed park hours, removing unauthorized personnel, reporting property damage, and providing a visible deterrent to unwanted activity. Lyons began this contract as a piloted program and helped create and implement the security procedures utilized throughout the city. We also provide unarmed security services six days a week for a homeless outreach project the city started in 2022.
City of Perris: 12/1/17 – Present, 310 Hours per week
Since December 2017, Lyons has provided a dedicated patrol and CCTV team to the city of Perris for the Parks and Recreation and various facilities throughout the city, such as City Hall, Animal Control Central, Public Works Division, and many similar buildings. We act as the city's eyes and ears as part of our responsibility. At the same time, buildings are closed to help deter unwanted activity at public facilities during hours of operation. Furthermore, we discourage activity that may be unwanted at these facilities by providing mobile patrols throughout the city.
City of Santa Ana, Citywide Service: 11/1/2022 – Present; 2,100 hours per week Since November of 2022, Lyons has provided citywide security services for City facilities including, but not limited to, City Hall, Water Facilities, SA Regional Transit Center, two Libraries, a Corporate Yard, a Zoo, and forty-two Parks. Lyons provides 1,950 weekly hours of coverage between the properties and offers various security services, from mobile patrols and homeless outreach to professional services at City Hall.
City of West Sacramento
Citywide Security Guard Services
23-086-RFP
Personnel:
At Lyons Security, we eschew the conventional business model of assigning one manager per client in favor of a collaborative approach. Each individual listed below will contribute to ensuring the contract's success.
Nicholas Guidice
President
Role in the contract: Nicholas will be the point of contact for all contract-related issues.
Nicholas will be critical in aiding the transition process, developing post orders, and managing staff scheduling. With over a decade of experience in security supervision and management, he brings a wealth of expertise to his role. Previously, Nicholas oversaw the operational and training aspects of Lyons Security across Southern California. He laid the foundation for the Southern California office during his time with the company. He was responsible for building the entire clientele from scratch, starting from zero and moving to 8,000 hours a week. Nicholas focused on positioning the company within a specific niche of the security industry by assisting clients with the homelessness epidemic. In 2022, he assumed company ownership, further solidifying his commitment to delivering exceptional security services.
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-guidice-cpp-03622129/ Craig Friesen
Chief Operations Officer
Role in the contract: Point of contact for all operational-related issues, will assist with the transition plan, development of post orders, communication with client management, local first responders, and any additional stakeholders.
Craig retired as a Police Captain from the Anaheim Police Department (APD) in December 2022, culminating a distinguished 28-year career in law enforcement spanning both the Inglewood Police Department and APD. Joining Lyons Security as the Chief Operations Officer in January 2023, Craig brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the role.
City of West Sacramento
Citywide Security Guard Services
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During his tenure at APD, Craig held various pivotal positions, including Support Services Division Commander, overseeing critical units such as the Communications Center, Detention Facility, Emergency Management Detail, Air Support Unit, Mounted Unit, Property and Records Details, and Training Detail.
Additionally, he served as Administration Division Commander, responsible for managing the Professional Standards Bureau, encompassing Internal Affairs, the Major Incident Review Team, and the Police Review Board. Craig's extensive leadership roles include Patrol Watch Commander, West District Commander, Field Training Coordinator, Vice, Narcotics, Criminal Intelligence Commander, and Professional Standards Bureau Commander.
In 2017, Craig notably served as the Department’s Homeless Outreach Commander, collaborating with various local, state, federal, and non-profit organizations to address homelessness in Anaheim.
Leveraging his vast experience and extensive network within law enforcement agencies across California, Craig brings a comprehensive and nuanced approach to tackling homelessness-related issues. See the article for additional information: https://behindthebadge.com/outreach-shelter-beds-help-anaheim-policehelp-homeless/ Craig holds a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice from California Coast University and a Bachelor's in Occupational Studies from California State University, Long Beach. He is a distinguished graduate of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) National Academy Class #276 and the Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute, further enhancing his credentials as a seasoned law enforcement professional.
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-friesen-048868162/ Mike Lozeau
Chief Training Officer
Role in the contract: Training officer for Lyons Security staff and liaison with first responders.
Mike is a seasoned expert in police response to homelessness. He boasts an impressive 32-year career with the Anaheim Police Department (APD), where he retired as a Sergeant. Mike is the Chief Training Officer for Lyons Security and has extensive knowledge and experience.
During his tenure at APD, Mike served as the Supervisor for both the Homeless Outreach Team and the Psychiatric Emergency Response Team, further solidifying his expertise in handling complex community matters. One of Mike's notable achievements is developing California's sole Police Officer Standards and Training (POST), a certified Homeless Liaison for Peace Officers training course. Mike’s training focuses on the nuances of the homeless continuum of care.
City of West Sacramento
Citywide Security Guard Services
23-086-RFP
Since joining Lyons Security, Mike has diversified his training portfolio to encompass various subjects, including defensive driving, certified security firearms instruction, management of hostile individuals, tactical shooting, emergency services, first aid, Narcan administration, and CPR. As a National Rifle Association (NRA) and P.O.S.T. certified firearms instructor, Mike is pivotal in providing comprehensive armed and unarmed guard training courses for Lyons Security personnel, ensuring they can effectively handle diverse security challenges.
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-lozeau-03b5b62b/ Anton Burton
Sacramento, Operations Manager
Anton Burton is a dedicated professional with a proven track record of meeting company goals through consistent and organized practices. He is adaptable and adept at working under pressure. He has demonstrated skills in various areas, including mental health knowledge and suicide prevention, suspect pursuit and arrest, traffic monitoring and enforcement, complex problem-solving, perimeter security, issuing citations, court testimony, medical emergency response, prisoner transportation, and summons and subpoena serving.
Since May 2023, Anton has excelled as the Regional Manager at Lyons Security in Sacramento, CA.
Anton has experience scheduling, training, and directing day, swing, and night shift operations. He has effectively resolved conflicts and promoted compliance with local laws and regulations at Sacramento facilities while responding to emergencies and providing emergency care.
Before this, Anton served as a Park Ranger at Cosumnes Service District in Elk Grove, CA, informing patrons about park activities and promoting safety within the parks. Additionally, he worked as a Peace Officer at the Department of State Hospitals in Napa, CA, from January 2017 to March 2023, patrolling designated areas to identify security and safety issues, maintaining public safety, and responding promptly to various calls for service.
Anton's earlier experience includes roles as a Security Officer at Paragon Systems and Allied Barton in Sacramento, CA, and a Security Industry Specialist in Elk Grove, CA. In these positions, he maintained a welcoming atmosphere while prioritizing safety, oversaw daily monitoring and patrolling of various premises, and ensured business integrity by implementing proper access protocols.
Anton's educational background includes graduating from the Department of State Hospitals Police Academy in Atascadero, CA, in May 2017, where he received over 400 hours of post-training and obtained certifications in various areas such as laws of arrest, interview and interrogation, firearms City of West Sacramento
Citywide Security Guard Services
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training, and CPR instruction. He also holds an Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice from the Institute of Technology in Citrus Heights, CA, where he was recognized on the Dean's List, Honor Roll, and voted Most Professional Student in October 2011.
Sacramento Field Supervisors:
Erich Lorenzen, Mike Owens, James Reyes, Ed Stevens, Suraj Suyal, and Nowana Wright. If awarded this contract, we would add two (2) additional field supervisors.
Field Rovers:
As a security provider, open shifts can indicate operational challenges, and while they may arise, we are dedicated to mitigating them to the fullest extent possible. Upon assuming responsibility for the County of Sacramento from Allied Universal in June of 2023, one recurring concern voiced was the frequency of open shifts. Lyons has deployed a team of four individuals operating around the clock to address open coverage needs for the county, aiming to eradicate this issue. These personnel undergo rigorous selection criteria and are positioned for advancement within our organization. Our expectations for the performance of these rovers are elevated, particularly on days when they are tasked with supervisory responsibilities.
This initiative has been meticulously crafted to ensure seamless coverage for all shifts, leaving no vacancy unaddressed.
Lyons Security Organizational Chart
Nicholas Guidice, CPP
President
Lindsey Guidice,
CPA
Chief Financial
Officer
Christyna
McCullough, Human
Resource Manager
Craig Friesen
Chief Operations
Officer
Southern California
Operations
Frank Lopez
Operations
Manager
James Clinger
Operations
Manager
Stuart Navarro
Operations
Manager
Northern California
Operations
Anton Burton
Sacramento
Operations
Manager
Mike Lozeau
Chief Training
Officer
Laura Serrano,
Human Resource
Manager
Teresa Reyes
Payroll Specialists
City of West Sacramento
Citywide Security Guard Services
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References:
Contract: City of Anaheim
Address: 200 S. Anaheim Blvd. Anaheim, CA 92805
Contact: Grace Stepter
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: (714) 765-4300
Contract: City of Moreno Valley
Address: 14177 Frederick St., Moreno Valley, CA 92552
Contact: Anna Chacon
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: (951) 413-3195
Contract: County of Sacramento
Address: 4750 Business Park Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 Contact: Olivia McDaniel
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: (916) 420-1510
Contract: County of Sacramento
Address: 3075 Prospect Park Drive, Suite 150, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 Contact: Lindsay Johnston
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: (916) 875-8925
Contract: City of Santa Ana
Address: 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Contact: Mike Ortiz
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: (714) 615-0892
History
No mergers, acquisitions, or sales related to Lyons Security’s organizational structure have occurred within the last three (3) years.
Legal Challenges
There is no pending litigation that would hinder our ability to perform the contract.
Fiscal Viability
With an annual security sales revenue of approximately $19,500,000, Lyons Security Service, Inc. maintains a robust financial standing, free from any outstanding debts, bankruptcy or voluntary/involuntary insolvency proceedings, of the appointment of a receiver, trustee, or assignee for the benefit of creditors that could hinder our ability to fulfill our Scope of Services.
City of West Sacramento
Citywide Security Guard Services
23-086-RFP
YONS SECUR SERVICE, INC. (1791794)
Lyons Security Service, Inc. Business License – California Secretary of State Website Initial Filing Date 10/04/1996
Status Active
Standing - SOS Good
Standing - FTB Good
Standing - Agent Good
Standing - VCFCF Good
Formed In CALIFORNIA
Entity Type
Stock Corporation - CA -
General
Principal Address
505 S. VILLA REAL DR. #
203A ANAHEIM HILLS, CA
92807
Mailing Address
PO BOX 18955 ANAHEIM,
CA 92807
Statement of Info
Due Date 10/31/2024
Agent
Individual NICHOLAS
ROBERT GUIDICE 505 S.
VILLA REAL DR. # 203A
ANAHEIM, CA 92807
City of West Sacramento
Citywide Security Guard Services
23-086-RFP
Lyons Security Hiring Process
Lyons is highly selective about whom it hires. From August 2022 to October 2023, Lyons conducted interviews with 2314 individuals but chose only 272 individuals, roughly 11% of the applicants, as we demand more from our staff to fit our clients' needs.
I. Personnel Recruitment and Selection
A. General Statement of Approach
All guard force personnel, without exception, will be required to satisfy the job description and qualifications for the positions for which they are hired.
B. Personnel Recruitment Program
1. Request resumes of qualifications from respondents.
2. Review resumes and identify qualified candidates.
3. Conduct interviews with qualified candidates.
4. Review applications and required documentation supplied by applicants.
5. Conduct interviews with qualified candidates to verify minimum qualifications.
6. Conduct background investigations, including fingerprint tests.
7. Coordinate physical exams for all qualified candidates.
8. Review standards of conduct policy with all City of West Sacramento contract manager-approved personnel.
9. Create employee files for all City of West Sacramento contract manager-approved personnel.
a) Maintain the original file in the corporate office and make it available to the contract manager upon request.
b) Maintain a computerized roster at the corporate office.
II. Minimum Qualifications
A. Possess the required experience in security, military, or law enforcement per contract.
B. Possess the necessary language proficiency as required by the contract.
C. Minimum either a high school diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma D. Must have a current Guard Card distributed by the BSIS, Exposed Firearm’s Permit when necessary
E. Provide certification from a licensed physician as evidence of physical fitness.
III. Background Investigations
All guard force personnel must pass a suitable background investigation, including a credit check, proof of favorable employment during the previous three years, recommendation(s) of earlier superiors, and verification of personal residence. Such background investigations will be utilized to confirm each applicant’s information:
Technical Project Approach
A document detailing the operational and/or organizational approach the Proposer will take to timely fulfill the Scope of Work shall be submitted with the Proposal ("Technical Project Approach"). The Technical Project Approach shall be a comprehensive narrative describing how the Proposer will complete the Scope of Work, communicate with the City throughout the work, advance the project objectives, and provide continuity on work efforts.
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1. Skills
2. Qualifications
3. Performance levels
4. DMV Record retrieval for all patrol personnel
5. Customer Service History
6. Reliability
7. Communication skills
8. Fingerprint check conducted by the CA Dept. of Justice Security Officer Training
What distinguishes Lyons Security from our competitors is our strong emphasis on in-class training, which has been proven to substantially enhance retention of the material being taught. We prioritize equipping our staff with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel. As part of our comprehensive training program, our personnel are required to complete a range of courses, including a POST-level homeless liaison course, report writing, sexual harassment awareness, customer service excellence, active shooter response training, as well as CPR/AED/Narcan training. By investing in thorough and rigorous training initiatives, we ensure that our team is well-prepared to deliver top-tier security services while prioritizing the safety and well-being of our clients and the community.
With each contract, we customize our training approach to suit the specific requirements of armed or unarmed guards and address the unique needs of our clients. We offer diverse training classes and actively encourage our clients to attend and participate in these sessions. At Lyons Security, we firmly believe in the strength of collaboration and unity. By working together, our team and clients can enhance their skills, knowledge, and effectiveness, ultimately fostering a safer and more secure environment for all involved.
Lyons Security's comprehensive training program is a testament to its commitment to excellence in security services. Our training protocols equip personnel with the necessary skills, knowledge, and expertise to effectively mitigate risks and maintain safety in diverse environments. Through specialized instruction in conflict resolution, crisis management, and community engagement, Lyons Security ensures our team members are well-prepared to handle situations professionally and carefully. The effectiveness of our training program is evident in the significant reduction of crime and calls for service observed by the City of Santa Ana Parks Department since the deployment of our personnel. By fostering a proactive and vigilant approach to security, Lyons Security has enhanced public safety and forged valuable partnerships with law enforcement agencies, contributing to a safer and more secure community for all residents of Santa Ana.
Our staff has demonstrated their ability to retain the training we provide and deploy it in the field. Since January 2023, our staff deployed Narcan to individuals displaying signs and symptoms of narcotic overdose on seven (7) occasions within Santa Ana Parks. All of the Narcan deployments have effectively saved the life of the involved individual.
Below is a comprehensive list of the training classes we will provide to security personnel assigned to the City of West Sacramento Homelessness Strategies & Solutions Department contract.
City of West Sacramento
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Unarmed Lyons Security Training Plan
Subject Lesson Plan Hours
Introduction The Lyons Way 2
Basic Preparedness Basic Duties of Private Security 2
Life Safety Fire Detection 4
Emergency Response
OSHA
Slip, Trip, & Fall Prevention
Accident Prevention & Investigation
Legalities Legal Authorities of the Security Officer 4
Powers to Arrest
Search & Seizure
Crime Scene Information
Professional Communications Report Writing 4
Customer Interaction
Telephone Etiquette
Physical Security Patrol Techniques 8
Access Control
Bomb Threats
Active Shooter
Controlled Substances
Traffic Control
Program Specific Homeless Liaison Officer Training 16
CPR/AED/Narcan Training
Total Training 40
City of West Sacramento
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Technology & Equipment
Lyons utilizes a multifaceted approach to ensure quality control between technology and having group management oversee the contract. Our response indicates that the City of West Sacramento will have multiple managers and executive team members supporting the contract. To coincide with the individuals involved, we will also provide our staff with equipment to help create a more efficient environment.
Mobile Devices
The security guard personnel will be provided mobile devices for quick access to the corporate office and after-hour emergency staffing for client personnel. The device will be utilized and monitored for emergency and official security business. The mobile devices will have the Account Manager’s number on speed dial, local law enforcement, fire department, and any numbers requested by the client under contract agreements.
Radios
Lyons officers may be equipped with LTE Radios to communicate with one another. LTE will allow the patrol officer to communicate offsite with onsite staff.
Patrol Unit
Staff will be given company-owned vehicles as deemed necessary. Lyons has thirty-one (31) cars in our fleet, ranging from trucks to sedans, all but one being GM vehicles manufactured in 2021 or later. All vehicles assigned will be marked on both sides of the car with our company name, logo, PPO license number, and the word “Security.” vehicles will have a PPO license written on the back of the vehicle as mandated by BSIS. Furthermore, the age of the cars will remain compliant throughout the contract.
Mobile Clocking in and out
Lyons utilizes an electronic check-in/check-out service for our officers through an application supported on all Android and Apple products. The application allows our officers to see their schedules, confirm their schedules, switch their schedules, see post orders for each site, and provide GPS capability, allowing all supervisors to see exactly where the officer is when they check in and out. Suppose an employee forgets to check in or out; our supervisors receive a notice within five minutes indicating an employee missed a check-in or out. This leads to our management following up to verify that guards are on post.
City of West Sacramento
Citywide Security Guard Services
23-086-RFP
Guard Patrols
We utilize NFC Codes for our security officer routes as they cannot be manipulated like QR Codes. NFC tags are time-stamped and indicate where an officer is at an exact time. The codes are stickers that do not cause any damage once removed and can be easily replaced if taken off. Furthermore, the codes are used through a mobile device and are delivered at the end of each shift.
Sample:
Guard Management Systems
Reports are often overlooked, but they are critical in performing our services at Lyons Security Service as they depict each site's live issues. So frequently, clients get the “all clear” reports. We have a specific approach to report writing that differentiates us from our competitors and allows our staff to provide detailed information about our client sites. Reports may be sent automatically and daily at 5:00 AM or after each shift, whichever the City of West Sacramento desires.
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City of West Sacramento
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Key Management
As keys are critical to infrastructure, the loss of keys could be detrimental and cause a huge security risk, which is why we utilize AirTags for all of our staff keys.
Uniforms
Typically, our uniforms are Carolina Blue, Class B; however, we can customize uniforms to meet our client's needs as long as they are not too similar to law enforcement.
City of West Sacramento
Citywide Security Guard Services
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EXHIBIT 1 - Customer Satisfaction
City of West Sacramento
Citywide Security Guard Services
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City of West Sacramento
Citywide Security Guard Services
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Lyons Security Service, Inc.
MCO24-196 – Citywide Security Services
Expires on 06/30/2027
EXHIBIT B
Scope of Work
+1 User
EVALUATION
Citywide Security Guard Services
Request for Proposals
Public Works Operations and Maintenance
Project ID: 23-086-RFP
Release Date: Thursday, March 7, 2024
Due Date: Wednesday, April 3, 2024 5:00pm
Posted Thursday, March 7, 2024 9:41am
Bid Unsealed Wednesday, April 10, 2024 10:39am by Lorianne Landsaw Pricing Unsealed Wednesday, April 10, 2024 10:39am by Lorianne Landsaw All dates & times in Pacific Time
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2. Scope of Work
2.1. Scope of Work - Location A (City Hall / Civic Center, Business Hours)
2.2. Scope of Work - Location A (City Hall / Civic Center, After Hours Meetings & Commissions) The following is a list of tasks that are intended to be the responsibility of the Contractor pursuant to this Request for Proposals ("Scope of Work ").
Minimum number of guards for each shift: 2 for primary hours (8:00 am - 5:00 pm). The City may choose to request armed guards or unarmed guards.
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm, excluding City Holidays Shift 1: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm (8 hours with a 30-minute unpaid lunch) Shift 2: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (8 hours with a 30-minute unpaid lunch) (floater) Shift 3: 9:30 am - 6:00 pm (8 hours with a 30-minute unpaid lunch) Daily Services:
Conduct morning check of the premises to detect signs of intrusion, suspicious, or illegal occurrences and unsafe or dangerous circumstances.
Be a visible presence in the entrance area.
Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of City's employees.
Utilize the object detection system on all visitors entering the building.
Register visitors to the building in the visitor log and distribute visitor badges.
Direct visitors and provide information regarding City services as instructed by City's designated personnel.
Patrol specified locations, including the parking lot, vehicle pool lot, and exterior of building.
Conduct evening inspections to ensure that gates, doors, and windows are closed and/or properly secured.
Assist with emergency evacuation drills or actual evacuations as needed.
Ensure the security, safety and well-being of all personnel, visitors, and City property.
Report any unsafe or dangerous conditions or circumstances to City's designated personnel.
Report unusual or suspicious activities to law enforcement authorities and City's designated personnel.
Respond to emergencies to provide necessary assistance to employees and visitors.
Complete and submit daily reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities.
Perform ad hoc services of the same general nature as requested by the City's designated project manager or designated personnel.
The guard designated for shift 2 shall be expected to cover all breaks and lunches for locations A and B during normal working hours.
The following is a list of tasks that are intended to be the responsibility of the Contractor pursuant to this Request for Proposals ("Scope of Work "). 7/9/24, 3:03 PM Project Detail
https://procurement.opengov.com/governments/279/projects/67938/builder/document?section=599419 1/5
2.3. Scope of Work - Location B (Community Center)
2.4. Scope of Work - Location B (Community Center, After Hours) Minimum number of guards for each shift: 2. The City may choose to request armed guards or unarmed guards.
Work Schedule: Designated days beginning at 6:00 pm through completion of the meeting Services:
Be a visible presence in the entrance area.
Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of City's employees.
Utilize the object detection system on all visitors entering the building.
Direct visitors and provide information regarding City services as instructed by City's designated personnel.
Conduct evening inspections to ensure that gates, doors, and windows are closed and/or properly secured.
Assist with emergency evacuation drills or actual evacuations as needed.
Ensure the security, safety and well-being of all personnel, visitors, and City property.
Report any unsafe or dangerous conditions or circumstances to City's designated personnel.
Report unusual or suspicious activities to law enforcement authorities and City's designated personnel.
Respond to emergencies to provide necessary assistance to employees and visitors.
Complete and submit daily reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities.
Provide escort to personal vehicles after meeting completion upon request.
The following is a list of tasks that are intended to be the responsibility of the Contractor pursuant to this Request for Proposals ("Scope of Work ").
Minimum number of guards for each shift: 1
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday between 7:30 am and 5:00 pm, excluding City Holidays Daily Services:
Conduct morning check of the premises to detect signs of intrusion, suspicious, or illegal occurrences and unsafe or dangerous circumstances.
Be a visible presence in the entrance area.
Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of City's employees.
Register visitors to the building in the visitor log and distribute visitor badges.
Direct visitors and provide information regarding City services as instructed by City's designated personnel.
Patrol specified locations, including the parking lot and exterior of building.
Conduct evening inspections to ensure that gates, doors, and windows are closed and/or properly secured.
Assist with emergency evacuation drills or actual evacuations as needed.
Ensure the security, safety and well-being of all personnel, visitors, and City property.
Report any unsafe or dangerous conditions or circumstances to City's designated personnel.
Report unusual or suspicious activities to law enforcement authorities and City's designated personnel.
Respond to emergencies to provide necessary assistance to employees and visitors.
Complete and submit daily reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities.
Perform ad hoc services of the same general nature as requested by the City's designated project manager or designated personnel.
The following is a list of tasks that are intended to be the responsibility of the Contractor pursuant to this Request for Proposals ("Scope of Work ").
Minimum number of guards for each shift: 1
Work Schedule: Will be scheduled in advance on an as-needed basis Services:
Be a visible presence in the entrance area.
Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of City's employees.
Direct visitors and provide information regarding City services as instructed by City's designated personnel.
Conduct evening inspections to ensure that gates, doors, and windows are closed and/or properly secured.
Assist with emergency evacuation drills or actual evacuations as needed.
Ensure the security, safety and well-being of all personnel, visitors, and City property.
Report any unsafe or dangerous conditions or circumstances to City's designated personnel.
Report unusual or suspicious activities to law enforcement authorities and City's designated personnel.
Respond to emergencies to provide necessary assistance to employees and visitors. 7/9/24, 3:03 PM Project Detail
https://procurement.opengov.com/governments/279/projects/67938/builder/document?section=599419 2/5
2.5. Scope of Work - Location C (Annex / Economic Development)
2.6. Scope of Work - Location D (Bridgeway Lakes Boathouse)
2.7. Scope of Work - Location E (Parking Patrol)
2.8. Scope of Work - Location F (Outdoor Events)
Complete and submit daily reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities.
Provide escort to personal vehicles after event completion upon request.
The following is a list of tasks that are intended to be the responsibility of the Contractor pursuant to this Request for Proposals ("Scope of Work ").
Minimum number of guards for each shift: 1
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday between 5:00 pm and 6:00 am, excluding City Holidays Services:
Conduct hourly patrols to detect signs of intrusion, suspicious or illegal occurrences and unsafe or dangerous circumstances.
Report any unsafe or dangerous conditions or circumstances to City's designated personnel.
Report unusual or suspicious activities to law enforcement authorities and City's designated personnel.
The following is a list of tasks that are intended to be the responsibility of the Contractor pursuant to this Request for Proposals ("Scope of Work ").
Minimum number of guards for each shift: 1
Work Schedule: Will be scheduled in advance on an as-needed basis Services:
Be a visible presence in the entrance area.
Direct visitors and provide information regarding City services as instructed by City's designated personnel.
Conduct ending inspections to ensure that gates, doors, and windows are closed and/or properly secured.
Assist with emergency evacuation drills or actual evacuations as needed.
Ensure the security, safety and well-being of all personnel, visitors, and City property.
Report any unsafe or dangerous conditions or circumstances to City's designated personnel.
Report unusual or suspicious activities to law enforcement authorities and City's designated personnel.
Respond to emergencies to provide necessary assistance to employees and visitors.
Provide escort to personal vehicles after event completion upon request.
The following is a list of tasks that are intended to be the responsibility of the Contractor pursuant to this Request for Proposals ("Scope of Work ").
Minimum number of guards for each shift: 1
Work Schedule: Thursday through Sunday between 7:00 pm and 3:30 am (8-hour shift with an unpaid 30-minute lunch) Locations:
Ziggurat Parking Garage, 100 Waterfront Place
On-street parking in The Bridge District
Etenesh Zeleke Public Dock, 700 3rd Street
Parking Lot, 5th & Bridge
Parking Lot, 7th & Tower Bridge Gateway
Services:
Conduct high visibility mobile patrols in a marked company security vehicle with activated overhead amber lights to detect signs of intrusion, suspicious or illegal occurrences and unsafe or dangerous circumstances.
Report any unsafe or dangerous conditions or circumstances to City's designated personnel.
Report unusual or suspicious activities to law enforcement authorities and City's designated personnel.
The following is a list of tasks that are intended to be the responsibility of the Contractor pursuant to this Request for Proposals ("Scope of Work "). 7/9/24, 3:03 PM Project Detail
https://procurement.opengov.com/governments/279/projects/67938/builder/document?section=599419 3/5
2.9. Scope of Work - Location G (Club Pheasant)
2.10. Scope of Work - Location H (Stone Lock Facility)
2.11. Scope of Work - Location I (Corp Yard)
Minimum number of guards for each shift: 1
Work Schedule: Will be scheduled in advance on an as-needed basis Services:
Be a visible presence in the entrance area.
Direct visitors and provide information regarding City services as instructed by City's designated personnel.
Assist with emergency evacuation drills or actual evacuations as needed.
Ensure the security, safety and well-being of all personnel, visitors, and City property.
Report any unsafe or dangerous conditions or circumstances to City's designated personnel.
Report unusual or suspicious activities to law enforcement authorities and City's designated personnel.
Respond to emergencies to provide necessary assistance to employees and visitors.
The following is a list of tasks that are intended to be the responsibility of the Contractor pursuant to this Request for Proposals ("Scope of Work ").
Minimum number of guards for each location: 1 The City may choose to request armed guards or unarmed guards.
Work Schedule: 7 days a week. Provide 24-coverage, schedule may be adjusted on an as-needed basis.
Services:
Be a visible presence in the areas, whether stationary or mobile.
If stationary, guard would be required to park in a designated location in a marked company security vehicle with activated overhead amber lights
If mobile, guard would be required to conduct high visibility mobile patrols in a marked company security vehicle with activated overhead amber lights
Surveillance to include driving or walking perimeter of property.
Conduct hourly patrols to detect signs of intrusion, suspicious or illegal occurrences and unsafe or dangerous circumstances.
Report any unsafe, or dangerous conditions or circumstances to City's designated personnel. All instances of nuisance behavior shall be documented with photos and written report per incident.
Report of incident should include checking doors and windows for secure closure or evidence of entry. Any evidence found should be reported to COWS Police Department.
Report unusual or suspicious activities to law enforcement authorities and City's designated personnel.
The following is a list of tasks that are intended to be the responsibility of the Contractor pursuant to this Request for Proposals ("Scope of Work ").
Minimum number of guards for each location: 1 The City may choose to request armed guards or unarmed guards.
Work Schedule: 7 days a week. Provide 24-coverage, schedule may be adjusted on an as-needed basis.
Services:
Be a visible presence in the areas, whether stationary or mobile.
If stationary, guard would be required to park in a designated location in a marked company security vehicle with activated overhead amber lights
If mobile, guard would be required to conduct high visibility mobile patrols in a marked company security vehicle with activated overhead amber lights
Conduct hourly patrols to detect signs of intrusion, suspicious or illegal occurrences and unsafe or dangerous circumstances.
Report any unsafe or dangerous conditions or circumstances to City's designated personnel. All instances of nuisance behavior shall be documented with photos and written report per incident.
Report unusual or suspicious activities to law enforcement authorities and City's designated personnel.
The following is a list of tasks that are intended to be the responsibility of the Contractor pursuant to this Request for Proposals ("Scope of Work ").
Minimum number of guards for each shift: 1
7/9/24, 3:03 PM Project Detail
https://procurement.opengov.com/governments/279/projects/67938/builder/document?section=599419 4/5
2.12. Scope of Work - Location J (Various City Owned Properties)
2.13. Term of Contract
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday between 5:00 pm and 6:00 am, excluding City Holidays. 24-hour patrol on Saturdays, Sundays, and City Holidays.
Services:
Conduct hourly drive-by patrols to detect signs of intrusion, suspicious or illegal occurrences and unsafe or dangerous circumstances.
Report any unsafe or dangerous conditions or circumstances to City's designated personnel.
Report unusual or suspicious activities to law enforcement authorities and City's designated personnel.
The following is a list of tasks that are intended to be the responsibility of the Contractor pursuant to this Request for Proposals ("Scope of Work ").
Minimum number of guards for each location: 1 The City may choose to request armed guards or unarmed guards.
Work Schedule: Shall be determined and requested by the City based on need and location Locations will vary, and shall be determined by the City based on need.
Services:
Be a visible presence in the areas, whether stationary or mobile.
If stationary, guard would be required to park in a designated location in a marked company security vehicle with activated overhead amber lights If mobile, guard would be required to conduct high visibility mobile patrols in a marked company security vehicle with activated overhead amber lights Conduct hourly patrols to detect signs of intrusion, suspicious or illegal occurrences and unsafe or dangerous circumstances.
Report any unsafe or dangerous conditions or circumstances to City's designated personnel.
Report unusual or suspicious activities to law enforcement authorities and City's designated personnel.
The initial term of the Contract is at the City's discretion and may be up to 3 years. The City also reserves the right to extend the Contract for up to 2 additional 1-year terms (individually, “Extension”) upon the same terms and conditions as parties agreed to in the Contract. Thus, parties agree the Contract may be for a total of 5 years upon the same terms and conditions as parties agreed in the Contract.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City is not obligated to extend the Contract for any amount of time. If there is outstanding work within the Scope of Work at the end of the term of the Contract and the City requires time to solicit for and secure an alternative contractor, Contractor shall continue to provide the services within the Scope of Work on a month-to-month basis, not to exceed six (6) months, at the same cost, terms, and conditions in effect at the termination of the Contract. The City shall give Contractor at least thirty (30) days written notice of such a need and the anticipated timeline to secure an alternative contractor. 7/9/24, 3:03 PM Project Detail
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EXHIBIT C
Schedule of Performance
Contract Start Date August 21, 2024
Contract End Date June 30, 2027
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EXHIBIT D
Schedule of Fees
Location A - City Hall / Civic Center
Location B - Community Center
Location C - Annex / Economic Development
Location D - Bridgeway Lakes Boathouse
PRICE TABLES
Line Item Description Quantity Unit of Measure Unit Cost Total No Bid 1 Security Guard, Unarmed 1 Hourly Rate $32.50 $32.50
2 Security Guard, Armed 1 Hourly Rate $43.25 $43.25
3 Security Guard, Unarmed,
After Hours
1 Hourly Rate $32.50 $32.50
4 Security Guard, Armed,
After Hours
1 Hourly Rate $43.25 $43.25
5 Security Guard, Unarmed,
Special Event
1 Hourly Rate $35.00 $35.00
Total $186.50
Line Item Description Quantity Unit of Measure Unit Cost Total No Bid 1 Security Guard, Unarmed 1 Hourly Rate $32.50 $32.50
1 Security Guard, Unarmed,
After Hours
1 Hourly Rate $32.50 $32.50
1 Security Guard, Unarmed,
Special Event
1 Hourly Rate $35.00 $35.00
Total $100.00
Line Item Description Quantity Unit of Measure Unit Cost Total No Bid 1 Security Guard, Patrol 1 Hourly Rate $32.50 $32.50
Total $32.50
Line Item Description Quantity Unit of Measure Unit Cost Total No Bid 1 Security Guard, Special
Event
1 Hourly Rate $35.00 $35.00
Total $35.00
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https://procurement.opengov.com/governments/279/projects/67938/evaluation/proposals/163124 1/3 Location E - Parking Patrol
Location F - Outdoor Events
Location G - Pheasant Club
Location H - Stone Lock Facility
Line Item Description Quantity Unit of Measure Unit Cost Total No Bid 1 Security Guard, Patrol 1 Hourly Rate $32.50 $32.50
2 Security Guard, Special
Event
1 Hourly Rate $35.00 $35.00
3 Vehicle Insurance, Gas,
Maintenance, & IRS
Mileage
1 Hourly Rate $1,720.00 $1,720.00
Total $1,787.50
Line Item Description Quantity Unit of Measure Unit Cost Total No Bid 1 Security Guard, Special
Event
1 Hourly Rate $35.00 $35.00
Total $35.00
Line Item Description Quantity Unit of Measure Unit Cost Total No Bid 1 Security Guard, Unarmed,
Stationary with Vehicle
1 Hourly Rate $32.50 $32.50
2 Security Guard, Armed,
Stationary with Vehicle
1 Hourly Rate $43.25 $43.25
3 Security Guard, Unarmed,
Mobile
1 Hourly Rate $32.50 $32.50
4 Security Guard, Armed,
Mobile
1 Hourly Rate $43.25 $43.25
5 Vehicle Insurance, Gas,
Maintenance, & IRS
Mileage
1 Hourly Rate $1,720.00 $1,720.00
Total $1,871.50
Line Item Description Quantity Unit of Measure Unit Cost Total No Bid 1 Security Guard, Unarmed,
Stationary with Vehicle
1 Hourly Rate $32.50 $32.50
2 Security Guard, Armed,
Stationary with Vehicle
1 Hourly Rate $43.25 $43.25
3 Security Guard, Unarmed,
Mobile
1 Hourly Rate $32.50 $32.50
4 Security Guard, Armed,
Mobile
1 Hourly Rate $43.25 $43.25
5 Vehicle Insurance, Gas,
Maintenance, & IRS
Mileage
1 Hourly Rate $1,720.00 $1,720.00
7/15/24, 2:55 PM Lyons Security Service, Inc. Response
https://procurement.opengov.com/governments/279/projects/67938/evaluation/proposals/163124 2/3 Location I - Corp Yard
Location J - Various City Owned Properties
Total $1,871.50
Line Item Description Quantity Unit of Measure Unit Cost Total No Bid 1 Security Guard, Patrol 1 Hourly Rate $32.50 $32.50
2 Security Guard, Patrol,
Weekends/Holidays
1 Hourly Rate $32.50 $32.50
Total $65.00
Line Item Description Quantity Unit of Measure Unit Cost Total No Bid 1 Security Guard, Unarmed,
Stationary with Vehicle
1 Hourly Rate $32.50 $32.50
2 Security Guard, Armed,
Stationary with Vehicle
1 Hourly Rate $43.25 $43.25
3 Security Guard, Unarmed,
Mobile
1 Hourly Rate $32.50 $32.50
4 Security Guard, Armed,
Mobile
1 Hourly Rate $43.25 $43.25
5 Vehicle Insurance, Gas,
Maintenance, & IRS
Mileage
1 Hourly Rate $1,720.00 $1,720.00
Total $1,871.50
7/15/24, 2:55 PM Lyons Security Service, Inc. Response
https://procurement.opengov.com/governments/279/projects/67938/evaluation/proposals/163124 3/3 Lyons Security Service, Inc.
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EXHIBIT E
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE WITH LABOR CODE § 3700
[Labor Code § 1861]
I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which require every employer to be insured against liability for workers’ compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that code, and I will comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of this contract.
Lyons Security Service, Inc.
By:
Nicholas Guidice, President
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CONTRACT FOR SERVICES
THIS CONTRACT is made on August 21, 2024 by and between the CITY OF WEST SACRAMENTO (“City”), and Lyons Security Service, Inc. (“Consultant”).
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the City desires to engage the Consultant to perform services set forth in the Request for Proposals (23-086-RFP) for Citywide Security Guard Services issued on March 7, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the Consultant has presented a proposal for such services to the City, dated April 3, 2024 (attached hereto as Exhibit “A”) and is duly licensed, qualified and experienced to perform those services;
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereto mutually agree as follows:
1. SCOPE OF SERVICES:
A. Consultant shall do all work, attend all meetings, produce all reports and carry out all activities necessary to completion of the services described in the Scope of Work, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference as Exhibit “B”. This Contract and its exhibits shall be known as the “Contract Documents.” Terms set forth in any Contract Document shall be deemed to be incorporated in all Contract Documents as if set forth in full therein. In the event of conflict between terms contained in these Contract Documents, the more specific term shall control. If any portion of the Contract Documents shall be in conflict with any other portion, provisions contained in the Contract shall govern over conflicting provisions contained in the exhibits to the Contract.
B. Consultant enters into this Contract as an independent contractor and not as an employee of the City. The Consultant shall have no power or authority by this Contract to bind the City in any respect. Nothing in this Contract shall be construed to be inconsistent with this relationship or status. All employees, agents, contractors or subcontractors hired or retained by the Consultant are employees, agents, contractors or subcontractors of the Consultant and not of the City. The City shall not be obligated in any way to pay any wage claims or other claims made against Consultant by any such employees, agents, contractors or subcontractors, or any other person resulting from performance of this Contract. In the event that Consultant or any employee, agent, or subcontractor of Consultant providing services under this Agreement claims or is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) to be eligible for enrollment in PERS as an employee of the City, Consultant shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City for the payment of any employee and/or employer contributions for PERS benefits on behalf of Consultant or its employees, agents, or subcontractors, as well as for the payment of any penalties and interest on such contributions, which would otherwise be the responsibility of City. Notwithstanding any other agency, state or federal policy, rule, regulation, law or ordinance to the contrary, To the greatest extent permitted by law, Consultant and its employees, agents, and subcontractors shall not qualify for or become entitled to, and hereby agree to waive any claims to, any compensation, benefit, or any incident of employment by City, including but not limited to eligibility to enroll in PERS as an employee of Lyons Security Service, Inc.
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City and entitlement to any contribution to be paid by City for employer contribution and/or employee contributions for PERS benefits.
C. The Consultant agrees it has satisfied itself by its own investigation and research regarding the conditions affecting the work to be done and labor and materials needed, and that its decision to execute this Contract is based on such independent investigation and research.
2. TERM OF CONTRACT
A. The services of Consultant are to commence upon execution of this Contract by the City, and shall be undertaken and completed in accordance with the Schedule of Performance attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference as Exhibit “C” and terminate on June 30, 2027.
B. Consultant’s failure to complete work in accordance with the Schedule of Performance may result in delayed compensation as described in Section 3.
C. The City Manager or his or her designee may, by written instrument signed by the Parties, extend the duration of this Contract for two (2) additional one-year extensions in the manner provided in Section 5, provided that the extension does not require the payment of compensation in excess of the Council approved budget.
3. COMPENSATION:
A. The Consultant shall be paid monthly for the actual fees, costs and expenses for all time and materials required and expended, but in no event shall total compensation exceed the fiscal year budget approved by the City Council for security services without City’s prior written approval. Consultant's fees shall be as specified in the Schedule of Fees, which is attached hereto an incorporated herein as Exhibit "D".
B. Said amount shall be paid upon submittal of a monthly billing showing completion of the tasks that month, with invoices separated by location. Consultant shall furnish City with invoices for all expenses as well as for all materials authorized by this Contract. The invoices shall be submitted with the monthly billings. If Consultant’s performance is not in conformity with the Schedule of Performance, payments may be delayed or denied, unless the Consultant’s failure to perform in conformity with the Schedule of Performance is a documented result of the City’s failure to conform with the Schedule of Performance, or if the Schedule of Performance is extended pursuant to Section 5.
C. If the work is halted at the request of the City, compensation shall be based upon the proportion that the work performed bears to the total work required by this Contract, subject to Section 4.
4. TERMINATION:
A. This Contract may be terminated by either party, provided that the other party is given not less than 60 calendar days’ written notice (delivered by certified mail, return receipt requested) of intent to terminate.
B. The City may temporarily suspend this Contract, at no additional cost to City, provided that the Consultant is given written notice (delivered by certified mail, return receipt Lyons Security Service, Inc.
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requested) of temporary suspension. If City gives such notice of temporary suspension, Consultant shall immediately suspend its activities under this Contract.
C. Notwithstanding any provisions of this Contract, Consultant shall not be relieved of liability to the City for damages sustained by the City by virtue of any breach of this Contract by Consultant, and the City may withhold any payments due to Consultant until such time as the exact amount of damages, if any, due the City from Consultant is determined.
D. In the event of termination, the Consultant shall be compensated as provided for in this Contract, except as provided in Section 4C. Upon termination, the City shall be entitled to all work, including but not limited to, appraisals, inventories, studies, analyses, drawings and data estimates performed to that date in accordance with Section 7 hereof.
5. AMENDMENTS, CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS:
Amendments, changes or modifications in the terms of this Contract may be made at any time by mutual written agreement between the parties hereto and shall be signed by the persons authorized to bind the parties hereto.
6. EXTENSIONS OF TIME:
Consultant may, for good cause, request extensions of time to perform the services required hereunder. Such extensions shall be authorized in advance by the City in writing and shall be incorporated in written amendments to this Contract or the attached Work Program in the manner provided in Section 5.
7. PROPERTY OF CITY:
A. It is mutually agreed that all materials prepared by the Consultant under this Contract shall become the property of the City, and the Consultant shall have no property right therein whatsoever. Immediately upon termination, the City shall be entitled to, and the Consultant shall deliver to the City, all data, drawings, specifications, reports, estimates, summaries and other such materials as may have been prepared or accumulated to date by the Consultant in performing this Contract which is not Consultant’s privileged information, as defined by law, or Consultant’s personnel information, along with all other property belonging exclusively to the City which is in the Consultant’s possession.
B. Additionally, it is agreed that the parties intend this to be a contract for services and each considers the products and results of the services to be rendered by Consultant hereunder (the “Work”) to be a work made for hire. Consultant acknowledges and agrees that the Work (and all rights therein, including, without limitation, copyright) belongs to and shall be the sole and exclusive property of the City.
8. COMPLIANCE WITH ALL LAWS:
A. Consultant shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, and codes of federal, State and local governments, and shall commit no trespass on any public or private property in performing any of the work authorized by this Contract.
B. Consultant warrants to the City that it is licensed by all applicable governmental bodies to perform this Contract and will remain so licensed throughout the progress of the Work, Lyons Security Service, Inc.
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and that it has, and will have, throughout the progress of the Work, the necessary experience, skill and financial resources to enable it to perform this Contract.
9. WARRANTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - CONSULTANT:
A. Consultant agrees and represents that it is qualified to properly provide the services set forth in Exhibit “B” in a manner which is consistent with the generally accepted standards of Consultant’s profession.
B. Consultant agrees and represents that the work performed under this Contract shall be in accordance with applicable federal, State and local law in accordance with Section 17A hereof.
C. Consultant shall designate a project manager who at all times shall represent the Consultant before the City on all matters relating to this Contract. The project manager shall continue in such capacity unless and until he or she is removed at the request of the City, is no longer employed by Consultant, or is replaced with the written approval of the City, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
D. Consultant shall provide corrective services without charge to the City for services which fail to meet the above professional and legal standards and which are reported to Consultant in writing within sixty (60) days of discovery. Should Consultant fail or refuse to perform promptly its obligations, the City may render or undertake performance thereof and the Consultant shall be liable for any expenses thereby incurred.
10. SUBCONTRACTING:
None of the services covered by this Contract shall be subcontracted without the prior written consent of the City, which will not be unreasonably withheld. Consultant shall be as fully responsible to the City for the negligent acts and omissions of its contractors and subcontractors, and of persons either directly or indirectly employed by them, as it is for the negligent acts and omissions of persons directly employed by Consultant.
11. ASSIGNABILITY:
Consultant shall not assign or transfer any interest in this Contract whether by assignment or novation, without the prior written consent of the City which will not be unreasonably withheld.
However, claims for money due or to become due Consultant from the City under this Contract may be assigned to a financial institution, or to a trustee in bankruptcy, without such approval.
Notice of any assignment or transfer whether voluntary or involuntary shall be furnished promptly to the City.
12. INTEREST IN CONTRACT:
Consultant covenants that neither it, nor any of its employees, agents, contractors, subcontractors has any interest, nor shall they acquire any interest, direct or indirect, in the subject of the Contract, nor any other interest which would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of its services hereunder. Consultant shall make all disclosures required by the City’s conflict of interest code in accordance with the category designated by the City, unless the City Manager determines in writing that Consultant’s duties are more limited in scope than is warranted by the category designated by the City code and that a narrower disclosure category Lyons Security Service, Inc.
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should apply. Consultant also agrees to make disclosure in compliance with the City conflict of interest code if, at any time after the execution of this Contract, City determines and notifies Consultant in writing that Consultant’s duties under this Contract warrant greater disclosure by Consultant than was originally contemplated. Consultant shall make disclosures in the time, place and manner set forth in the conflict of interest code and as directed by the City.
13. MATERIALS CONFIDENTIAL:
All of the materials prepared or assembled by Consultant pursuant to performance of this Contract are confidential and Consultant agrees that they shall not be made available to any individual or organization without the prior written approval of the City, except by court order.
14. LIABILITY OF CONSULTANT-NEGLIGENCE:
Consultant shall be responsible for performing the work under this Contract in a manner which is consistent with the generally-accepted standards of the Consultant’s profession and shall be liable for its own negligence and the negligent acts of its employees, agents, contractors and subcontractors. The City shall have no right of control over the manner in which the work is to be done but only as to its outcome, and shall not be charged with the responsibility of preventing risk to Consultant or its employees, agents, contractors or subcontractors.
15. INDEMNITY AND LITIGATION COSTS:
Consultant shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City, its officers, officials, agents, and employees against all claims, damages, demands, liability, costs, losses and expenses, including without limitation court costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising from Consultant's negligent acts or negligent failure to act, errors, omissions or willful misconduct incident to the performance of this Contract except such loss or damage caused by the active negligence, sole negligence, or willful misconduct of the City. The provisions of this paragraph shall survive termination or suspension of this Contract.
16. CONSULTANT TO PROVIDE INSURANCE:
A. Consultant shall not commence any work before obtaining, and shall maintain in force at all times during the duration and performance of this Contract, the policies of insurance specified in this Section. Such insurance must have the approval of the City as to limit, form, and amount, and shall be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best’s rating of no less than A VII (an NR rating is acceptable for Worker’s Compensation insurance written with the State Compensation Insurance Fund of California).
B. Prior to execution of this Contract and prior to commencement of any work, the Consultant shall furnish the City with certificates of insurance and copies of endorsements providing evidence of coverage for all policies required by the Contract. The Consultant and its contractors and subcontractors shall, at their expense, maintain in effect at all times during the performance of work under the Contract not less than the following coverage and limits of insurance, which shall be maintained with insurers and under forms of policy satisfactory to the City. The maintenance by Consultant and its contractors and subcontractors of the following coverage and limits of insurance is a material element of this Contract. The failure of Consultant or of any of its contractors or subcontractors to maintain or renew coverage or to provide evidence of renewal may be treated by the City as a material breach of this Contract. Approval of the insurance by the City shall not relieve or decrease any liability of Consultant.
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1. Worker’s Compensation and Employer’s Liability Insurance a. Worker’s Compensation - Insurance to protect the Consultant, its contractors and subcontractors from all claims under Worker’s Compensation and Employer’s Liability Acts, including Longshoremen’s and Harbor Worker’s Act (“Acts”), if applicable. Such coverage shall be maintained, in type and amount, in strict compliance with all applicable state and Federal statutes and regulations.
The Consultant shall execute a certificate in compliance with Labor Code Section 1861, on the form provided in the Contract Documents.
b. Consultant shall provide a Waiver of Subrogation endorsement in favor of the City, its officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers for losses arising from work performed by the Consultant.
2. Commercial General Liability Insurance
a. The insurance shall be provided on form CG0001, or it’s equivalent, and shall include coverage for claims for bodily injury or property damage arising out of premises/operations, products/completed operations, contractual liability, and subconsultant’s work and personal and advertising injury resulting from actions, failures to act, or operations of the insured, or by its employees or agents, or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by the insured. The amount of insurance coverage shall not be less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general and products/completed operations aggregates. b. The commercial general liability insurance shall also include the following:
i. Endorsement equivalent to CG 2010 0714 naming the City, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers as additional insureds. The endorsement shall contain no special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to the City, its officers, officials, employees or volunteers.
ii. Endorsement stating insurance provided to the City shall be primary as respects the City, its officers, officials, employees and any insurance or self insurance maintained by the City, its officers, officials, employees or volunteers shall be in excess of the Consultant’s insurance and shall not contribute with it, to the payment or satisfaction of any defense expenses, loss, or judgment.
iii. Provision or endorsement stating that the Consultant’s insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer’s liability.
3. Commercial Automobile Insurance
a. The insurance shall include, but shall not be limited to, coverage for claims for bodily injury or property damage for owned, non-owned, and hired Lyons Security Service, Inc.
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automobiles resulting from actions, failures to act, or operations of the insured, or by its employees or agents, or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by the insured. The amount of insurance coverage shall not be less than $1,000,000 per accident.
b. The commercial automobile insurance shall include the same endorsements required for the commercial general liability policy (see Section
16.B.2.b).
4. Professional Liability. The Consultant and its contractors and subcontractors shall secure and maintain in full force, during the term of this Contract and for five years thereafter, professional liability insurance policies appropriate to the respective professions and the work to be performed as specified in this Contract. The limits of such professional liability insurance coverage shall not be less than $1,000,000 per claim.
C. In addition to any other remedy the City may have, if Consultant fails to maintain the insurance coverage as required in this Section, the City may obtain such insurance coverage as is not being maintained, in form and amount substantially the same as is required herein, and the City may deduct the cost of such insurance from any amounts due or which may become due Consultant under this Contract.
D. No policy required by this Contract shall be suspended, cancelled, terminated by either party, or reduced in coverage or in limits unless Consultant has provided thirty (30) days prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the City.
E. Any deductibles or self-insured retentions in excess of $10,000 must be declared to, and approved by, the City.
F. The requirement as to types, limits, and the City’s approval of insurance coverage to be maintained by Consultant are not intended to, and shall not in any manner, limit or qualify the liabilities and obligations assumed by Consultant under the Contract.
17. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS:
A. Consultant shall keep itself fully informed of, shall observe and comply with, and shall cause any and all persons, firms or corporations employed by it or under its control to observe and comply with, applicable federal, state, county and municipal laws, ordinances, regulations, orders and decrees which in any manner affect those engaged or employed on the work described by this Contract or the materials used or which in any way affect the conduct of the work.
B. Consultant shall not engage in unlawful employment discrimination. Such unlawful employment discrimination includes, but is not limited to, employment discrimination based upon a person’s race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status, gender, citizenship, or sexual orientation.
C. Consultant shall maintain and make available for inspection by the City and its auditors accurate records of all of its costs, disbursements and receipts with respect to any work under this Contract. Such inspections may be made during regular office hours at any time until six (6) months after the final payments under this Contract are made to the Consultant.
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D. This Contract constitutes the entire agreement between the parties relative to the services specified herein and no modification hereof shall be effective unless and until such modification is evidenced by a writing signed by both parties to this Contract. There are no understandings, agreements, conditions, representations, warranties or promises, with respect to this Contract, except those contained in or referred to in the writing.
E. All notices that are required to be given by one party to the other under this Contract shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been given if delivered personally or enclosed in a properly addressed envelope and deposited in a United States Post Office for delivery by registered or certified mail addressed to the parties at the following addresses:
City: City of West Sacramento
Attention: Lorianne Landsaw
1951 South River Road
West Sacramento, CA 95691
Email: [email protected]
Consultant:
Lyons Security Service, Inc.
Attention: Nicholas Guidice, President
505 S. Villa Real Drive, Suite 203
Anaheim, CA 92807
Email: [email protected]
F. This Contract shall be interpreted and governed by the laws of the State of California.
G. Any action arising out of this Contract shall be brought and maintained in Yolo County California, regardless of where else venue may lie.
H. In any action brought by either party to enforce the terms of this Contract, each party shall be bear responsibility for its attorney’s fees and all costs regardless of whether one party is determined to be the prevailing party.
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CITY OF WEST SACRAMENTO
By: __________________________
Amanda Berlin, Assistant City Manager
ATTEST:
By: _______________________
Jennifer Cusmir, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By: _______________________
Jeffrey Mitchell, City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
Consultant Proposal
Presented To:
Lorianne Landsaw,
Senior Analyst City of West Sacramento
1110 W. Capitol Ave.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
RFP: 23-086
Request for Proposal for
Citywide Security Services for the City of West Sacramento April 3, 2024
Presented By:
Nicholas Guidice, CPP
President
Lyons Security Service, Inc.
505 S. Villa Real Drive, 203
Anaheim CA 92807
Phone: (949) 298-6859
[email protected]
April 3, 2024
City of West Sacramento
Attention: Lorianne Landsaw, Senior Analyst
RFP #23-086-RFP Citywide Security Guard Services
1110 W. Capitol Avenue
West Sacramento, CA 96591
Subject: Response to RFP#23-086-RFP
Please accept our proposal for the above-referenced Request for Proposal (RFP) #23-086-RFP. Lyons Security Service, Inc. is a privately held company with offices in Sacramento and Anaheim with over thirty-five years of experience providing security services. I certify that Lyons Security Service, Inc. can/will comply with the RFP.
This transmittal letter serves as our offer to complete the Scope of Work, and the offer, including the cost proposal rates and budget, remains valid for at least ninety (90) business days after the Proposal due date of April 3, 2024.
We have reviewed the City’s standard contract and insurance requirements and accept them without qualification.
The City of West Sacramento is not obligated to pay any costs incurred by Lyons Security Service, Inc. in preparing and submitting our response to the RFP. Furthermore, this RFP response and all data, documents, and other products used throughout the project's life shall become the property of the City of West Sacramento. They will be retained or disposed of accordingly. Lyons Security Service, Inc. certifies it does not have any potential, actual, or apparent conflicts of interest that may exist between any current client and the City of West Sacramento. Lyons Security Service, Inc. will not utilize any sub-contractors for this project.
For any questions or comments about this response during the evaluation period, you may contact:
Lyons Security Service, Inc. PPO 12687
Nicholas Guidice, President
505 S. Villa Real Dr., Suite 203, Anaheim, CA 92807
Telephone: (714) 504-8969
Email: [email protected]
I, the undersigned, am the Corporate Officer responsible for preparing this proposal and have the authority to negotiate and bind on behalf of Lyons Security Service, Inc. I also attest that the information submitted in the proposal is true and correct.
Sincerely,
Nicholas Guidice
President
505 S. Villa Real, Suite 203, Anaheim CA – www.LyonsSecurityInc.com – Telephone: (949) 298-6859 City of West Sacramento
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Statement of Purpose
In evaluating potential respondents, the City of West Sacramento will recognize Lyons Security Service, Inc.'s extensive experience delivering citywide security services. The City will see examples of our Accountability Global Guard tour patrol system, which allows the City’s project manager to access data related to the account. The City will also learn how we utilize Field Supervisors and Rovers to cover vacancies or absences during shifts.
Lyons Security has successfully provided services to several prominent California Governmental agencies, including but not limited to Anaheim (tenth largest city, with a population of over 350,000), Santa Ana (fourteenth largest city, with a population of over 330,000), Moreno Valley (twenty-first largest city, with a population of over 210,000), Huntington Beach (twenty-third largest city, with a population of over 200,000), and the County of Sacramento (with a population of over 1.5 million).
We are fully committed to meeting the Scope of Work outlined in Section 2 of the RFP. We pledge to adhere to general and specific guidelines for each City location assigned. Our distinguishing factor lies in our adaptability to the evolving needs of our clients, ensuring seamless service delivery without disruption. As security specialists, we are dedicated to tailoring our services to suit the unique requirements of each facility. This includes conducting complimentary security walk-throughs and investigations, implementing Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) reviews, providing employee training for our clients, and offering a range of additional services not typically found with other providers—all aimed at maximizing customer satisfaction.
We take pride in our established track record of assisting cities in addressing issues surrounding individuals experiencing homelessness, which we believe is our most vital asset. Lyons Security Service, Inc. is enthusiastic about the opportunity to collaborate with the City of West Sacramento on this crucial project and eagerly looks forward to delivering exceptional service.
Why Choose Us
Within our literature, Lyons is recognized as a field expert in addressing the needs of individuals experiencing homelessness. Lyons has been instrumental in tackling the homeless epidemic by offering comprehensive services to affected cities, providing tailored training programs aligned with pertinent challenges, and actively contributing to viable solutions. As a crucial component of the Homeless Management System, Lyons has forged partnerships with numerous municipalities and organizations, collaborating to address the multifaceted issue of homelessness. Notably, Lyons stands out as the sole security company offering a comprehensive suite of services, encompassing unarmed and armed security provisions and specialized offerings like Abandoned Property and Safekeeping Removal.
Statement of Purpose
The City of West Sacramento has issued a call for proposals to supply citywide security guard services at multiple City locations. It is crucial to note that the City of West Sacramento requires all proposers to have a “Guard Tour Patrol System" installed for all required patrol locations.
These systems shall be installed, and the data will be available to the City's project manager or designated personnel. The City also mandates proposers to maintain a 24/7 communication center, which will support assigned personnel deployed at the City. Assistance will include, but not be limited to, event analysis, triage of events, identification of best responses, and event recording. Proposers are also required to conduct regular, systematic inspections of their staff and shall be responsible for providing adequate supervision to ensure competent and satisfactory performance of the services required under the contract. Proposers shall be readily available to replace absent, late, or discontinued security officers and shall notify the City of such substitutions in advance of a shift.
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Services Offered
Unarmed Security Personnel
Lyons Security boasts a team of specialists catering to government entities, homeless management, and outreach, which is pivotal in ensuring safety, security, and support across these sectors. Within our urban clientele, unarmed guards serve as a deterrent against potential threats and unauthorized access while fostering a welcoming atmosphere for employees and visitors alike. Their presence is instrumental in upholding security protocols, monitoring surveillance systems, and promptly addressing emergencies.
Additionally, unarmed guards adeptly manage crowd control during public events or protests, facilitating peaceful demonstrations and safeguarding government property.
In homeless management and outreach, our unarmed security personnel assume a nuanced role centered on compassion, assistance, and community engagement. Collaborating closely with social workers, outreach teams (such as CityNet, BeWell, Salvation Army), and local authorities, Lyons' unarmed guards address the intricate needs of individuals grappling with homelessness. They provide security and stability within shelters, resource centers, and similar facilities catering to the homeless community.
Responsibilities encompass monitoring access points, enforcing facility regulations, defusing conflicts, and facilitating access to essential services such as food, shelter, and healthcare.
Moreover, Lyons' unarmed security guards engaged in homeless management and outreach serve as conduits between the homeless populace and pertinent stakeholders, fostering trust and mutual understanding. Actively participating in outreach initiatives, they connect individuals with housing assistance programs, vocational training opportunities, or mental health services. Through cultivating relationships grounded in empathy and dignity, unarmed guards contribute significantly to the holistic well-being and societal integration of those experiencing homelessness. Their role transcends conventional security functions, embodying advocacy, support, and empowerment within the community.
Armed Security Personnel
Lyons Security's armed guards are crucial in safeguarding various sectors, including commercial properties, government installations, financial institutions, and high-profile events. Their primary mandate is to deter potential threats and swiftly respond to security breaches or emergencies. Armed guards undergo rigorous training encompassing firearms proficiency, self-defense tactics, crisis management, and conflict resolution, ensuring their adeptness in handling diverse scenarios with professionalism and efficacy.
A fundamental responsibility of our armed security personnel is to serve as a visible deterrent against criminal activities. Their presence is a formidable deterrent to potential intruders, thieves, or violent individuals contemplating unlawful acts within client premises. This visible deterrence significantly diminishes the likelihood of security incidents and enhances safety and security within the protected area.
In addition to deterrence, armed guards are trained to respond decisively to security threats or emergencies. In the event of breaches, such as attempted break-ins, robberies, or acts of violence, armed guards are prepared to take immediate action to neutralize threats and safeguard lives and property. They employ various tactics, including verbal directives, physical restraint, or judicious firearm utilization if warranted, to resolve situations safely and expeditiously.
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Furthermore, our armed security personnel collaborate closely with law enforcement agencies, exchanging information and coordinating responses to potential threats or criminal activities. They serve as an additional security layer, supporting law enforcement during large-scale events, high-risk situations, or critical incidents. Their presence bolsters overall security measures, ensuring a synchronized and effective response to any security challenges encountered.
In summary, armed security guards are indispensable in preserving safety and security across diverse environments. Their comprehensive training, experience, and readiness enable them to serve as formidable deterrents, respond effectively to emergencies, and collaborate seamlessly with authorities to uphold security standards and safeguard the well-being of individuals and assets within their purview.
Abandoned Property Removal & Safekeeping
Background: Lyons Security Service, Inc. delves into providing specialized services rooted in the expertise of our esteemed employees, who bring extensive law enforcement experience to the table.
1. Michael Lozeau: Chief Training Officer, Lyons Security Service Michael Lozeau, boasting thirty-two years of service with the Anaheim Police Department, holds invaluable expertise in police responses to homelessness. He pioneered California's only Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified training course for Homeless Liaison Peace Officers. Since joining Lyons, Michael has diversified his training portfolio, encompassing defensive driving, managing hostile situations, tactical shooting, emergency services, and first aid/CPR. During his tenure supervising the Central District Community Policing Team, Michael spearheaded innovative solutions to address homelessness-related issues at La Palma Park, collaborating with various city departments to implement effective protocols.
2. Craig Friesen: Chief Operations Officer, Lyons Security Service Craig Friesen brings over twenty-eight years of law enforcement experience, culminating in his role as a retired Police Captain from the Anaheim Police Department. Craig held various leadership positions throughout his tenure, including Homeless Outreach Commander, where he collaborated closely with Michael Lozeau to tackle homelessness-related challenges. His profound understanding of property management and record-keeping proved instrumental in designing and implementing programs addressing abandoned property concerns.
Development and Implementation of Services: In April 2023, the City of Anaheim approached Lyons Security, seeking assistance in a pilot program to outsource aspects of the Abandoned Property Removal Service. Leveraging Michael Lozeau's and Craig Friesen's expertise, Lyons embarked on providing a viable solution to the city's requirements. Since its inception on June 17, 2023, the program has successfully handled over eight hundred (800) incidents, encompassing the collection and storage of abandoned property or items seized during APD arrests.
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Organization / Experience
Established in 1982 in Sacramento, California, Lyons Security Service initially catered to local municipalities in the City of Sacramento, offering unarmed and armed guard services. On October 1, 1996, the company underwent a transition when its former CEO/President, Kathleen Guidice, acquired and incorporated it as Lyons Security Service, Inc. (C-Corporation, Private Patrol Operator License Number: 12687 / Federal Tax Identification: 33-072-6010). Subsequently, on January 1, 2022, Kathleen Guidice transferred Lyons Security Service, Inc. ownership to President Nicholas Guidice.
Our services extend beyond mere security, encompassing offerings such as armed and unarmed security solutions and specialized services like abandoned property removal/safekeeping and purging for a municipality in Orange County, CA. We have a workforce of three hundred and forty-four (344) security guard personnel stationed across California, operating from our two offices. We will utilize our Branch Office in Sacramento to service this contract.
Company Information
Legal Name: Lyons Security Service, Inc.
Type of Entity: C-Corporation, Incorporated Oct 1, 1996 Corporate Office Address: 505 S. Villa Real, Suite 203A, Anaheim, CA 92807 Main Telephone: (949) 298-6859
Branch Office Address: 1540 River Park Dr., Suite 216A, Sacramento, CA 95820 Web Address: www.LyonsSecurityInc.com
Private Patrol Operator License Number: 12687
Federal Tax Identification: 33-072-6010
Binding Officer & Title: Nicholas Guidice, CPP
Binder’s Mobile Telephone: (714) 504-8969
Binder’s Email: [email protected]
Individual to Oversee Contract: Nicholas Guidice, CPP
Mobile Telephone: (714) 504-8969
Email: [email protected]
Current Staff: President, Chief Operations Officer, Chief Financial Officer. 340 Officers, 4 Managers, 6 Clerical, and 1 Trainer.
At Lyons Security Service, we prioritize direct communication with our clients as we believe it is fundamental to success. Our onsite and managerial staff are dedicated to providing personalized attention to each customer. Our team is committed to promptly addressing and responding to client requests, whether it's our guards, supervisors, project managers, or corporate office employees. In the event of a security issue, we act swiftly; if a client requires adjustments to the security plan, we accommodate them Proposer’s Mandatory Qualifications and Experience
A Proposal shall demonstrate that the Proposer holds the qualifications and experience required to complete the Scope of Work by referencing and responding to the following subsections in sequence and attaching corresponding documentation, as required ("Mandatory Qualifications and Experience"). The qualifications and experience listed below are mandatory and failure to provide the required information may result in the proposal being considered nonresponsive and rejected.
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promptly; and if there are concerns about an officer's performance, our supervisors or management step in immediately. Our clients consistently commend our transparent communication and adaptable approach.
We recognize the importance of balancing delivering security services and offering top-notch customer care. As mentioned in our statement of understanding, our phone lines are open 24/7 and staffed by empowered decision-makers to ensure our clients receive assistance whenever they need it, day or night.
Lyons Security continues to thrive today by upholding the foundational principles established in 1996:
delivering high-quality service coupled with exceptional client communication. Our company distinguishes itself through adherence to five core principles:
1. Responsive Leadership: We engage with our internal team and clients to pursue mission-driven, innovative solutions.
2. Proven Capabilities: We recruit skilled and qualified personnel empowered to self-manage on-site while remaining accountable to our corporate standards.
3. Training: We ensure that our security personnel receive training in the latest industry standards and specific contract requirements.
4. Top-Down Integrity: We execute contract obligations faithfully and consistently, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
5. Quality Performance: Our commitment to excellence drives us to exceed client expectations, prioritizing quality in every aspect of our service delivery.
Public Agency Experience:
While we do not have any previous experience working with or current contractual relationships with the City of West Sacramento, we do have security services contracts with government agencies throughout California of similar size and demographics. We have earned a reputation as the “go-to” security provider with local governments based on our collaborative approach to addressing issues involving individuals experiencing homelessness. Currently, we are the security providers for:
Capital Area Development Authority, July 1, 1998 – ongoing Since 1998, Lyons Security Service has provided nightly mobile patrol for a 40-block radius of buildings owned and operated by Capital Area Development in the downtown district of Sacramento. The 40-block radius covers a variety of buildings open to Section 8-approved families as well as commercial property.
Lyons Security provides a lock-up service for over 20 buildings and performs routine patrols throughout the night to secure the safety of individuals living within the premises. Lyons Security is responsible for identifying and strategically removing all unauthorized individuals, reporting any security threats that may occur, report maintenance issues when necessary.
County of Sacramento, County buildings and group homes: June 1, 2023 – Present; 3,300 hours per week Since June 2023, Lyons has provided security services for 18 City Department of Human Assistance buildings, including Program and Administrative Departments, the Homeless RoomKey Project, Warming Centers, and Cooling Centers. Lyons also provides security for 8 Department of Health Services buildings, including the Mental Health Treatment Center, a Primary Care Center, four WIC Facilities, and two administrative facilities. Lastly, Lyons provides security for the City of Sacramento Department of Child, Family, and Adult Services facilities. Under DCFAS, we have one administrative building, three visitation buildings, and three to four juvenile transitional homes.
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City of Aliso Viejo: 6/1/2021 – Present; 0 – 48 hours per week Lyons provides the City of Aliso Viejo with event security services for 2 locations. Lyons Security team members oversee renters and verify they follow city procedures as required.
City of Anaheim, Parks Patrol: 1/1/2018 – Present; 112 hours per week Since January 2018, Lyons Security Service has provided the City of Anaheim with two designated patrol officers to patrol parks throughout the evening. As part of our responsibility, we act as a liaison to enforce rules set forth by the city, verifying the regulations are correctly followed by patrons visiting city facilities and removing individuals after park open hours. Furthermore, we provide additional services for the City Park Ranger program throughout the day to supplement city staff.
City of Anaheim, City Hall: 9/1/2022 – Present; 1,864 hours per week In September 2022, Lyons was contracted as the City Hall and Downtown District Security Provider, providing roughly 1,800 weekly hours between two sites, a dispatch, and supervision. Lyons delivers a high level of professional upscale security service, 24 hours a day/7, days a week/365 days a year, to the two City Hall buildings and four parking structures in the heart of Anaheim.
The City of Anaheim, Salvation Army Emergency Shelter: 2/1/2019 – Present; 896 hours per week Lyons Security Service, Inc. currently provides 896 hours of weekly service to the 324-bed Emergency Shelter and Center of Hope at 1455 Salvation Place in Anaheim, CA. Officers are responsible for directing traffic, maintaining a visual presence throughout the facility, notifying staff of any delinquencies found on patrol, and leading the intake searches for all incoming and outgoing residents.
City of Anaheim, Abandoned Property: 4/4/2023-Present; 96 hours per week Lyons Security assists with tagging abandoned property in public areas throughout Anaheim. Lyons’ employees assist the Anaheim Police Department with the safekeeping and purging of items for individuals taken into custody. Items are purged after ninety (90) days if the owner does not attempt to retrieve them.
City of Costa Mesa, Parks Patrol: 7/1/2019 – Present, 268 hours per week Since July 2019, Lyons Security Service Inc. has provided 24/7 service to the Lions Park Campus, which features a newly built library, park, baseball field, recreation and aquatic center, historical building, and senior center. Officers are responsible for maintaining the safety and well-being of public traffic and keeping quality control over the city facilities.
City of Huntington Beach, Event Security: 10/1/2019 – Present, 220 hours per week Lyons was requested to take over a current events contract in October 2019 due to the non-performance of the previous provider. Since 2019, Lyons has provided event security services for five locations throughout Huntington Beach. Lyons Security team members oversee renters and verify that they follow city procedures as required.
City of Lodi: July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2023
Since 2012, Lyons has provided security services for the Hutchins Street Square event hall center in Lodi, CA. Events range from 4 to 12 hours and require up to 8 guards to protect property and people within the City of West Sacramento
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facility. Furthermore, we provide 24-hour security coverage at the Lodi Transit Station and Parking Structure. Lastly, we provided 24-hour coverage at a hygiene station for people experiencing homelessness during COVID-19, security coverage at the city library, and security coverage at the city library and City Hall during operational hours.
City of Moreno Valley, City Hall: 7/1/14 – Present, 380 hours per week Lyons Security Service, Inc. provides both armed and unarmed guard services throughout the city of Moreno Valley. Job duties range from City Hall access control to security for events throughout the city.
Lyons also provides event security for the 4th of July event, with a crowd population of 10,000 to 20,000 people. Our officers are responsible for searching the individuals before entering the facility.
City of Newport Beach: 4/1/2017 – Present; 84 – 115 hours per week Lyons Security Service, Inc. currently provides event security services at multiple locations throughout Newport Beach, CA. Furthermore, we now work with the city on their “Clean Air Act” as Ambassadors to the city beach fire rings. As part of the Clean Air Act, Lyons was brought on to help citizens and visitors understand the significance of burning clean energy sources when utilizing fire rings throughout the city.
City of Newport Beach, City Hall: 1/1/2023 – 9/1/2023 (Pilot); 56 hours per week Lyons provides security 8 hours daily to the City Hall and Civic Center. Lyons staff provides personnel escorts to high-ranking officials and deters unwanted activity while providing customer service and assistance to the individuals who experience homelessness around the facility.
City of Orange: 7/1/2016 – Present; 140 hours per week
Lyons Security Service, Inc. provides vehicle and foot patrols for multiple parks (7 days a week) in Orange. Officers are responsible for delivering “eyes and ears” to the City of Orange during closed park hours, removing unauthorized personnel, reporting property damage, and providing a visible deterrent to unwanted activity. Lyons began this contract as a piloted program and helped create and implement the security procedures utilized throughout the city. We also provide unarmed security services six days a week for a homeless outreach project the city started in 2022.
City of Perris: 12/1/17 – Present, 310 Hours per week
Since December 2017, Lyons has provided a dedicated patrol and CCTV team to the city of Perris for the Parks and Recreation and various facilities throughout the city, such as City Hall, Animal Control Central, Public Works Division, and many similar buildings. We act as the city's eyes and ears as part of our responsibility. At the same time, buildings are closed to help deter unwanted activity at public facilities during hours of operation. Furthermore, we discourage activity that may be unwanted at these facilities by providing mobile patrols throughout the city.
City of Santa Ana, Citywide Service: 11/1/2022 – Present; 2,100 hours per week Since November of 2022, Lyons has provided citywide security services for City facilities including, but not limited to, City Hall, Water Facilities, SA Regional Transit Center, two Libraries, a Corporate Yard, a Zoo, and forty-two Parks. Lyons provides 1,950 weekly hours of coverage between the properties and offers various security services, from mobile patrols and homeless outreach to professional services at City Hall.
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Personnel:
At Lyons Security, we eschew the conventional business model of assigning one manager per client in favor of a collaborative approach. Each individual listed below will contribute to ensuring the contract's success.
Nicholas Guidice
President
Role in the contract: Nicholas will be the point of contact for all contract-related issues.
Nicholas will be critical in aiding the transition process, developing post orders, and managing staff scheduling. With over a decade of experience in security supervision and management, he brings a wealth of expertise to his role. Previously, Nicholas oversaw the operational and training aspects of Lyons Security across Southern California. He laid the foundation for the Southern California office during his time with the company. He was responsible for building the entire clientele from scratch, starting from zero and moving to 8,000 hours a week. Nicholas focused on positioning the company within a specific niche of the security industry by assisting clients with the homelessness epidemic. In 2022, he assumed company ownership, further solidifying his commitment to delivering exceptional security services.
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-guidice-cpp-03622129/ Craig Friesen
Chief Operations Officer
Role in the contract: Point of contact for all operational-related issues, will assist with the transition plan, development of post orders, communication with client management, local first responders, and any additional stakeholders.
Craig retired as a Police Captain from the Anaheim Police Department (APD) in December 2022, culminating a distinguished 28-year career in law enforcement spanning both the Inglewood Police Department and APD. Joining Lyons Security as the Chief Operations Officer in January 2023, Craig brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the role.
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During his tenure at APD, Craig held various pivotal positions, including Support Services Division Commander, overseeing critical units such as the Communications Center, Detention Facility, Emergency Management Detail, Air Support Unit, Mounted Unit, Property and Records Details, and Training Detail.
Additionally, he served as Administration Division Commander, responsible for managing the Professional Standards Bureau, encompassing Internal Affairs, the Major Incident Review Team, and the Police Review Board. Craig's extensive leadership roles include Patrol Watch Commander, West District Commander, Field Training Coordinator, Vice, Narcotics, Criminal Intelligence Commander, and Professional Standards Bureau Commander.
In 2017, Craig notably served as the Department’s Homeless Outreach Commander, collaborating with various local, state, federal, and non-profit organizations to address homelessness in Anaheim.
Leveraging his vast experience and extensive network within law enforcement agencies across California, Craig brings a comprehensive and nuanced approach to tackling homelessness-related issues. See the article for additional information: https://behindthebadge.com/outreach-shelter-beds-help-anaheim-policehelp-homeless/ Craig holds a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice from California Coast University and a Bachelor's in Occupational Studies from California State University, Long Beach. He is a distinguished graduate of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) National Academy Class #276 and the Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute, further enhancing his credentials as a seasoned law enforcement professional.
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-friesen-048868162/ Mike Lozeau
Chief Training Officer
Role in the contract: Training officer for Lyons Security staff and liaison with first responders.
Mike is a seasoned expert in police response to homelessness. He boasts an impressive 32-year career with the Anaheim Police Department (APD), where he retired as a Sergeant. Mike is the Chief Training Officer for Lyons Security and has extensive knowledge and experience.
During his tenure at APD, Mike served as the Supervisor for both the Homeless Outreach Team and the Psychiatric Emergency Response Team, further solidifying his expertise in handling complex community matters. One of Mike's notable achievements is developing California's sole Police Officer Standards and Training (POST), a certified Homeless Liaison for Peace Officers training course. Mike’s training focuses on the nuances of the homeless continuum of care.
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Since joining Lyons Security, Mike has diversified his training portfolio to encompass various subjects, including defensive driving, certified security firearms instruction, management of hostile individuals, tactical shooting, emergency services, first aid, Narcan administration, and CPR. As a National Rifle Association (NRA) and P.O.S.T. certified firearms instructor, Mike is pivotal in providing comprehensive armed and unarmed guard training courses for Lyons Security personnel, ensuring they can effectively handle diverse security challenges.
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-lozeau-03b5b62b/ Anton Burton
Sacramento, Operations Manager
Anton Burton is a dedicated professional with a proven track record of meeting company goals through consistent and organized practices. He is adaptable and adept at working under pressure. He has demonstrated skills in various areas, including mental health knowledge and suicide prevention, suspect pursuit and arrest, traffic monitoring and enforcement, complex problem-solving, perimeter security, issuing citations, court testimony, medical emergency response, prisoner transportation, and summons and subpoena serving.
Since May 2023, Anton has excelled as the Regional Manager at Lyons Security in Sacramento, CA.
Anton has experience scheduling, training, and directing day, swing, and night shift operations. He has effectively resolved conflicts and promoted compliance with local laws and regulations at Sacramento facilities while responding to emergencies and providing emergency care.
Before this, Anton served as a Park Ranger at Cosumnes Service District in Elk Grove, CA, informing patrons about park activities and promoting safety within the parks. Additionally, he worked as a Peace Officer at the Department of State Hospitals in Napa, CA, from January 2017 to March 2023, patrolling designated areas to identify security and safety issues, maintaining public safety, and responding promptly to various calls for service.
Anton's earlier experience includes roles as a Security Officer at Paragon Systems and Allied Barton in Sacramento, CA, and a Security Industry Specialist in Elk Grove, CA. In these positions, he maintained a welcoming atmosphere while prioritizing safety, oversaw daily monitoring and patrolling of various premises, and ensured business integrity by implementing proper access protocols.
Anton's educational background includes graduating from the Department of State Hospitals Police Academy in Atascadero, CA, in May 2017, where he received over 400 hours of post-training and obtained certifications in various areas such as laws of arrest, interview and interrogation, firearms City of West Sacramento
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training, and CPR instruction. He also holds an Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice from the Institute of Technology in Citrus Heights, CA, where he was recognized on the Dean's List, Honor Roll, and voted Most Professional Student in October 2011.
Sacramento Field Supervisors:
Erich Lorenzen, Mike Owens, James Reyes, Ed Stevens, Suraj Suyal, and Nowana Wright. If awarded this contract, we would add two (2) additional field supervisors.
Field Rovers:
As a security provider, open shifts can indicate operational challenges, and while they may arise, we are dedicated to mitigating them to the fullest extent possible. Upon assuming responsibility for the County of Sacramento from Allied Universal in June of 2023, one recurring concern voiced was the frequency of open shifts. Lyons has deployed a team of four individuals operating around the clock to address open coverage needs for the county, aiming to eradicate this issue. These personnel undergo rigorous selection criteria and are positioned for advancement within our organization. Our expectations for the performance of these rovers are elevated, particularly on days when they are tasked with supervisory responsibilities.
This initiative has been meticulously crafted to ensure seamless coverage for all shifts, leaving no vacancy unaddressed.
Lyons Security Organizational Chart
Nicholas Guidice, CPP
President
Lindsey Guidice,
CPA
Chief Financial
Officer
Christyna
McCullough, Human
Resource Manager
Craig Friesen
Chief Operations
Officer
Southern California
Operations
Frank Lopez
Operations
Manager
James Clinger
Operations
Manager
Stuart Navarro
Operations
Manager
Northern California
Operations
Anton Burton
Sacramento
Operations
Manager
Mike Lozeau
Chief Training
Officer
Laura Serrano,
Human Resource
Manager
Teresa Reyes
Payroll Specialists
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References:
Contract: City of Anaheim
Address: 200 S. Anaheim Blvd. Anaheim, CA 92805
Contact: Grace Stepter
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: (714) 765-4300
Contract: City of Moreno Valley
Address: 14177 Frederick St., Moreno Valley, CA 92552
Contact: Anna Chacon
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: (951) 413-3195
Contract: County of Sacramento
Address: 4750 Business Park Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 Contact: Olivia McDaniel
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: (916) 420-1510
Contract: County of Sacramento
Address: 3075 Prospect Park Drive, Suite 150, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 Contact: Lindsay Johnston
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: (916) 875-8925
Contract: City of Santa Ana
Address: 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Contact: Mike Ortiz
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: (714) 615-0892
History
No mergers, acquisitions, or sales related to Lyons Security’s organizational structure have occurred within the last three (3) years.
Legal Challenges
There is no pending litigation that would hinder our ability to perform the contract.
Fiscal Viability
With an annual security sales revenue of approximately $19,500,000, Lyons Security Service, Inc. maintains a robust financial standing, free from any outstanding debts, bankruptcy or voluntary/involuntary insolvency proceedings, of the appointment of a receiver, trustee, or assignee for the benefit of creditors that could hinder our ability to fulfill our Scope of Services.
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YONS SECUR SERVICE, INC. (1791794)
Lyons Security Service, Inc. Business License – California Secretary of State Website Initial Filing Date 10/04/1996
Status Active
Standing - SOS Good
Standing - FTB Good
Standing - Agent Good
Standing - VCFCF Good
Formed In CALIFORNIA
Entity Type
Stock Corporation - CA -
General
Principal Address
505 S. VILLA REAL DR. #
203A ANAHEIM HILLS, CA
92807
Mailing Address
PO BOX 18955 ANAHEIM,
CA 92807
Statement of Info
Due Date 10/31/2024
Agent
Individual NICHOLAS
ROBERT GUIDICE 505 S.
VILLA REAL DR. # 203A
ANAHEIM, CA 92807
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Lyons Security Hiring Process
Lyons is highly selective about whom it hires. From August 2022 to October 2023, Lyons conducted interviews with 2314 individuals but chose only 272 individuals, roughly 11% of the applicants, as we demand more from our staff to fit our clients' needs.
I. Personnel Recruitment and Selection
A. General Statement of Approach
All guard force personnel, without exception, will be required to satisfy the job description and qualifications for the positions for which they are hired.
B. Personnel Recruitment Program
1. Request resumes of qualifications from respondents.
2. Review resumes and identify qualified candidates.
3. Conduct interviews with qualified candidates.
4. Review applications and required documentation supplied by applicants.
5. Conduct interviews with qualified candidates to verify minimum qualifications.
6. Conduct background investigations, including fingerprint tests.
7. Coordinate physical exams for all qualified candidates.
8. Review standards of conduct policy with all City of West Sacramento contract manager-approved personnel.
9. Create employee files for all City of West Sacramento contract manager-approved personnel.
a) Maintain the original file in the corporate office and make it available to the contract manager upon request.
b) Maintain a computerized roster at the corporate office.
II. Minimum Qualifications
A. Possess the required experience in security, military, or law enforcement per contract.
B. Possess the necessary language proficiency as required by the contract.
C. Minimum either a high school diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma D. Must have a current Guard Card distributed by the BSIS, Exposed Firearm’s Permit when necessary
E. Provide certification from a licensed physician as evidence of physical fitness.
III. Background Investigations
All guard force personnel must pass a suitable background investigation, including a credit check, proof of favorable employment during the previous three years, recommendation(s) of earlier superiors, and verification of personal residence. Such background investigations will be utilized to confirm each applicant’s information:
Technical Project Approach
A document detailing the operational and/or organizational approach the Proposer will take to timely fulfill the Scope of Work shall be submitted with the Proposal ("Technical Project Approach"). The Technical Project Approach shall be a comprehensive narrative describing how the Proposer will complete the Scope of Work, communicate with the City throughout the work, advance the project objectives, and provide continuity on work efforts.
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1. Skills
2. Qualifications
3. Performance levels
4. DMV Record retrieval for all patrol personnel
5. Customer Service History
6. Reliability
7. Communication skills
8. Fingerprint check conducted by the CA Dept. of Justice Security Officer Training
What distinguishes Lyons Security from our competitors is our strong emphasis on in-class training, which has been proven to substantially enhance retention of the material being taught. We prioritize equipping our staff with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel. As part of our comprehensive training program, our personnel are required to complete a range of courses, including a POST-level homeless liaison course, report writing, sexual harassment awareness, customer service excellence, active shooter response training, as well as CPR/AED/Narcan training. By investing in thorough and rigorous training initiatives, we ensure that our team is well-prepared to deliver top-tier security services while prioritizing the safety and well-being of our clients and the community.
With each contract, we customize our training approach to suit the specific requirements of armed or unarmed guards and address the unique needs of our clients. We offer diverse training classes and actively encourage our clients to attend and participate in these sessions. At Lyons Security, we firmly believe in the strength of collaboration and unity. By working together, our team and clients can enhance their skills, knowledge, and effectiveness, ultimately fostering a safer and more secure environment for all involved.
Lyons Security's comprehensive training program is a testament to its commitment to excellence in security services. Our training protocols equip personnel with the necessary skills, knowledge, and expertise to effectively mitigate risks and maintain safety in diverse environments. Through specialized instruction in conflict resolution, crisis management, and community engagement, Lyons Security ensures our team members are well-prepared to handle situations professionally and carefully. The effectiveness of our training program is evident in the significant reduction of crime and calls for service observed by the City of Santa Ana Parks Department since the deployment of our personnel. By fostering a proactive and vigilant approach to security, Lyons Security has enhanced public safety and forged valuable partnerships with law enforcement agencies, contributing to a safer and more secure community for all residents of Santa Ana.
Our staff has demonstrated their ability to retain the training we provide and deploy it in the field. Since January 2023, our staff deployed Narcan to individuals displaying signs and symptoms of narcotic overdose on seven (7) occasions within Santa Ana Parks. All of the Narcan deployments have effectively saved the life of the involved individual.
Below is a comprehensive list of the training classes we will provide to security personnel assigned to the City of West Sacramento Homelessness Strategies & Solutions Department contract.
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Unarmed Lyons Security Training Plan
Subject Lesson Plan Hours
Introduction The Lyons Way 2
Basic Preparedness Basic Duties of Private Security 2
Life Safety Fire Detection 4
Emergency Response
OSHA
Slip, Trip, & Fall Prevention
Accident Prevention & Investigation
Legalities Legal Authorities of the Security Officer 4
Powers to Arrest
Search & Seizure
Crime Scene Information
Professional Communications Report Writing 4
Customer Interaction
Telephone Etiquette
Physical Security Patrol Techniques 8
Access Control
Bomb Threats
Active Shooter
Controlled Substances
Traffic Control
Program Specific Homeless Liaison Officer Training 16
CPR/AED/Narcan Training
Total Training 40
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Technology & Equipment
Lyons utilizes a multifaceted approach to ensure quality control between technology and having group management oversee the contract. Our response indicates that the City of West Sacramento will have multiple managers and executive team members supporting the contract. To coincide with the individuals involved, we will also provide our staff with equipment to help create a more efficient environment.
Mobile Devices
The security guard personnel will be provided mobile devices for quick access to the corporate office and after-hour emergency staffing for client personnel. The device will be utilized and monitored for emergency and official security business. The mobile devices will have the Account Manager’s number on speed dial, local law enforcement, fire department, and any numbers requested by the client under contract agreements.
Radios
Lyons officers may be equipped with LTE Radios to communicate with one another. LTE will allow the patrol officer to communicate offsite with onsite staff.
Patrol Unit
Staff will be given company-owned vehicles as deemed necessary. Lyons has thirty-one (31) cars in our fleet, ranging from trucks to sedans, all but one being GM vehicles manufactured in 2021 or later. All vehicles assigned will be marked on both sides of the car with our company name, logo, PPO license number, and the word “Security.” vehicles will have a PPO license written on the back of the vehicle as mandated by BSIS. Furthermore, the age of the cars will remain compliant throughout the contract.
Mobile Clocking in and out
Lyons utilizes an electronic check-in/check-out service for our officers through an application supported on all Android and Apple products. The application allows our officers to see their schedules, confirm their schedules, switch their schedules, see post orders for each site, and provide GPS capability, allowing all supervisors to see exactly where the officer is when they check in and out. Suppose an employee forgets to check in or out; our supervisors receive a notice within five minutes indicating an employee missed a check-in or out. This leads to our management following up to verify that guards are on post.
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Guard Patrols
We utilize NFC Codes for our security officer routes as they cannot be manipulated like QR Codes. NFC tags are time-stamped and indicate where an officer is at an exact time. The codes are stickers that do not cause any damage once removed and can be easily replaced if taken off. Furthermore, the codes are used through a mobile device and are delivered at the end of each shift.
Sample:
Guard Management Systems
Reports are often overlooked, but they are critical in performing our services at Lyons Security Service as they depict each site's live issues. So frequently, clients get the “all clear” reports. We have a specific approach to report writing that differentiates us from our competitors and allows our staff to provide detailed information about our client sites. Reports may be sent automatically and daily at 5:00 AM or after each shift, whichever the City of West Sacramento desires.
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Key Management
As keys are critical to infrastructure, the loss of keys could be detrimental and cause a huge security risk, which is why we utilize AirTags for all of our staff keys.
Uniforms
Typically, our uniforms are Carolina Blue, Class B; however, we can customize uniforms to meet our client's needs as long as they are not too similar to law enforcement.
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EXHIBIT 1 - Customer Satisfaction
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Expires on 06/30/2027
EXHIBIT B
Scope of Work
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EVALUATION
Citywide Security Guard Services
Request for Proposals
Public Works Operations and Maintenance
Project ID: 23-086-RFP
Release Date: Thursday, March 7, 2024
Due Date: Wednesday, April 3, 2024 5:00pm
Posted Thursday, March 7, 2024 9:41am
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2. Scope of Work
2.1. Scope of Work - Location A (City Hall / Civic Center, Business Hours)
2.2. Scope of Work - Location A (City Hall / Civic Center, After Hours Meetings & Commissions) The following is a list of tasks that are intended to be the responsibility of the Contractor pursuant to this Request for Proposals ("Scope of Work ").
Minimum number of guards for each shift: 2 for primary hours (8:00 am - 5:00 pm). The City may choose to request armed guards or unarmed guards.
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm, excluding City Holidays Shift 1: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm (8 hours with a 30-minute unpaid lunch) Shift 2: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (8 hours with a 30-minute unpaid lunch) (floater) Shift 3: 9:30 am - 6:00 pm (8 hours with a 30-minute unpaid lunch) Daily Services:
Conduct morning check of the premises to detect signs of intrusion, suspicious, or illegal occurrences and unsafe or dangerous circumstances.
Be a visible presence in the entrance area.
Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of City's employees.
Utilize the object detection system on all visitors entering the building.
Register visitors to the building in the visitor log and distribute visitor badges.
Direct visitors and provide information regarding City services as instructed by City's designated personnel.
Patrol specified locations, including the parking lot, vehicle pool lot, and exterior of building.
Conduct evening inspections to ensure that gates, doors, and windows are closed and/or properly secured.
Assist with emergency evacuation drills or actual evacuations as needed.
Ensure the security, safety and well-being of all personnel, visitors, and City property.
Report any unsafe or dangerous conditions or circumstances to City's designated personnel.
Report unusual or suspicious activities to law enforcement authorities and City's designated personnel.
Respond to emergencies to provide necessary assistance to employees and visitors.
Complete and submit daily reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities.
Perform ad hoc services of the same general nature as requested by the City's designated project manager or designated personnel.
The guard designated for shift 2 shall be expected to cover all breaks and lunches for locations A and B during normal working hours.
The following is a list of tasks that are intended to be the responsibility of the Contractor pursuant to this Request for Proposals ("Scope of Work "). 7/9/24, 3:03 PM Project Detail
https://procurement.opengov.com/governments/279/projects/67938/builder/document?section=599419 1/5
2.3. Scope of Work - Location B (Community Center)
2.4. Scope of Work - Location B (Community Center, After Hours) Minimum number of guards for each shift: 2. The City may choose to request armed guards or unarmed guards.
Work Schedule: Designated days beginning at 6:00 pm through completion of the meeting Services:
Be a visible presence in the entrance area.
Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of City's employees.
Utilize the object detection system on all visitors entering the building.
Direct visitors and provide information regarding City services as instructed by City's designated personnel.
Conduct evening inspections to ensure that gates, doors, and windows are closed and/or properly secured.
Assist with emergency evacuation drills or actual evacuations as needed.
Ensure the security, safety and well-being of all personnel, visitors, and City property.
Report any unsafe or dangerous conditions or circumstances to City's designated personnel.
Report unusual or suspicious activities to law enforcement authorities and City's designated personnel.
Respond to emergencies to provide necessary assistance to employees and visitors.
Complete and submit daily reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities.
Provide escort to personal vehicles after meeting completion upon request.
The following is a list of tasks that are intended to be the responsibility of the Contractor pursuant to this Request for Proposals ("Scope of Work ").
Minimum number of guards for each shift: 1
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday between 7:30 am and 5:00 pm, excluding City Holidays Daily Services:
Conduct morning check of the premises to detect signs of intrusion, suspicious, or illegal occurrences and unsafe or dangerous circumstances.
Be a visible presence in the entrance area.
Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of City's employees.
Register visitors to the building in the visitor log and distribute visitor badges.
Direct visitors and provide information regarding City services as instructed by City's designated personnel.
Patrol specified locations, including the parking lot and exterior of building.
Conduct evening inspections to ensure that gates, doors, and windows are closed and/or properly secured.
Assist with emergency evacuation drills or actual evacuations as needed.
Ensure the security, safety and well-being of all personnel, visitors, and City property.
Report any unsafe or dangerous conditions or circumstances to City's designated personnel.
Report unusual or suspicious activities to law enforcement authorities and City's designated personnel.
Respond to emergencies to provide necessary assistance to employees and visitors.
Complete and submit daily reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities.
Perform ad hoc services of the same general nature as requested by the City's designated project manager or designated personnel.
The following is a list of tasks that are intended to be the responsibility of the Contractor pursuant to this Request for Proposals ("Scope of Work ").
Minimum number of guards for each shift: 1
Work Schedule: Will be scheduled in advance on an as-needed basis Services:
Be a visible presence in the entrance area.
Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of City's employees.
Direct visitors and provide information regarding City services as instructed by City's designated personnel.
Conduct evening inspections to ensure that gates, doors, and windows are closed and/or properly secured.
Assist with emergency evacuation drills or actual evacuations as needed.
Ensure the security, safety and well-being of all personnel, visitors, and City property.
Report any unsafe or dangerous conditions or circumstances to City's designated personnel.
Report unusual or suspicious activities to law enforcement authorities and City's designated personnel.
Respond to emergencies to provide necessary assistance to employees and visitors. 7/9/24, 3:03 PM Project Detail
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2.5. Scope of Work - Location C (Annex / Economic Development)
2.6. Scope of Work - Location D (Bridgeway Lakes Boathouse)
2.7. Scope of Work - Location E (Parking Patrol)
2.8. Scope of Work - Location F (Outdoor Events)
Complete and submit daily reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities.
Provide escort to personal vehicles after event completion upon request.
The following is a list of tasks that are intended to be the responsibility of the Contractor pursuant to this Request for Proposals ("Scope of Work ").
Minimum number of guards for each shift: 1
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday between 5:00 pm and 6:00 am, excluding City Holidays Services:
Conduct hourly patrols to detect signs of intrusion, suspicious or illegal occurrences and unsafe or dangerous circumstances.
Report any unsafe or dangerous conditions or circumstances to City's designated personnel.
Report unusual or suspicious activities to law enforcement authorities and City's designated personnel.
The following is a list of tasks that are intended to be the responsibility of the Contractor pursuant to this Request for Proposals ("Scope of Work ").
Minimum number of guards for each shift: 1
Work Schedule: Will be scheduled in advance on an as-needed basis Services:
Be a visible presence in the entrance area.
Direct visitors and provide information regarding City services as instructed by City's designated personnel.
Conduct ending inspections to ensure that gates, doors, and windows are closed and/or properly secured.
Assist with emergency evacuation drills or actual evacuations as needed.
Ensure the security, safety and well-being of all personnel, visitors, and City property.
Report any unsafe or dangerous conditions or circumstances to City's designated personnel.
Report unusual or suspicious activities to law enforcement authorities and City's designated personnel.
Respond to emergencies to provide necessary assistance to employees and visitors.
Provide escort to personal vehicles after event completion upon request.
The following is a list of tasks that are intended to be the responsibility of the Contractor pursuant to this Request for Proposals ("Scope of Work ").
Minimum number of guards for each shift: 1
Work Schedule: Thursday through Sunday between 7:00 pm and 3:30 am (8-hour shift with an unpaid 30-minute lunch) Locations:
Ziggurat Parking Garage, 100 Waterfront Place
On-street parking in The Bridge District
Etenesh Zeleke Public Dock, 700 3rd Street
Parking Lot, 5th & Bridge
Parking Lot, 7th & Tower Bridge Gateway
Services:
Conduct high visibility mobile patrols in a marked company security vehicle with activated overhead amber lights to detect signs of intrusion, suspicious or illegal occurrences and unsafe or dangerous circumstances.
Report any unsafe or dangerous conditions or circumstances to City's designated personnel.
Report unusual or suspicious activities to law enforcement authorities and City's designated personnel.
The following is a list of tasks that are intended to be the responsibility of the Contractor pursuant to this Request for Proposals ("Scope of Work "). 7/9/24, 3:03 PM Project Detail
https://procurement.opengov.com/governments/279/projects/67938/builder/document?section=599419 3/5
2.9. Scope of Work - Location G (Club Pheasant)
2.10. Scope of Work - Location H (Stone Lock Facility)
2.11. Scope of Work - Location I (Corp Yard)
Minimum number of guards for each shift: 1
Work Schedule: Will be scheduled in advance on an as-needed basis Services:
Be a visible presence in the entrance area.
Direct visitors and provide information regarding City services as instructed by City's designated personnel.
Assist with emergency evacuation drills or actual evacuations as needed.
Ensure the security, safety and well-being of all personnel, visitors, and City property.
Report any unsafe or dangerous conditions or circumstances to City's designated personnel.
Report unusual or suspicious activities to law enforcement authorities and City's designated personnel.
Respond to emergencies to provide necessary assistance to employees and visitors.
The following is a list of tasks that are intended to be the responsibility of the Contractor pursuant to this Request for Proposals ("Scope of Work ").
Minimum number of guards for each location: 1 The City may choose to request armed guards or unarmed guards.
Work Schedule: 7 days a week. Provide 24-coverage, schedule may be adjusted on an as-needed basis.
Services:
Be a visible presence in the areas, whether stationary or mobile.
If stationary, guard would be required to park in a designated location in a marked company security vehicle with activated overhead amber lights
If mobile, guard would be required to conduct high visibility mobile patrols in a marked company security vehicle with activated overhead amber lights
Surveillance to include driving or walking perimeter of property.
Conduct hourly patrols to detect signs of intrusion, suspicious or illegal occurrences and unsafe or dangerous circumstances.
Report any unsafe, or dangerous conditions or circumstances to City's designated personnel. All instances of nuisance behavior shall be documented with photos and written report per incident.
Report of incident should include checking doors and windows for secure closure or evidence of entry. Any evidence found should be reported to COWS Police Department.
Report unusual or suspicious activities to law enforcement authorities and City's designated personnel.
The following is a list of tasks that are intended to be the responsibility of the Contractor pursuant to this Request for Proposals ("Scope of Work ").
Minimum number of guards for each location: 1 The City may choose to request armed guards or unarmed guards.
Work Schedule: 7 days a week. Provide 24-coverage, schedule may be adjusted on an as-needed basis.
Services:
Be a visible presence in the areas, whether stationary or mobile.
If stationary, guard would be required to park in a designated location in a marked company security vehicle with activated overhead amber lights
If mobile, guard would be required to conduct high visibility mobile patrols in a marked company security vehicle with activated overhead amber lights
Conduct hourly patrols to detect signs of intrusion, suspicious or illegal occurrences and unsafe or dangerous circumstances.
Report any unsafe or dangerous conditions or circumstances to City's designated personnel. All instances of nuisance behavior shall be documented with photos and written report per incident.
Report unusual or suspicious activities to law enforcement authorities and City's designated personnel.
The following is a list of tasks that are intended to be the responsibility of the Contractor pursuant to this Request for Proposals ("Scope of Work ").
Minimum number of guards for each shift: 1
7/9/24, 3:03 PM Project Detail
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2.12. Scope of Work - Location J (Various City Owned Properties)
2.13. Term of Contract
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday between 5:00 pm and 6:00 am, excluding City Holidays. 24-hour patrol on Saturdays, Sundays, and City Holidays.
Services:
Conduct hourly drive-by patrols to detect signs of intrusion, suspicious or illegal occurrences and unsafe or dangerous circumstances.
Report any unsafe or dangerous conditions or circumstances to City's designated personnel.
Report unusual or suspicious activities to law enforcement authorities and City's designated personnel.
The following is a list of tasks that are intended to be the responsibility of the Contractor pursuant to this Request for Proposals ("Scope of Work ").
Minimum number of guards for each location: 1 The City may choose to request armed guards or unarmed guards.
Work Schedule: Shall be determined and requested by the City based on need and location Locations will vary, and shall be determined by the City based on need.
Services:
Be a visible presence in the areas, whether stationary or mobile.
If stationary, guard would be required to park in a designated location in a marked company security vehicle with activated overhead amber lights If mobile, guard would be required to conduct high visibility mobile patrols in a marked company security vehicle with activated overhead amber lights Conduct hourly patrols to detect signs of intrusion, suspicious or illegal occurrences and unsafe or dangerous circumstances.
Report any unsafe or dangerous conditions or circumstances to City's designated personnel.
Report unusual or suspicious activities to law enforcement authorities and City's designated personnel.
The initial term of the Contract is at the City's discretion and may be up to 3 years. The City also reserves the right to extend the Contract for up to 2 additional 1-year terms (individually, “Extension”) upon the same terms and conditions as parties agreed to in the Contract. Thus, parties agree the Contract may be for a total of 5 years upon the same terms and conditions as parties agreed in the Contract.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City is not obligated to extend the Contract for any amount of time. If there is outstanding work within the Scope of Work at the end of the term of the Contract and the City requires time to solicit for and secure an alternative contractor, Contractor shall continue to provide the services within the Scope of Work on a month-to-month basis, not to exceed six (6) months, at the same cost, terms, and conditions in effect at the termination of the Contract. The City shall give Contractor at least thirty (30) days written notice of such a need and the anticipated timeline to secure an alternative contractor. 7/9/24, 3:03 PM Project Detail
https://procurement.opengov.com/governments/279/projects/67938/builder/document?section=599419 5/5 Lyons Security Service, Inc.
MCO24-196 – Citywide Security Services
Expires on 06/30/2027
EXHIBIT C
Schedule of Performance
Contract Start Date August 21, 2024
Contract End Date June 30, 2027
Lyons Security Service, Inc.
MCO24-196 – Citywide Security Services
Expires on 06/30/2027
EXHIBIT D
Schedule of Fees
Location A - City Hall / Civic Center
Location B - Community Center
Location C - Annex / Economic Development
Location D - Bridgeway Lakes Boathouse
PRICE TABLES
Line Item Description Quantity Unit of Measure Unit Cost Total No Bid 1 Security Guard, Unarmed 1 Hourly Rate $32.50 $32.50
2 Security Guard, Armed 1 Hourly Rate $43.25 $43.25
3 Security Guard, Unarmed,
After Hours
1 Hourly Rate $32.50 $32.50
4 Security Guard, Armed,
After Hours
1 Hourly Rate $43.25 $43.25
5 Security Guard, Unarmed,
Special Event
1 Hourly Rate $35.00 $35.00
Total $186.50
Line Item Description Quantity Unit of Measure Unit Cost Total No Bid 1 Security Guard, Unarmed 1 Hourly Rate $32.50 $32.50
1 Security Guard, Unarmed,
After Hours
1 Hourly Rate $32.50 $32.50
1 Security Guard, Unarmed,
Special Event
1 Hourly Rate $35.00 $35.00
Total $100.00
Line Item Description Quantity Unit of Measure Unit Cost Total No Bid 1 Security Guard, Patrol 1 Hourly Rate $32.50 $32.50
Total $32.50
Line Item Description Quantity Unit of Measure Unit Cost Total No Bid 1 Security Guard, Special
Event
1 Hourly Rate $35.00 $35.00
Total $35.00
7/15/24, 2:55 PM Lyons Security Service, Inc. Response
https://procurement.opengov.com/governments/279/projects/67938/evaluation/proposals/163124 1/3 Location E - Parking Patrol
Location F - Outdoor Events
Location G - Pheasant Club
Location H - Stone Lock Facility
Line Item Description Quantity Unit of Measure Unit Cost Total No Bid 1 Security Guard, Patrol 1 Hourly Rate $32.50 $32.50
2 Security Guard, Special
Event
1 Hourly Rate $35.00 $35.00
3 Vehicle Insurance, Gas,
Maintenance, & IRS
Mileage
1 Hourly Rate $1,720.00 $1,720.00
Total $1,787.50
Line Item Description Quantity Unit of Measure Unit Cost Total No Bid 1 Security Guard, Special
Event
1 Hourly Rate $35.00 $35.00
Total $35.00
Line Item Description Quantity Unit of Measure Unit Cost Total No Bid 1 Security Guard, Unarmed,
Stationary with Vehicle
1 Hourly Rate $32.50 $32.50
2 Security Guard, Armed,
Stationary with Vehicle
1 Hourly Rate $43.25 $43.25
3 Security Guard, Unarmed,
Mobile
1 Hourly Rate $32.50 $32.50
4 Security Guard, Armed,
Mobile
1 Hourly Rate $43.25 $43.25
5 Vehicle Insurance, Gas,
Maintenance, & IRS
Mileage
1 Hourly Rate $1,720.00 $1,720.00
Total $1,871.50
Line Item Description Quantity Unit of Measure Unit Cost Total No Bid 1 Security Guard, Unarmed,
Stationary with Vehicle
1 Hourly Rate $32.50 $32.50
2 Security Guard, Armed,
Stationary with Vehicle
1 Hourly Rate $43.25 $43.25
3 Security Guard, Unarmed,
Mobile
1 Hourly Rate $32.50 $32.50
4 Security Guard, Armed,
Mobile
1 Hourly Rate $43.25 $43.25
5 Vehicle Insurance, Gas,
Maintenance, & IRS
Mileage
1 Hourly Rate $1,720.00 $1,720.00
7/15/24, 2:55 PM Lyons Security Service, Inc. Response
https://procurement.opengov.com/governments/279/projects/67938/evaluation/proposals/163124 2/3 Location I - Corp Yard
Location J - Various City Owned Properties
Total $1,871.50
Line Item Description Quantity Unit of Measure Unit Cost Total No Bid 1 Security Guard, Patrol 1 Hourly Rate $32.50 $32.50
2 Security Guard, Patrol,
Weekends/Holidays
1 Hourly Rate $32.50 $32.50
Total $65.00
Line Item Description Quantity Unit of Measure Unit Cost Total No Bid 1 Security Guard, Unarmed,
Stationary with Vehicle
1 Hourly Rate $32.50 $32.50
2 Security Guard, Armed,
Stationary with Vehicle
1 Hourly Rate $43.25 $43.25
3 Security Guard, Unarmed,
Mobile
1 Hourly Rate $32.50 $32.50
4 Security Guard, Armed,
Mobile
1 Hourly Rate $43.25 $43.25
5 Vehicle Insurance, Gas,
Maintenance, & IRS
Mileage
1 Hourly Rate $1,720.00 $1,720.00
Total $1,871.50
7/15/24, 2:55 PM Lyons Security Service, Inc. Response
https://procurement.opengov.com/governments/279/projects/67938/evaluation/proposals/163124 3/3 Lyons Security Service, Inc.
MCO24-196 – Citywide Security Services
Expires on 06/30/2027
EXHIBIT E
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE WITH LABOR CODE § 3700
[Labor Code § 1861]
I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which require every employer to be insured against liability for workers’ compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of that code, and I will comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of this contract.
Lyons Security Service, Inc.
By:
Nicholas Guidice, President
Attachment 2
RESOLUTION 24-87
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST SACRAMENTO APPROVING AMENDMENTS OF $201,635.27 TO THE OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE (O&M) BUDGETS FOR CITYWIDE SECURITY SERVICES FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted the biennial Operations and Maintenance (O&M) budget for Fiscal Years 2023-24 and 2024-25 on June 28, 2023; and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted mid-year amendments to the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24 on January 17, 2024 via Resolution 24-7; and
WHEREAS, based upon information received subsequent to the adoption of the budget, the City Manager has prepared and proposed an amendment to budgeted expenses for the 2024-25 fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, RFP 23-086 was issued on March 7, 2024 in an effort to select a new company to provide Citywide Security Guard Services; and WHERAS, the City was successful in selecting a new provider for services and has recognized the need for additional hours and locations for patrol to maintain the safety of all City employees, City properties, and citizens; and
WHEREAS, additional funding is needed to cover the increased cost in several city cost centers, and all funds are determined to have sufficient available capacity to fund the ongoing costs; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered all information related to this matter, as presented at the public meetings of the City Council identified herein, including any supporting reports by City staff, and any other information provided during public meetings.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of West Sacramento as follows:
1. The City Council hereby approves amendments to the O&M Budget for the 2024- 25 fiscal year as provided in the attached Exhibit A.
2. The City Council hereby finds that the facts set forth in the recitals to this Resolution are true and correct and establish the factual basis for the City Council’s adoption of this Resolution.
3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the West Sacramento City Council this 21st day of August 2024, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Martha Guerrero, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jennifer Cusmir, City Clerk
Resolution 24-87
Exhibit A
EXHIBIT A
Cost Center Amount
101-9500-5261 $ 1,950.00
101-9517-5261 $ (5,460.00)
101-9520-5261 $ 22,087.88
101-9655-5261 $ 780.00
104-9016-5261 $ 193.13
104-9325-5261 $ 72,869.39
106-9020-5261 $ 15,389.58
110-9019-5261 $ 4,583.33
110-9510-5261 $ 9,166.67
201-9205-5261 $ 1,292.12
201-9210-5261 $ 4,037.88
215-9230-5261 $ 1,453.64
218-9019-5261 $ 646.06
219-9328-5261 $ 26,582.42
269-9186-5261 $ 21,952.85
501-9410-5261 $ 7,591.21
506-9611-5261 $ 5,976.06
506-9612-5261 $ 1,292.12
516-9700-5261 $ 1,535.63
610-9650-5261 $ 3,230.30
650-9311-5261 $ 3,510.00
653-9661-5261 $ 975.00
TOTAL $ 201,635.27
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 21, 2024 ITEM #11
SUBJECT:
CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF THE SUCCESSOR MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF WEST SACRAMENTO AND THE WEST SACRAMENTO FIREFIGHTER’S ASSOCIATION AND ADOPTION OF THE SUCCESSOR
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF WEST SACRAMENTO AND THE WEST SACRAMENTO STATIONARY ENGINEER'S, LOCAL 39 INITIATED OR REQUESTED BY: REPORT COORDINATED OR PREPARED BY:
[ ] Council [X ] Staff
[ ] Other
Amanda Berlin, Assistant City Manager
Liane Lee, Human Resources Manager
Kaitlyn Montez, Sr. Human Resources Analyst
City Manager’s Office
ATTACHMENT [ X ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Information [ ] Direction [ X ] Action
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this report is to seek City Council consideration of a thirteen (13) month Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of West Sacramento and the West Sacramento Firefighters’ Association (FFA) and a three (3) year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of West Sacramento and the West Sacramento Stationary Engineers’, Local 39 (Local 39).
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council:
1. Adopt the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of West Sacramento and West Sacramento Firefighters’ Association effective June 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025; and
2. Adopt the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of West Sacramento and the West Sacramento Stationary Engineers’, Local 39 effective July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027.
BACKGROUND
The MOU between the City of West Sacramento (City) and FFA expired on May 31, 2024. Negotiations for a successor MOU commenced on March 26, 2024. A total tentative agreement was reached by the City and FFA on May 7, 2024. Represented members of FFA ratified the total tentative agreement on May 15, 2024, with the City Council ratifying the MOU on May 15, 2024. On May 15, 2024, Staff told the City Council that they will return at a future meeting with the full, successor MOU incorporating these and other non-economic provisions for City Council approval.
The MOU between the City of West Sacramento (City) and Local 39 expired on June 30, 2024. Negotiations for a successor MOU commenced on April 18, 2024. A total tentative agreement was reached by the City and Local 39 on June 13, 2024. Represented members of Local 39 ratified the total tentative agreement on June 24, 2024, with the City Council ratifying the MOU on June 26, 2024. On June 26, 2024, Staff told the City Council that they will return at a future meeting with the full, successor MOU incorporating these and other non-economic provisions for City Council approval.
ANALYSIS
The City and FFA agreed to a total tentative agreement for a new thirteen (13) month Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) effective June 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. The Council approved the total tentative agreement, Classification Plan (Salary Schedule), and benefit summary on May 15, 2024. As indicated in the May 15th staff report, staff is now returning with the full, MOU incorporating the economic provisions outlined in the total tentative agreement, as well as other non-economic provisions for City Council approval.
The City and Local 39 agreed to a total tentative agreement for a new three (3) year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) effective July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027. The Council approved the total tentative agreement, Classification Plan (Salary Schedule), and benefit summary on June 26, 2024. As indicated in the June 26th staff report, staff is now returning with the full, MOU incorporating the economic provisions outlined in the total tentative agreement, as well as other non-economic provisions for City Council approval.
Environmental Considerations
Not applicable
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MOU Adoption Stationary Engineer’s, Local 39 & Firefighter’s Association August 21, 2024
Commission Recommendation
Not applicable
Strategic Plan Integration
These recommendations support the City Council’s Mission to provide Quality Municipal Services and a City government that is financially sound with a superior workforce.
Alternatives
The City Council may choose to accept or reject any or all of the terms of the agreements. However, should the terms of the agreements be rejected or modified, the City and the Union(s) will have to reopen negotiations.
Coordination and Review
Representatives of the FFA and the City of West Sacramento have agreed to the terms of the agreements. The FFA membership ratified the tentative agreement on May 15, 2024, and the full MOU on July 29, 2024.
Representatives of the Local 39 and the City of West Sacramento have agreed to the terms of the agreements.
The Local 39 membership ratified the tentative agreement on June 24, 2024, and the full MOU on July 29, 2024.
Budget/Cost Impact
There is no cost associated with approval of the full MOUs; funding for the cost of the economic provisions of the FFA and Local 39 MOUs were already approved by the City Council on May 15, 2024, and June 26, 2024 respectively.
ATTACHMENTS
1. FFA Memorandum of Understanding (Clean)
2. FFA Memorandum of Understanding (Redline)
3. Local 39 Memorandum of Understanding (Clean)
4. Local 39 Memorandum of Understanding (Redline)
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MEMORANDUM
OF
UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF WEST SACRAMENTO
AND
LOCAL 522 / WEST SACRAMENTO
FIREFIGHTER’S ASSOCIATION
Effective June 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025
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Table of Contents
1. RECITALS..................................................................................................... 1
2. MANAGEMENT RIGHTS .............................................................................. 1
3. LOCAL 522 RIGHTS ..................................................................................... 3
4. NO STRIKE PROVISION .............................................................................. 5
5. NON-DISCRIMINATION PROVISION........................................................... 6
6. SICK LEAVE ................................................................................................. 6
7. BEREAVEMENT LEAVE............................................................................... 8
8. VACATION.................................................................................................... 11
9. HOLIDAYS .................................................................................................... 13
10. RETIREMENT ............................................................................................. 15
11. UNIFORM ALLOWANCE ............................................................................ 16
12. HEALTH INSURANCE ................................................................................ 16
13. COMPENSATION ....................................................................................... 20
14. EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (EMT) CERTIFICATION
REQUIREMENT................................................................................................ 26
15. SCHEDULE AND HOURS .......................................................................... 26
16. DEPARTMENT SENIORITY LIST............................................................... 27
17. LAYOFFS.................................................................................................... 28
18. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF DAMAGED PERSONAL PROPERTY... 30
19. RULES, REGULATIONS MEET AND CONFER CONSIDERATIONS ........ 30
20. PROBATIONARY PERIOD ......................................................................... 30
21. WORKING CONDITIONS ........................................................................... 31
22. PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATIONS.............................................................. 32
23. NON-DISCIPLINARY GRIEVANCE AND ARBITRATION PROCEDURE... 33
24. DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE.................................................................... 36
25. MATERNITY, PATERNITY, AND FAMILY CARE LEAVE........................... 40
26. HAZARDOUS MATERIAL RESPONSE ...................................................... 40
27. TERM .......................................................................................................... 40 APPENDIX "A" LEAVE CONVERSION - 40 HOUR PERSONNEL................... ii APPENDIX "B" MANDATED & OPTIONAL BENEFITS FOR RETIREMENT ... ii 650
Memorandum of Understanding
Local 522, West Sacramento Firefighter’s Association
06/01/2024– 06/30/2025
1. RECITALS
1.1. This memorandum of Understanding is entered into by and between the City of West Sacramento, hereinafter referred to as the "CITY" and Local 522, hereinafter referred to as the "Local 522."
1.2. The City Council, or its designated agent(s) shall represent the City.
1.3. Local 522, or its designated agent(s) shall represent the employees in the bargaining unit represented by Local 522.
1.4. The City recognizes Local 522 as the sole and exclusive bargaining agent for all full-time employees of the City who are in the Firefighter, Fire Engineer, and Fire Captain classifications.
1.5. This Memorandum of Understanding shall be binding upon any successor employee organization, which is designated by Local 522 during the term of this agreement as their representative of the members of which they have been designated to represent. Recognition by the City of any successor employee organization to Local 522 shall be based upon that organization's adherence to all provision(s) of this agreement.
2. MANAGEMENT RIGHTS
Except as otherwise limited by a specific term of a labor agreement, the City has, and retains the sole and exclusive rights and functions of management, including, but not limited to, the following:
• To determine the nature and extent of services to be performed, as well as the right to determine and implement its public function and responsibility. • To manage all facilities and operations of the City, including the methods, means and personnel by which the City operations are to be conducted. • To schedule working hours and assign work.
• To establish, modify, or change work schedules or standards. • To direct the workforce, including the right to hire, assign, promote, demote, or transfer an employee.
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Local 522, West Sacramento Firefighter’s Association
06/01/2024– 06/30/2025
• To determine the location of all work assignments and facilities. • To determine the layout and the machinery, equipment or materials to be used. • To determine processes, techniques, methods and means of all operations, including changes, allocations, or adjustment of any machinery or equipment. • To determine the size and composition of the work force. • To determine policy and procedures affecting the selection or training of employees. • To establish, assess and implement employee performance standards, including, but not limited to, quality and quantity standards; the assessment of employee performances; and the procedures for said assessment.
• To control and determine the use and location of City employees, property, material, machinery, or equipment.
• To schedule the operation of, and to determine the number and duration of shifts. • To determine and enforce safety, health, and property protection measures and require adherence thereto.
• To transfer work from one job site to another or from one location or unit to another. • To introduce new, improved, or different methods of operations, or to change existing methods.
• To layoff employees from duty for lack of work, lack of funds, or any other reason. • To reprimand, suspend, discharge, or otherwise discipline employees. • To discharge probationary employees without right of appeal. • To establish, modify, determine, or eliminate job classifications and allocate City positions to such classification.
• To promulgate, modify, and enforce work rules, safety rules, and regulations. • To take such other and further action as may be necessary to organize and operate the City in the most efficient and economical manner and in the best interest of the public it serves.
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Local 522, West Sacramento Firefighter’s Association
06/01/2024– 06/30/2025
• To take all necessary actions to prepare for and carry out its mission in emergencies. • To contract or subcontract construction, services, maintenance, distribution, or any other work with outside public or private entities.
• No Arbitrator shall have the authority to diminish any of the City rights included in this section.
Any agreement by the City to meet and confer or meet and consult over the effect of the exercising of a City right shall not in any way impair the right of the City to exercise and implement any of its rights.
3. LOCAL 522 RIGHTS
3.1. Financial Reports
Upon request, Local 522 shall annually submit copies of a financial report similar to that required by the Labor-Management Disclosure Act of 1959, to the City’s Human Resources Manager.
Copies of such reports shall be available to employees at the offices of Local 522.
Failure to file such a report within one hundred (100) days of the close of the Local 522’s fiscal year shall result in the termination of all dues deductions, without jeopardy to any employee, until said report is filed.
3.2. Payroll Deductions
The City shall deduct Local 522 dues, initiation fees, assessments, and associated provided insurance from each pay check. The City shall promptly pay to the designated payee all sums so deducted.
3.3. Hold Harmless
Local 522 shall indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers and employees harmless from any and all claims, demands, suits, or any other action arising from the collection of dues. In no event shall the City be required to pay from its own funds Local 522 Association dues, initiation fees, assessments and association provided insurance.
3.4. Local 522 Release Time
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Memorandum of Understanding
Local 522, West Sacramento Firefighter’s Association
06/01/2024– 06/30/2025
Local 522 shall have a reasonable amount of release time for labor negotiations with the City and associated meetings and for employee/employer relations’ matters involving the City and Local 522.
For other Local 522 business, a union time bank has been established. The bank will allow designated representatives to utilize time for the sole purpose of performing or conducting Local 522 activities, subject to the following conditions:
1. Employees may donate only vacation, CTO or holiday hours from their accrued leave balance to the bank. Such donation shall be voluntary, non-revocable and not returnable to the employee. An employee must complete a voluntary donation form to allow the deduction of hours. Effective the first full calendar quarter following final approval of this MOU, donations will only be allowed during the first two weeks of each calendar quarter (i.e. January, April, July and October.)
2. The maximum number of hours any member shall donate is twenty-four (24) hours per calendar year. Upon receipt of the voluntary donation form, Human Resources will immediately add those hours to the union time bank. The union time bank will be maintained by the Human Resources Division. Human Resources will provide a semi-annual report on bank transactions to the West Sacramento Unit Representative, Local 522.
3. Use of the union leave bank shall be approved through the department’s normal leave request process and shall not be unreasonably denied.
4. When the designated representative takes approved leave, the union time bank will be charged an hour and a half for each hour an employee’s replacement is required to work, if needed. If no employee overtime is needed, the deduction will be on an hour-to-hour basis.
5. Union leave is authorized only to the amount of credit existing in the bank. The remaining unused amount in the bank on December 31stshall be carried over into the next calendar year.
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Memorandum of Understanding
Local 522, West Sacramento Firefighter’s Association
06/01/2024– 06/30/2025
6. Local 522 shall indemnify and hold the City harmless from any liability resulting from any and all claims, demands, suits or any other action arising from compliance with this section or in reliance on any documentation furnished under this section.
7. The City shall provide 400 hours annually for the President, Vice President or other Officers or Directors of the Union of temporary time off with pay, for the purpose of investigating grievances; disciplinary matters; employer/employee training; attending to organization training sessions; seminars; business meetings; elected board meetings; conventions and/or conferences. Sufficient advance notice shall be provided to the Department so that release time may be arranged. Release time for all of the above meetings shall be subject to the scheduling needs of the department.
The unused hours may roll over annually as of September 1; the maximum amount of hours banked shall be 600 hours.
3.4.1. Use of Release Time
Use of Local 522 release time is subject to reasonable advance requests. Such request shall be to the Battalion Chief. Approval of the release time must be received before the employee uses the time. The department shall reasonably grant or deny release time based upon legitimate operating needs.
3.5. Meetings
Local 522 shall have the right to reasonable use of City facilities for meetings upon timely written or oral application stating the purpose of such use. Such use shall not interfere with the regular course of doing business.
4. NO STRIKE PROVISION
4.1. Job Action
The officers, agents, representatives, and/or members agree that during the term of this agreement they will not honor any job action by any other employee(s) or recognize a picket line of a labor organization while in the course of the performance of their official duties. 655
Memorandum of Understanding
Local 522, West Sacramento Firefighter’s Association
06/01/2024– 06/30/2025
4.2. Local 522 Responsibility
In the event of an unauthorized job action, as specified in 4.1 above, the City agrees that there will be no liability on the part of Local 522 provided the employee organization promptly and publicly disavows such unauthorized action, immediately orders the employees to resume work, and attempts to bring about a prompt resumption of normal operations, and provided, further that Local 522 notified the City in writing within forty-eight (48) hours after the commencement of such job action, as to the measures it has taken to comply with the provisions of this agreement.
4.3. Disciplinary Action
Should Local 522 fail to adhere to, or in any way violate the "No Strike Provision" in this agreement, the City may, in addition to any lawful remedies or disciplinary actions available, suspend any and all of the rights and privileges accorded Local 522 under any resolution, rule, or regulations of the City or any Memorandum of Understanding with Local 522, including, but not limited to, the suspension of recognition of Local 522.
5. NON-DISCRIMINATION PROVISION
No person in the employment of the City or seeking employment thereby shall be appointed, reduced, or removed, or in any way favored or discriminated against because of race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed member status, marital status, pregnancy, age, medical condition (cancer or HIV/AIDS related), genetic characteristic and physical or mental disability (actual or perceived) or political affiliation. The City has adopted Affirmative Action and Sexual Harassment policies to help ensure fair employment practices. The City shall ensure that all employment practices are in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
6. SICK LEAVE
6.1. Sick leave is defined as the absence from duty by an employee because:
6.1.1. Their own illness or injury or exposure to a contagious disease incapacitates such employee from their duties.
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Local 522, West Sacramento Firefighter’s Association
06/01/2024– 06/30/2025
6.1.2. Their own medical or dental appointment(s).
6.1.3 Employee is a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, and needs to obtain or attempt to obtain any relief per Labor Code subdivision (c) of Section 230 and subdivision (a) of Section 230.1.
6.1.4. They must care for a member of their family because of illness, injury or exposure to a contagious disease and when the care of such employee is definitely required, or for their family member's medical or dental appointments.
6.1.4.1. As used in this subsection, "family" means husband, wife, domestic partner, child, brother, sister, parents, grandparents or spouse's parents, brother in law, sister in law or grandparents. "Child" is defined as a biological, foster, or adopted child, a stepchild, a legal ward or a child of a person standing "in loco parentis" (refers to a person who has put themselvesin the situation of a lawful parent by assuming the obligations incident to the parental relation without going through the formalities necessary to legal adoption.
6.1.4.2 Sick leave may be taken by an employee for the attendance upon a member of their immediate family because of illness, injury, or exposure to contagious disease and when attendance of such employee is definitely required, or for their family member’s medical or dental appointments.
6.1.5. Employee must care for a “designated person”. A “designated person” means a person identified by the employee at the time the employee requests paid sick days. An employee is limited to one (1) designated person per 12-month period for paid sick days.
6.2. The Fire Chief or designee, may request a doctor's certificate as proof of necessity for absence in excess of four (4) consecutive shifts (96 hours) in order for sick leave with pay to be granted. The parties agree that such means shall not be used to harass or intimidate employees or discourage appropriate use of sick leave. If a pattern has been established where an employee has taken sick leave on certain days of the week (e.g., holidays, last day of the workweek) a doctor's note may be requested.
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Memorandum of Understanding
Local 522, West Sacramento Firefighter’s Association
06/01/2024– 06/30/2025
6.3. Personnel assigned to the forty-eight (48)/ninety-six (96) schedule shall earn sick leave at the rate of one-half (1/2) shift per month.
6.4. Unit personnel assigned to forty (40) hour work schedules shall have their leave converted. One twenty-four (24) hour shift of leave time (i.e., vacation, holiday, or sick leave) is equivalent to two (2) eight-hour (8) days (i.e., sixteen (16) hours).
6.5. In the event of an employee’s death or layoff, up to fifty percent (50%) of accumulated sick leave will be paid off. At retirement, an employee has two (2) options regarding their accumulated sick leave. The employee can choose up to fifty percent (50%) cash-out, the remaining percent of the employee’s unpaid accumulated sick leave is reported to CalPERS for additional service credit OR in lieu of receiving any cash-out, the employee may choose to have one hundred percent (100%) of the accumulated sick leave reported to CalPERS.
6.6. An employee who is incapacitated due to serious illness or injury while on vacation leave shall have such time charged against sick leave when they promptly notify their supervisor and substantiate such request upon return to normal duty.
7. BEREAVEMENT AND REPRODUCTIVE LOSS LEAVE
7.1 Each employee shall be granted bereavement leave with pay up to two (2) work shifts in the event of the death of a member of the employee's immediate family.
7.1.1 An additional two (2) work shifts may be taken; however, this additional time shall be charged against the employee’s sick or other leave time.
7.1.2 The days of bereavement leave need not be consecutive. The bereavement leave shall be completed within three months of the date of death of the family member or close relative unless otherwise authorized by the Fire Chief or designee.
7.1.3 The employee, if requested by the Fire Chief or designee, within 30 days of the first day of the leave, shall provide documentation of the death of the family member.
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7.1.4 For the purpose of this section, "immediate family" shall be defined as:
• Parents (means a biological, foster, or adoptive parent, a parent-in-law, a step-parent, a legal guardian, or other person who stood in loco parentis to the employee when the employee was a child)
• Spouse
• Registered domestic partner
• Children (means a biological, adopted, or foster child, a stepchild, a legal ward, a child of a registered domestic partner, or a person to whom the employee stands in loco parentis)
• Sibling (means a person relate to another person by blood, adoption, or affinity through a common legal or biological parent)
• Mother-in-law, father-in-law, daughter-in-law, and son-in-law • Grandparent
• Grandchild
7.1.5 In the case of the death of other close relatives, the employee shall be granted time off with pay for one (1) work shift.
7.1.5.1 Other close relatives include the employee's:
• Brother-in-law
• Sister-in-law
• Step-brother
• Step-sister
• Aunt
• Uncle
7.1.5.2 Additional time off with pay may be granted by the City when an employee's emotional condition warrants such consideration, however, such additional time off shall be subtracted from the employee's sick or other leave time.
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with pay, up to up to two (2) work shifts per loss event. One (1) additional work shift may be taken per loss event; however, this additional time shall be charged against the employee’s vacation, floating holiday, or sick leave accruals, as designated by the employee, or taken without pay if no leave time exists.
7.2.1 The days of reproductive loss leave need not be consecutive. The leave shall be completed within three months of the date of the reproductive loss event.
7.2.2 If an employee suffers more than one (1) reproductive loss event within 12 months, they are entitled to 24 work shifts of leave total, where up to 16 works shifts may be City provided time off.
7.2.3 Definitions:
• Reproductive loss event: the day or, for a multiple-day event, the final day of a failed adoption, failed surrogacy, miscarriage, stillbirth, or an unsuccessful assisted reproduction.
• Assisted reproduction: a method of achieving a pregnancy through an artificial insemination or an embryo transfer and includes gamete and embryo donation; it does not include any pregnancy achieved through sexual intercourse.
Reproductive lossis defined as a:
• Failed adoption: the dissolution or breach of an adoption agreement with the birth mother or legal guardian, or an adoption that is not finalized because it is contested by another party.
This event appliesto a person who would have been a parent of the adoptee if the adoption had been completed.
• Failed surrogacy: the dissolution or breach of a surrogacy agreement, or a failed embryo transfer to the surrogate.
This event applies to a person who would have been a parent of a child born as a result of the surrogacy.
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born as a result of the pregnancy.
• Stillbirth: a stillbirth resulting from a person’s pregnancy, the pregnancy of a person’s current spouse or domestic partner, or another individual, if the person would have been a parent of a child born as a result of the pregnancy that ended in stillbirth.
• Unsuccessful assisted reproduction: an unsuccessful round of intrauterine insemination or of an assisted reproductive technology procedure. This event applies to a person, the person’s current spouse or domestic partner, or another individual, if the person would have been a parent of a child born as a result of the pregnancy.
7.2.4 Documentation
The employee is not required to provide any documentation supporting their request for reproductive loss leave.
7.2.5 Coordination withOther Leaves
If, prior to or immediately following a reproductive loss event, an employee is on or chooses to go on leave from work pursuant to Government Coded Sections 12945, 12945.2, or any other leave entitlement under state or federal law, the employee shall complete their reproductive loss leave within three months of the end date of the other leave.
7.3 For section 7.1 and 7.2, one (1) workday (e.g., 8 or 10 hours) for employees on a 40-hour work week schedule is equivalent to a one-half (1/2) shift.
8. VACATION
8.1. General Provisions
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The City has adopted the applicable Lexipol Policy which provides a procedure for employees to schedule vacations and holidays.
8.2. Accumulation of Vacation Leave
Vacation leave is accrued yearly, and is computed on the basis of the employee's hire date as a full-time employee.
Annual vacation leave may not be accumulated; it must be used from year to year as accumulated, except as otherwise provided herein.
8.2.1 Employees may have prior years of qualifying service included in their City years of service to count toward their accrual tier if they previously worked as a full time paid Firefighter/EMT or above. Prior years of service must be verified by submitting employment documentation outlining previous dates of employment. Additional documentation may be requested if necessary.
8.3. Scheduling Vacations
No more than three (3) members of each shift may be on vacation, holiday or CTO at a single time; however, during periods where sufficient staffing is available to provide adequate fire protection, the Fire Chief may authorize more than three (3) employees to be on vacation at the same time.
Priority of vacation selection shall be by department seniority, without regard to rank.
8.3.1 Vacation Change
Employees may move their vacation to another shift upon request and approval by a Battalion Chief or designee.
8.4. Vacation Accrual Schedule
Year of Service * 56-hour Employee Accrual Rate
Per Pay Period**
Maximum Vacation Shifts
Accrued During Service Year ***
1st 5.538 6
2nd 5.538 6
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3rd 5.538 6
4th 5.538 6
5th 5.538 6
6th 8.308 9
7th 8.308 9
8th 8.308 9
9th 8.308 9
10th 8.308 9
11th + 11.076 12
* 1st year of service is from 56-hour employee hire date to first anniversary. 2nd year of service is from first anniversary to second anniversary. Subsequent service years follow this pattern. ** Unit personnel assigned to forty (40) hour work schedules shall have their leave converted pursuant to Appendix A.
*** Service years do not correspond with calendar years for all employees. Number of shifts available at time of December Vacation Picks will vary depending on hire date. For example, an employee hired on January 1, 2012 would accrue 6 shifts in 2012 and have 6 shifts available to use in 2013; an employee hired on April 1, 2012 would accrue 4.5 shifts and have 4.5 shifts available for use in 2013; an employee hired on July 1, 2012 would accrue 3 shifts and have 3 shifts available for use in 2013; and, an employee hired on October 1, 2012 would accrue 1.5 shifts and would have 1.5 shifts available for use in 2013.
8.5. Vacation Buy-Back
Shift employees may sell back seventy-two (72) hours annually and those on a forty (40) hour workweek may sell back forty-eight (48) hours annually.
Shift employees shall be able to float up seventy-two (72) hours annually and those on a forty (40) hour workweek shall be able to float up to forty-eight (48) hours annually for purposes of vacation sell back. Any hours floated but not scheduled by the end of the calendar year will be paid out up to the maximum allowable sell back amount of 72 hours for employees on shift and 48 hours for employees on 40-hour workweek unless employee is able to schedule the time off when one or fewer other employees is already off, consistent with department practice.
9. HOLIDAYS
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9.1. All forty-eight (48)/ninety-six (96) hour personnel will receive seven (7) twenty-four (24) hour shifts per year as holidays. Holidays may be taken in the form of compensation or time off or any combination thereof.
9.2. Unit personnel assigned to forty (40) hour work schedules will receive twelve (12) set holidays listed in Section 9.4. Holiday hours accrue on the payroll period inclusive January 1 of each calendar year. Unit personnel assigned to forty (40) hour work schedules shall have their leave converted pursuant to Appendix A.
9.3. Shift personnel assigned to work on a City designated holiday shall receive one and one-half (1- 1/2) times their straight time base hourly rate of pay for a maximum of sixteen (16) hours per shift.
For personnel assigned to a 40-hour week, when a City designated holiday falls on a regularly scheduled workday, if they elect to work the holiday, they shall receive one and one-half (1-1/2) times their straight time base hourly rate of pay. If they elect to not work the holiday, they shall use holiday hours first on their time card, and if they have no holiday hours banked, they shall use other appropriate accrued leave..
9.4. The requirements of Section 9.3 above shall be instituted for the following holidays:
1. New Year’s Day (January 1)
2. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday (Third Monday in January)
3. President’s Day (Third Monday in February)
4. Cesar Chavez Day (March 31)
5. Memorial Day (Last Monday in May)
6. Juneteenth (June 19)
7. Independence Day (July 4)
8. Labor Day (First Monday in September)
9. Veteran’s Day (November 11)
10. Thanksgiving Day (Fourth Thursday in November)
11. Day after Thanksgiving Day (Friday following Thanksgiving)
12. Christmas Day (December 25)
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For personnel assigned to a 40-hour week, when any of the above holidays fall on a Sunday, the Monday following shall be observed as a holiday. When any of the above holidays fall on a Saturday, the preceding Friday shall be observed as the holiday.
10. RETIREMENT
10.1. The City shall continue retirement coverage for all employees under the California Public Employees’ Retirement system (CalPERS).
For employees hired before December 15, 2012, the City’s former “Safety Fire Plan” has been assigned to the CalPERS Safety 3% @ 50 Risk Pool. Employees shall pay the entire 9% of their employee CalPERS contribution on a pre-tax basis. The current mandated and optional benefits of the Safety 3% @ 50 Risk Pool are located in Appendix B.
Should CalPERS at any time amend the Risk Pool Mandatory Benefits to either add, delete or modify benefits, the City has no obligation to meet and confer with the Union over these changes.
For employees hired on or after December 15, 2012, and before January 1, 2013 or Classic members as defined by CalPERS, the second-tier retirement formula shall be 3% @ 55. Employees shall pay the entire 9% of their employee CalPERS contribution on a pre-tax basis. The current mandated and optional benefits of the Safety 3% @ 55 Risk Pool are located in Appendix B.
For employees hired on or after January 1, 2013, who have never been a CalPERS member, have not been a CalPERS member in the past 180 days, and who are not eligible for reciprocity with another California public retirement system as defined by the Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act (PEPRA), the retirement formula shall be 2.7% @ 57. Employees shall have a member contribution rate of fifty percent (50%) of the total normal cost rate. The current mandated and optional benefits of the Safety 2.7% @ 57 Risk Pool are located in Appendix B. These Fire Safety Members will pay the entire CalPERS employee contribution as determined by CalPERS on a pretax basis.
10.2 Employee Contribution To Employer Share
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Effective July 1, 2021, all employees shall continue to pay an additional one percent (1%) towards the employer share of CalPERS retirement pursuant to PERS Code Section 20516. As applicable, the employee contribution will be made pre-tax.
11. UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
11.1. Each employee shall receive an annual uniform allowance of one thousand dollars ($1000).
Employees shall receive their uniform allowance in equal installments paid in each regular biweekly payroll.
11.2. Within the first two (2) years of employment with the City, employees shall purchase Class A uniforms. Class A uniforms shall comply with department standard.
12. HEALTH INSURANCE
12.1. The City shall continue enrollment in the State of California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) Health Insurance Program.
12.2. Employees must purchase dental and vision coverage at the employee only level.
12.3. The employer contribution toward a cafeteria plan amounts for employees to apply toward health benefits (medical, dental and vision) shall be as follows:
• Employee only: City will pay up to actual premium amount of medical, dental, and vision for employee only, not to exceed $905 per month.
• Employee plus one: City will pay up to actual premium amount of medical, dental, and vision for employee plus one, not to exceed $1,358 per month. • Employee plus two or more: City will pay up to actual premium amount of medical, dental, and vision for employee plus two or more, not to exceed $1,773 per month. • In no event shall the contribution exceed 100% of the selected plan premium cost including dental and vision.
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hundred and seventy-five dollars ($475) per month plus City paid basic dental and basic vision up to the family rate depending on coverage selected. This shall be referred to as “Share the Savings.” Employees hired into the Firefighter classification on or after July 1, 2019, or who return to employment with the City, who participate in Share the Savings will receive four hundred and seventy-five dollars ($475) plus City paid basic dental and basic vision at the Employee Only rate.
Employees may purchase dental/vision coverage up to the family rate with the Share the Savings funds.
12.4. 12.4.1 Effective the payroll period inclusive of June 1, 2024, the employer contribution toward a cafeteria plan amounts for employees to apply toward health benefits (medical, dental and vision) shall be as listed below. The employee must purchase dental and vision at the employee only level at minimum.
• Employee only: City will pay up to actual premium amount of medical, dental, and vision for employee only, not to exceed $1,075 per month. • Employee plus one: City will pay up to actual premium amount of medical, dental, and vision for employee plus one, not to exceed $1,822 per month. • Employee plus two or more: City will pay up to actual premium amount of medical, dental, and vision for employee plus two or more, not to exceed $2,377 per month.
• In no event shall the City contribution exceed 100% of the selected plan premium cost including dental and vision.
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Savings will receive four hundred and seventy-five dollars ($475) plus City paid basic dental and basic vision at the Employee Only rate. Employees may purchase dental/vision coverage up to the family rate.
12.4.2 Effective the payroll period inclusive of January 1, 2025, the employer contribution toward a cafeteria plan amounts for employees to apply toward health benefits (medical, dental and vision) shall be as listed below. The employee must purchase dental and vision at the employee only level at minimum.
• Employee only: City will pay up to actual premium amount of medical, dental, and vision for employee only, not to exceed $1,175 per month. • Employee plus one: City will pay up to actual premium amount of medical, dental, and vision for employee plus one, not to exceed $1,922 per month. • Employee plus two or more: City will pay up to actual premium amount of medical, dental, and vision for employee plus two or more, not to exceed $2,477 per month.
• In no event shall the City contribution exceed 100% of the selected plan premium cost including dental and vision.
• Share the Savings (Medical Opt Out)
o Employees hired on or before June 30, 2019, who choose not to participate in any of the City’s medical plans (“opt out”) and show proof of other group health care coverage, shall receive four hundred and seventy-five dollars ($475) per month plus City paid basic dental and basic vision up to the family rate depending on coverage selected. o Employees hired into the Firefighter classification on or after July 1, 2019, or who return to employment with the City, who participate in Share the Savings will receive four hundred and seventy-five dollars ($475) plus City paid basic dental and basic vision at the Employee Only rate. Employees may purchase dental/vision coverage up to the family rate.
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Pursuant to provisions of the CalPERS Health Insurance Program, the City shall pay up to $750 per month for employees retired on the CalPERS Retirement Program. Dental insurance coverage may continue upon retirement, at the retiree’s own expense. Vision insurance is only available for eighteen months, per COBRA, and is at the retiree’s own expense.
12.5.2 Employees first hired on or after July 1, 2019
For new employees first hired on or after July 1, 2019, the City’s maximum monthly medical contribution for each eligible retiree shall be equal to the minimum employer contribution required for active employees pursuant to the Public Employees Medical and Hospital Care Act (PEMHCA). Rehired employees will fall under the medical retirement tier based on original date of hire.
The following contributions shall be made to the employees Retiree Health Savings Account (RHS). After accruing ten (10) continuous years of service with the City, and upon separation from the City, employees may draw from the City contribution in this account.
Employees who terminate City service for reasons other than retirement or layoff prior to ten (10) years of continuous service with the City will forfeit any City contribution. • From zero (0) to five (5) years of service, employees shall receive twenty-five ($25) per month in to be deposited to the employee’s RHS account. • After completion of five (5) years of continuous service with the City, employees shall receive one hundred dollars ($100.00) per month to be deposited into their RHS account.
• After completion of ten (10) years of continuous service with the City, employees shall receive one hundred and fifty dollars ($150.00) per month to be deposited into their RHS account.
After completion of twenty (20) years of continuous service with the City, employees shall receive two hundred dollars ($200.00) per month to be deposited into their RHS account.
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Employees first hired after July 1, 2019 may have prior years of qualifying service included in their City years of service to count toward their accrual tier if they previously worked as a full time paid Firefighter/EMT or above. Prior years of service must be verified by submitting employment documentation outlining previous dates of employment. Additional documentation may be requested if necessary.
12.5.3 Rehired employees
Rehired employees will fall under the medical retirement tier based on original date of hire.
12.5.4 The parties agree to meet within sixty (60) days of City Council’s adoption of this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to discuss and explore the possibility of a Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan (MERP) benefit.
13. COMPENSATION
13.1. Salary
13.1.1. Salary Schedule
The salary range for each classification will consist of five (5) steps (A through E) with approximately 5% between each step. 13.1.2. Salary Adjustments Effective the pay period inclusive of June 1, 2024, the classifications of Firefighter, Fire Engineer and Fire Captain shall receive a general salary increase of ten percent (10.0%).
Equity adjustment shall precede general salary increases.
13.2. Fire Staff Premium Assignment
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Fire Personnel who are routinely and consistently assigned to administrative work during normal hours of employment that may differ from the work schedule of other fire suppression personnel by the Fire Chief shall receive an additional five percent (5%) during the term of their assignment. The Fire Chief or designee will assign such duties and determine the number of employees receiving this assignment at their sole discretion.
13.2.1. Employees on light/limited duty capacity are not eligible to receive an additional five percent (5%) if assigned to administrative work as part of their light/limited duty.
13.3. Education/Certificate Incentive Pay
Maximum education/certificate incentive that may be obtained is ten percent (10%) of base pay per employee. New certificates must be earned off duty. Employees who possess both an Associate's Degree (AA/AS) and a Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) will be compensated based on the highest degree achieved. Dual degree holders will not receive payment for both degrees simultaneously.
Education/Certificate Amount
BA/BS 4%
AA/AS 2%
Fire Science/Fire Technology Certificate 2%
Fire Officer Certificate or Company Officer
Coursework Completed
2%
Fire Driver/Operator Certificate or Fire Apparatus
Driver/Operator Pump Coursework
2%
Fire Investigator I Certificate 1.5%
Fire Instructor I Certificate 1%
HazMat Technician Certificate 1%
HazMat Specialist Certificate 1.5%
Boat Operator Certificate 1.5%
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Swift/River and Flood Water Rescue Certificate 1%
Rescues Systems 1/Structural Collapse 0.5%
Chainsaw Operations 1%
Paramedic License 2.5%
Rope Rescue Technician 1.0%
The incentives in this section shall be cumulative and not compounded. Compensation changes in Section
13.3 shall be effective the payroll period inclusive of June 1, 2024.
13.4. Overtime Pay
The City and Association have agreed to utilize a twenty-four (24) day/one hundred eight-two (182) hour work period pursuant to Section 207(k) of the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Actual scheduled hours in the twenty-four (24) day period are one hundred ninety-two (192).
Hours worked in excess of one hundred eight-two (182) hours in the twenty-four (24) day work period will be paid at one and one-half (1-1/2) times the employee’s regular rate of pay.
13.4.1. All overtime worked as a result of emergency call back or station staffing will be paid at one and one-half (1-1/2) times the employee's regular rate of pay.
13.4.2. Compensatory Time Off (CTO) will be provided in lieu of overtime pay at the same rates that would be accrued for pay purposes. It shall be the employee's responsibility to notify the City when compensation leave is desired in lieu of overtime pay. Overtime accrued from USAR deployments are excluded from being provided as CTO.
13.4.2.1 CTO Cash Out
To cash out compensatory time off leave in the subsequent calendar year, each employee shall fill out an Irrevocable Election Form and submit it to Human Resources before the end of the calendar year. The City will provide employees with the Irrevocable Election Form in advance of the deadline.
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Employees who do not submit a completed Irrevocable Election Form by the required date will not be permitted to cash out compensatory leave in the subsequent calendar year.
On the Irrevocable Election Form, an employee shall irrevocably elect the number of compensatory time off hours they elect to cash out in the subsequent calendar year. For example, if an employee elects to cash out up to 40 hours of compensatory leave in calendar year 2025, they shall irrevocably elect to do so in calendar year 2024. Employees may only cash out leave in an amount up to the amount set forth in their Irrevocable Election form.
If the employee's compensatory leave balance is less than the total amount elected by the employee on the Irrevocable Election Form, then the employee will receive a cash out for leave the employee has accrued on the last pay date of the calendar year.
Employees must submit an Irrevocable Election form on an annual basis.
13.4.3. Maximum accumulation of Compensatory Time Off (CTO) shall be one hundred twenty (120) hours for shift personnel.
13.4.3.1 CTO Usage:
• A maximum of 120 hours may be utilized in any single calendar year. • CTO must be requested using the vacation/holiday request form. • The employee must have sufficient CTO balance at the time of the request for the days/hours requested.
• CTO shall be utilized in either twelve (12) or twenty-four (24) hour increments.
• CTO is subordinate to both holiday and vacation leave. • No more than three (3) represented members will be allowed off due to holiday, vacation and/or CTO each shift.
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scheduled services, they shall be guaranteed the opportunity to work for two (2) hours or be paid two (2) hours in-lieu of work.
13.5. Out of Classification Pay
13.5.1. The Fire Chief or designee shall make out-of–class assignments. A Firefighter temporarily assigned out-of-class to a Fire Engineer, a Fire Engineer temporarily assigned out-of-class to a Fire Captain, and a Fire Captain temporarily assigned out-of-class to a Fire Battalion Chief, shall be paid fifty dollars ($50) for a full shift or two dollars eight cents ($2.08) per hour if less than a full twenty-four (24) hour shift.
A Firefighter temporarily assigned out-of-class to a Fire Captain shall be paid seventy-five dollars ($75) for a full shift or three dollars thirteen cents ($3.13) per hour if less than a full twenty–four (24) hour shift.
13.5.2. To be eligible for such out-of-class, the individual must have passed the promotional examination for the next higher rank, or pass qualifying criteria as set by the City.
13.6. Standby Pay
Employees shall be paid two dollars ($2.00) per hour for any hours worked on a standby assignment. The Fire Chief or designee shall determine standby schedules. Standby is voluntary.
If an employee volunteers for standby, then the following provisions apply:
• Standby may be for up to a twenty-four (24) hour period. • When called out, the employee shall be under the functional supervision of the Battalion Chief or Incident Commander.
• The employee must be able to get to the scene within fifteen (15) minutes. When assigned to standby, the employee may not consume any alcoholic beverage or engage in any other activities, which would affect their ability to effectively respond and perform their duties. • They employee shall have a cell phone with them at all times while on standby. 674
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• When an employee is on a standby assignment, they shall be paid for a minimum of two (2) hours work at the overtime rate when called out.
13.7. Longevity Bonus
Effective the pay period inclusive of June 1, 2024, Fire Association members with more than 15 years of service but less than 20 years of service as of June 1, 2024, with the City of West Sacramento, and who are at the top of their pay range, will receive a one-time, non-PERSable lump sum bonus in the amount of one and one-half percent (1.5%) of their annual base rate of pay.
Effective the pay period inclusive of June 1, 2024, Fire Association members with more than 20 years of service as of June 1, 2024, with the City of West Sacramento, and who are at the top of their pay range, will receive a one-time, non-PERSable lump sum bonus in the amount of three and one-half percent (3.5%) of their annual base rate of pay (which includes the above referenced
1.5%).
13.8. Bilingual Pay
Employee’s possessing and utilizing bilingual skills on duty shall receive bilingual pay in the amount of five percent (5%) of their hourly rate of pay. The number of employees, languages available, and the qualification requirements will be determined by the City.
13.9. Rates of Pay
13.9.1. Base Hourly Rate of Pay
The base hourly rate of pay for all employees shall mean the employee’s current hourly rate without any additional pays.
13.9.2. Regular Rate of Pay
The regular rate of pay for all employees shall mean the employee’s current hourly rate of pay plus all differentials and incentives (including Fire Staff Premium Pay, Educational Incentive Pay, Standby Pay, Bilingual Pay, Medical in Lieu (opt out)) for which the employee qualifies under this MOU.
13.9.3. Separation Rate of Pay
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The separation rate of pay for all employees shall mean the employee’s current hourly rate of pay at the time of separation plus the following incentives: Fire Staff Premium Pay, Bilingual Pay, and Educational Incentive Pay, for which the employee qualifies under this MOU.
13.10. Strike Team/Overhead Deployments
Employees assigned to a reimbursable strike team/overhead deployment (Line EMT, PIO, Overhead or other recognized positions) shall receive a ten percent (10%) differential for any reimbursable strike team/overhead incident. The pay differential shall apply from the time of deployment to the employee's return from the deployment. USAR deployments are excluded from this pay differential.
14. EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (EMT) CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT All employees are required to have and maintain an EMT-1A or FS certificate. This shall be a condition of employment.
15. SCHEDULE AND HOURS
15.1. Duty Schedule
All shift personnel shall work a forty-eight (48)/ninety-six (96) hour schedule. (48 hours on duty, followed by 96 hours off duty.) All forty-eight (48)/ninety-six (96) hour shift personnel shall report for duty at 0800 hours and go off duty at 0800, forty-eight (48) hours later.
Example Duty Schedule: (Regular Shift Personnel)
"X" denotes workday or duty shift
"O" denotes day off or shift off
X X O O O O
15.2. Station Assignments and Transfers
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The City has adopted the applicable Lexipol Policy which provides a procedure by which employees may express their preference for station assignments and/or transfers.
15.3. Shift Trades
The City has adopted the applicable Lexipol Policy which provides a procedure by which employees may request voluntary shift trades. Shift trading shall not qualify as Emergency Call Back under Section 13.4.1.
15.4. Out of County Return
15.4.1. For the term of this MOU a program will be available to employees who participate in a strike team or other out of county assignment for a minimum of ten (10) days, and upon return to the City during their regularly schedule shift, shall be placed on rest and recovery up to a maximum of twelve (12) hours and shall not be required to utilize their accrued paid leave for the rest and recovery time. Upon request, the employee may utilize their accrued paid leave (CTO, Vacation or Holiday) for rest and recovery for the remainder of the 24-hour shift. Employees may participate in the Program once annually.
15.4.2. Employees requesting rest and recovery upon return from subsequent participation on strike teams or out of county assignment will require the employee utilize their accrued paid leave if they return to the City during their regularly scheduled shift, or they may be place on paid rest and recovery up to a maximum of twelve (12) hours at the determination of the Fire Chief or their designee.
15.4.3. During this period, employees placed on administrative leave for rest and recovery are prohibited from working another position.
16. DEPARTMENT SENIORITY LIST
16.1. Employees shall be placed on the seniority list in accordance with the date they were first placed on the payroll of the Fire Department as full-time employees. Reserve, part-time, or extra-help employment will not be credited.
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16.1.1 When two (2) or more employees are assigned to the payroll on the same date, preference in the placement on the list shall be given based on relative standing on the eligibility list.
If the eligibility list ranking of two or more employees hired on the same date is the same, seniority shall be in order of the individual's total time as a full-time Firefighter in the State of California. If the ranking of two or more employees hired on the same date is the same and their total time as full-time Firefighter in the State of California is the same, then seniority shall be determined by drawing of lot.
17. LAYOFFS
17.1. Order of Layoff
Layoffs shall be based on the inverse order of seniority as set out in the seniority roster last provided to Local 522, pursuant to the hereinafter-mentioned Memorandum of Understanding, with any additions or deletions of employees’ names appended thereto by action of the City Council. Layoffs hereunder shall be so that employees with the least seniority shall be laid off first.
17.2. Seniority
The seniority date of an employee and their position on the seniority roster, shall be determined pursuant to criteria set out in the Memorandum of Understanding between Local 522 and the City.
17.3. Seniority Roster Availability
A current copy of the Seniority Roster shall be made available for inspection at reasonable times to employees upon request.
17.4. Employee Notice
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The employee shall be given a thirty (30) calendar day written notice of layoff or demotion by the City Council or its authorized representative. The notice of layoff or demotion shall include the following information:
a) Reason for layoff or demotion; and
b) Effective date of layoff or demotion.
17.5. Layoff Hearing
An employee who received a Notice of Layoff shall be entitled to request a hearing before the Council or its authorized representative prior to the effective date of the layoff. Such a request shall be made within fourteen (14) calendar days of service of the Notice of Layoff of the adoption of the rules and procedures by the Council, whichever occurs last. Failure to make such a request shall waive the right to a hearing. At said hearing, the employee may challenge the determination of persons to be laid off and the procedure used to layoff. The employee shall have the right to be represented by a representative of their choosing, to present evidence, and to cross examine any witnesses. Within fourteen (14) calendar days following the hearing, the Council shall issue findings of fact, conclusions, and an order affirming or revoking the layoff of the employee. Said findings, conclusion, and order shall be served on the employee by placing them in a sealed envelope and mailing them by first class mail, postage prepaid, to the last known address of the employee. Unless the Council orders revocation of the Notice of Layoff, the employee shall be laid off at the date set forth in the Notice of Layoff.
If, after request, the hearing is not held prior to the effective date of layoff as set forth in the Notice of Layoff, the effective date of the layoff shall be deemed to have been extended until after the hearing and the issuance of the order by the Council. In such case, the Council shall set a new effective date of layoff in their order unless they order revocation of the original notice.
17.6. Future Vacancies
When vacancies occur within five (5) years thereafter, such reduced or laid off employees shall be given the opportunity to be rehired or advanced to their former classification from the established layoff eligibility list on the basis of seniority prior to the employment of any new eligibles; 679
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provided, however, that such eligibles meet a physical examination. If any such laid off employee fails to report for duty within thirty (30) calendar days after mailing to them of a written notice by registered mail to the last known address, they shall lose their right to be hired.
18. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF DAMAGED PERSONAL PROPERTY
The City agrees to reimburse employees for damaged personal property according to the City’s Administrative Policy No. II-E-8.
19. RULES, REGULATIONS MEET AND CONFER CONSIDERATIONS
19.1. Should the City propose changes in City Rules and Regulations or wages, hours, and working conditions which fall within the scope of representation; the City shall give notice to Local 522 and upon request, meet and confer upon those changes.
19.2. Copies of any Memorandum of Understanding resulting here from and/or Rules and Regulations shall be posted on-line or sent to Local 522 members upon request.
19.3. Both parties agree to begin negotiations six months prior to the contract expiration date. It is agreed that when both parties enter into the meet and confer process, the following criteria shall be used:
a) Internal classification relationships;
b) Labor market conditions;
c) Financial condition of the City;
d) Cost of living analysis;
e) Benchmark survey of total compensation
20. PROBATIONARY PERIOD
20.1. Purpose
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To enable the City and the Fire Chief to exercise sound discretion in filling positions within the City.
20.2. New Hires
No appointment of employment in the City shall be deemed final and permanent until after the expiration of a twelve (12) months probationary service. During this probationary period, the Fire Chief may terminate the employment for unsatisfactory performance. Provided, however, no probationary employee shall be terminated because of sex, race, religion, political belief or Local 522 membership. Probationary employees terminated during their probationary period shall not have the right to appeal. This would not preclude a probationary employee from seeking any other legal remedy.
20.3. Promotion
No promotion to any position in the City shall be deemed final and permanent until after the expiration of a period of twelve (12) months probationary service. During this probationary period, the Fire Chief may cancel the appointment to a higher rank if during this period they shall deem them unfit for such appointment based on material reasons. In the event of unsatisfactory performance, an employee may be demoted to their previous permanent rank.
21. WORKING CONDITIONS
21.1. The City shall provide and maintain a station environment consistent with reasonable standards of safety, sanitation, comfort, and appearance. The station environment includes, but is not limited to: kitchen, rest rooms, dormitory, beds and mattresses, station furniture, lighting, floor covering, exercise facilities, and apparatus area.
21.2. Employees of the City shall care for such station environment consistent with the highest possible standard.
21.3. The City shall furnish bed sheets, pillow coverings, and bath towels.
21.4. Changes in said station environment constitute changes in working conditions and are therefore negotiable.
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21.5. The City shall pay the cost for enrolling and participation in the approved Safety Exposure Reporting Program.
21.6. The City recognizes that the West Sacramento Firefighters are professional firefighters, and that all duties will be those related to the Fire Service as determined by agreed upon job descriptions.
22. PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATIONS
22.1. Notice of promotional tests to be administered and the dates and time of said tests shall be conspicuously posted in all stations a minimum of thirty (30) calendar days prior to the test date(s). Promotional lists will be established after results of tests are final.
22.2. The City shall conduct promotional examinations for the classification of Fire Engineer and Fire Captain on an alternating bi-annual basis. As a result of these examinations, the City shall establish and maintain a promotional list for the above classifications for the two (2) year period between the examinations.
22.3. Rule of Five (5)
The Rule of Five (5) shall be interpreted as follows:
For the first job opening available, five (5) eligible candidates will be interviewed. For each additional job opening, one (1) additional eligible candidate will be interviewed. For example, if there are three (3) job openings, seven (7) candidates will be interviewed. In the event of a tie score within the candidate pool to be interviewed, all candidates with the same score will be interviewed.
22.4. List Ranking
Results of promotional examinations shall be provided to each candidate to include their own placement on the list in rank order. Additionally, when the Fire Chief or designee receives the eligibility list, it will show the rank order for all eligible candidates.
22.5. Minimum Qualifications
A candidate possessing a BA/BS will be deemed to have met all educational requirements, regardless of the field of study.
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23. NON-DISCIPLINARY GRIEVANCE AND ARBITRATION PROCEDURE
23.1. Purpose
The purpose of this procedure is to provide for an orderly process for reviewing and resolving employee grievances at the lowest possible administrative level in the shortest possible time.
23.2. Definitions of Grievance
Grievance: A grievance is a complaint of one or a group of employees or a dispute between the City and an Exclusively Recognized Employee Organization involving the interpretation, application, or enforcement of the express terms of any Memorandum of Understanding, rules or regulations.
Discharge, suspension, demotion, and/or other disciplinary actions of an employee shall not be subject to the grievance procedure pursuant to this Section. Those matters shall be governed by the disciplinary procedures set forth in the City Personnel Rules.
23.3. Informal Grievance Procedures
The grievant shall orally discuss their grievance with their immediate supervisor within ten (10) days from the event giving rise to the grievance or from the date the employee could reasonably have expected to have had knowledge of such event, but in no event longer than thirty (30) days from the act or omission. The employee shall identify the discussion as the informal step of the procedure. However, failure to identify the discussion as an informal step of the procedure shall not prejudice the grievant. The supervisor shall have seven (7) days to give an answer to the employee. The supervisor’s response may be given orally or in writing and should clearly be identified as the informal response to the grievance.
23.4. Formal Grievance Procedure
23.4.1. Level I
If a grievant is not satisfied with the resolution at the informal level, they may, within five (5) days of receipt of such answer, file a formal written grievance on a prescribed form 683
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with their supervisor. The supervisor within five (5) days thereafter shall give a written answer to the grievant.
23.4.2. Level II
If the grievant is not satisfied with the written answer from their supervisor, the grievant may, within five (5) days from the receipt of such answer, file a written appeal to the Department Head. Within fifteen (15) days of the receipt of the written appeal, the Department Head shall investigate the grievance, which may include a meeting with the concerned parties, and give a written answer to the grievant. The Department Head may affirm, modify, reverse, or otherwise resolve the decision appealed.
23.4.3. Level III
If the grievant is not satisfied with the written answer from the Department Head, the grievant may, within five (5) days of such answer, file a written appeal to the City Manager or designee. Within twenty (20) days of the receipt of the written appeal, the City Manager or designee shall investigate the grievance, which may include a meeting with the concerned parties and thereafter give a written answer to the grievant, which answer shall be final and binding unless appealed. The City Manager may affirm, modify, reverse, or otherwise resolve the decision appealed.
23.4.4. Level IV
If the grievant is not satisfied by the decision made by the City Manager, they must submit a written request within fifteen (15) days of the receipt of the response from the City Manager for a hearing before the Adjustment Board. Either party may request that Level IV be waived and that the appeal be elevated to Level V, arbitration. If the parties do not mutually agree to waive the Adjustment Board within the time frame as specified above; that is within fifteen (15) days of the receipt of the response from the City Manager, the grievance will proceed to the Adjustment Board. If the parties do mutually agree to waive the Adjustment Board, the grievance will proceed to Section 24.5, Selection of Arbitrator. 684
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The hearing before the Adjustment Board shall be heard whenever possible within thirty (30) days of receipt of the request by the City Manager. The grievant shall be sent notice of the hearing at least fifteen (15) days prior to the hearing.
The Adjustment Board will be comprised of two (2) Union representatives, no more than one (1) of whom shall be either an employee of the City or an elected or appointed official of the Union; and two (2) representatives of the City, no more than one (1) of whom shall be either an employee of the City or a member of the staff of any organization employed to represent the City in the meet and confer process. No decision of the Adjustment Board shall be final and binding without receiving the affirmative votes of at least three (3) members of the Board.
23.4.5. Level V
If the Adjustment Board is unable to arrive at a majority decision, either the Union or the City may, within fifteen (15) days of the written receipt of the Adjustment Board decision, require that the grievance be referred to an impartial Arbitrator.
23.5. Selection of Arbitrator
An Arbitrator may be mutually agreed upon by the two parties. If they fail to agree upon the Arbitrator within ten (10) working days, the Division of State Mediation and Conciliation Service (SMCS) of the State of California Public Relations Board shall be requested to submit a list of five (5) Arbitrators and, from such, the employee and the City Manager or designee shall promptly select the Arbitrator by the alternate striking of names, commencing with the employee, from said list.
Upon selection of the Arbitrator, the City Manager or designee shall contact the Arbitrator and arrange for the earliest hearing date available with regard to the parties' schedules. Should the Arbitrator's calendar preclude a hearing date within sixty (60) days, the City Manager or designee may require the parties to strike names for a replacement hearing officer.
23.6. Arbitration Hearing and Decision
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The arbitration hearing shall be conducted as a full-scale evidentiary hearing with full due process rights, including the right to present witnesses, present evidence, cross examine opposing witnesses, the right to counsel and findings to support the decision.
The Arbitrator shall conduct a hearing and shall either issue an oral bench decision or shall, within thirty (30) days of conclusion of the hearing, render a written decision and/or order. Any decision and/or order of the Arbitrator shall be final.
23.7. Automatic Advances
If, at any step in the informal or formal grievance procedure, it is determined that the designated person who is to respond to the grievance does not have the authority to resolve the issue presented, the grievance automatically advances to the next line of authority, as designated in the grievance procedure, who does have the authority to respond.
23.8. Cost of Grievance Arbitration
The cost of the arbitration, including the Arbitrator's fee, shall be shared equally by the employee and the City.
23.9. Time Limits
Time limits are considered an integral and important part of the grievance procedure, and may not be waived except by mutual written consent of the parties. In the event that a grievant fails to carry their grievance forward within a prescribed time period, the grievance shall be considered settled without precedent based upon the decision rendered at the most recent step utilized, and any right to pursue the grievance further shall be deemed waived and abandoned. If a supervisor or manager fails to respond with an answer to a grievant within a given time period, the grievant may proceed to the next higher level of the grievance procedure.
24. DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE
This procedure shall be followed for the following disciplinary actions: suspension without pay, reduction in pay, demotion, or dismissal. Specific grounds for disciplinary action are outlined in Section 4.9 of the City Personnel Rules.
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24.1. Purpose
The purpose of the disciplinary procedure is to provide employees subject to disciplinary action with all rights to which they are entitled by law; to provide an orderly procedure for pre-action notice, response, implementation, and appeal; to correct deficiencies in employee performance and to assure improvement to meet job standards.
24.2. Employee Representation
An employee may have a representative present at all stages of the disciplinary process as outlined in Sections 25.4 through 25.10 provided that the representative is not a party to the action.
24.3. Administrative Leave
An employee may be placed on administrative leave, with pay, pending investigation of facts possibly giving rise to the potential need for discipline.
24.4. Notice of Proposed Disciplinary Action
Prior to suspension without pay, reduction in pay, demotion, or dismissal, the employee shall be provided the following:
a) Notice of the proposed action;
b) The reasons for the proposed action;
c) A copy of the charges and any materials upon which the proposed action is based; d) Notice that the employee is entitled to an opportunity to respond to the charges orally or in writing, or both, personally or with a representative, which may be an attorney; e) The date and time of the response meeting during which the employee and their representative shall have an opportunity to refute the charges or present facts that may not be known;
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f) Notice that if the employee fails to attend the response meeting, the employee shall be deemed to have waived all rights to said meeting and from appeal to any action taken.
24.5. Notice of the Response Meeting
Notice of the response meeting shall be given no less than seven (7) days prior to the meeting.
24.6. Response Meeting
At the time and place set for the meeting giving the employee an opportunity to respond, the employee may respond orally and/or in writing, personally, or with a representative. Neither party shall be entitled to call witnesses or take testimony. At the meeting, the City Manager or designee may consider information contained in the charges and recommendations, as well as information presented by the employee or their representative. At the conclusion of the response meeting or within seven (7) days, the City Manager or designee shall issue an order either implementing or determining not to implement the action. The City Manager or designee may implement an action that is of lesser severity than that which was initially proposed.
24.7. Implementation of Decision
When discipline is imposed, a copy of the order shall be served upon the employee either personally, or by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, at the last known address on file with the City. The order shall include:
a) A statement of the nature of the discipline imposed; b) The effective date of the discipline;
c) A statement of the causes for the discipline;
d) A statement of the specific facts or omissions upon which the discipline is based; and e) A statement advising the employee of their rights to appeal the disciplinary action. This statement shall include the manner and time within which an appeal must be taken, and the required content of the appeal notice.
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24.8. Disciplinary Appeal Procedure
The employee, or representative, after service of an order of disciplinary action as specified in Section 25.7 may request that the matter be submitted to an impartial Arbitrator. A written request for a hearing before an Arbitrator must be served on the City Manager or representative within ten (10) days following receipt of the order of discipline. The demand for a hearing shall include:
a) Specific grounds for review; and
b) Copies of materials on which the appeal is based.
24.9. Selection of Arbitrator
An Arbitrator may be mutually agreed upon by the two parties. If they fail to agree upon the Arbitrator within ten (10) working days, the Division of State Mediation and Conciliation Service (SMCS) of the State of California Public Employment Relations Board shall be requested to submit a list of five (5) Arbitrators, and from such, the employee or their representative and the City Manager or designee shall promptly select the Arbitrator by the alternate striking of names, commencing with the employee, from said list.
Upon selection of the Arbitrator, the City Manager or designee shall contact the Arbitrator and arrange for the earliest hearing date available with regard to the parties’ schedules. Should the Arbitrator’s calendar preclude a hearing date within sixty (60) days, the City Manager may require the parties to strike names for a replacement hearing officer.
24.10. Arbitration Hearing and Decision
The arbitration hearing shall be conducted as a full-scale evidentiary hearing with full due process rights including the right to present witnesses, present evidence, cross examine opposing witnesses, the right to counsel and findings to support the decision. Within thirty (30) days of the conclusion of the hearing, the Arbitrator shall render a written decision. The decision of the Arbitrator shall be provided to both parties. Any decision of the Arbitrator shall be binding to both parties. The decision of the Arbitrator shall be final subject only to judicial review pursuant to the Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6.
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24.11. Cost of Disciplinary Arbitration
The cost of the Arbitrator and any expenses associated with the hearing shall be shared equally by the employee and the City. If a transcript of the proceedings is requested, the party making such request shall pay the cost.
25. MATERNITY, PATERNITY, AND FAMILY CARE LEAVE
25.1. Maternity and Paternity Leave
Specific requirements are outlined in section 4.5.6 of the City’s Personnel Rules. The City agrees that the terms and conditions of the Maternity and Paternity Leave contained in this section of the Personnel Rules shall not be changed without meeting and conferring with the Association.
25.2. Family and Medical Leave
Specific requirements are outlined in section 4.5.10 of the City’s Personnel Rules. The City agrees that the terms and conditions of the Family and Medical Leave contained in this Section of the Personnel Rules shall not be changed without meeting and conferring with the Association.
26. HAZARDOUS MATERIAL RESPONSE
The City will meet and confer with Local 522 in the event that the City changes the current level of response to hazardous material calls.
27. TERM
The term of the Memorandum of Understanding shall be for a period of thirteen (13) months beginning on June 1, 2024, and continuing through June 30, 2025
DATED: __________________________
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Martha Guerrero, Mayor
City of West Sacramento
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Miguel Altamirano, President
West Sacramento Firefighter’s Association
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APPENDIX "A" LEAVE CONVERSION - 40 HOUR PERSONNEL
One twenty-four (24) hour shift of leave time (i.e., vacation, holiday, or sick leave) is equivalent to two (2) eighthour (8) days (i.e., sixteen (16) hours). Members assigned to a forty (40) hour workweek will accrue leave based on the following conversion factor:
• One (1) twenty-four (24) hour shift of leave time for a fifty-six (56) hour a week employee is equal to sixteen (16) hours of leave for a forty (40) hour a week employee. • The number of annual shifts of leave for a fifty-six (56) hour a week employee multiplied by sixteen (16) hours equals the number of hours of leave for a forty (40) hour a week employee.
On January 1 of each year, the forty (40) hour employee will be credited with the combined amount of vacation and holiday hours accrued in the prior calendar year. Sick leave is accrued on a monthly basis.
The various accruals for a fifty-six (56) hour and forty (40) hour employee are noted below:
Vacation:
56-Hour Employee:
Years of Service Shifts Earned Annual Accrual
Hours
Monthly
Accrual Hours
0 - 5 years 6 144 12
6 - 10 years 9 216 18
11+ years 12 288 24
40-Hour Employee:
Years of Service Conversion Factor Annual Accrual
Hours
Monthly
Accrual Hours
0 - 5 years 6 shifts x 16 hours 96 8
6 - 10 years 9 shifts x 16 hours 144 12
11+ years 12 shifts x 16 hours 192 16
Holidays:
56 Hour Employee Conversion Factor 40 Hour Employee Annual Holiday Hours
7 shifts 7 shifts x 16 hours 112
Sick Leave:
56 Hour Employee Conversion Factor 40 Hour Employee
Monthly Accrual
1/2 shifts 1/2 shift x 16 hours 8 hours
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APPENDIX "B" MANDATED & OPTIONAL BENEFITS FOR RETIREMENT
Current Mandated and Optional Benefits for 3%@50
Military Service Credit as Public Service Section 21024 Military Service Credit for Retired Persons Section 21027 Pre-Retirement Option 2W Death Benefit Section 21548
Public Service Credit for Peace Corps, AmeriCorps VISTA, or AmeriCorps Service Section 21023.5 Public Service Credit for Periods of Layoff Section 21022 1959 Survivor Benefit Level 4 Section 21574
3% @ 50 Patrol or Local Safety Member Section 21362.2
Pre-Retirement Death Benefits to continue after remarriage of survivor Section 21551 Unused Sick Leave Credit - Local Member Section 20965
Improved Nonindustrial Disability Allowance Section 21427 $500 Retired Death Benefit Section 21620
2% Annual Cost-of-Living Allowance Increase Section 21329 Final Compensation 1 Year Section 20042
Prior Service Section 20055
Current Mandated and Optional Benefits for 3%@55
$500 Retired Death Benefit Section 21620
1959 Survivor Benefit Level 4 Section 21574
2% Annual Cost-of-Living Allowance Increase Section 21329 3% @ 55 Formula for State Peace Officer/Firefighter or Local Safety Member Section 21363.1 Final Compensation 3 Year Section 20037
Improved Nonindustrial Disability Allowance Section 21427 Military Service Credit as Public Service Section 21024 Military Service Credit for Retired Persons Section 21027 Pre-Retirement Death Benefits to continue after remarriage of survivor Section 21551 Pre-Retirement Option 2W Death Benefit Section 21548
Prior Service Section 20055
Public Service Credit for Peace Corps, AmeriCorps VISTA, or AmeriCorps Service Section 21023.5 Public Service Credit for Periods of Layoff Section 21022 Unused Sick Leave Credit - Local Member Section 20965
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Current Mandated and Optional Benefits for 2.7%@57
2.7% @ 57 Formula for Safety Members Section 7522.25(d) Final Compensation 3 Year Section 20037
$500 Retired Death Benefit Section 21620
1959 Survivor Benefit Level 4 Section 21574
2% Annual Cost-of-Living Allowance Increase Section 21329 Improved Nonindustrial Disability Allowance Section 21427 Military Service Credit as Public Service Section 21024 Military Service Credit for Retired Persons Section 21027 Pre-Retirement Death Benefits to continue after remarriage of survivor Section 21551 Pre-Retirement Option 2W Death Benefit Section 21548
Prior Service Section 20055
Public Service Credit for Peace Corps, AmeriCorps VISTA, or AmeriCorps Service Section 21023.5 Public Service Credit for Periods of Layoff Section 21022 Unused Sick Leave Credit - Local Member Section 20965
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MEMORANDUM
OF
UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF WEST SACRAMENTO
AND
LOCAL 522 / WEST SACRAMENTO
FIREFIGHTER’S ASSOCIATION
Effective June 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025
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Table of Contents
1. RECITALS..................................................................................................... 1
2. MANAGEMENT RIGHTS .............................................................................. 1
3. LOCAL 522 RIGHTS ..................................................................................... 3
4. NO STRIKE PROVISION .............................................................................. 5
5. NON-DISCRIMINATION PROVISION........................................................... 6
6. SICK LEAVE ................................................................................................. 6
7. BEREAVEMENT LEAVE............................................................................... 8
8. VACATION.................................................................................................... 11
9. HOLIDAYS .................................................................................................... 13
10. RETIREMENT ............................................................................................. 15
11. UNIFORM ALLOWANCE ............................................................................ 16
12. HEALTH INSURANCE ................................................................................ 16
13. COMPENSATION ....................................................................................... 20
14. EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (EMT) CERTIFICATION
REQUIREMENT................................................................................................ 26
15. SCHEDULE AND HOURS .......................................................................... 26
16. DEPARTMENT SENIORITY LIST............................................................... 27
17. LAYOFFS.................................................................................................... 28
18. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF DAMAGED PERSONAL PROPERTY... 30
19. RULES, REGULATIONS MEET AND CONFER CONSIDERATIONS ........ 30
20. PROBATIONARY PERIOD ......................................................................... 30
21. WORKING CONDITIONS ........................................................................... 31
22. PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATIONS.............................................................. 32
23. NON-DISCIPLINARY GRIEVANCE AND ARBITRATION PROCEDURE... 33
24. DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE.................................................................... 36
25. MATERNITY, PATERNITY, AND FAMILY CARE LEAVE........................... 40
26. HAZARDOUS MATERIAL RESPONSE ...................................................... 40
27. TERM .......................................................................................................... 40 APPENDIX "A" LEAVE CONVERSION - 40 HOUR PERSONNEL................... ii APPENDIX "B" MANDATED & OPTIONAL BENEFITS FOR RETIREMENT ... ii 696
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