Department
Police
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval to renew existing contract - Police, 23RFP139745B-EC, Armed and Unarmed Security Services in an amount not to exceed $17,375,401.16 with Universal Protection Services dba Allied Universal Services (Atlanta, GA) to provide armed, unarmed and tower security services for various County departments. This action exercises the second of two renewal options. No renewal options remain. Effective dates: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. (APPROVED)
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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-394(6), the Purchasing Department shall present all renewal requests to the Board of Commissioners at least 90 days prior to the contract renewal date, 60 days if the contract term is six (6) months or less.
Strategic Priority Area related to this item (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Justice and Safety
Commission Districts Affected
All Districts ☒
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District 2 ☐
District 3 ☐
District 4 ☐
District 5 ☐
District 6 ☐
Is this a purchasing item?
Yes
Summary & Background
Summary: This request is to renew an existing contract with Allied Universal Services to provide armed, unarmed and tower security services for various County departments.
Over the past year, there has been an increase in demand for both armed and unarmed security services. The existing contract was amended on August 20, 2025 to provide tower security staffing services for the Fulton County jail facilities effective September 19, 2025.
This contract renewal amount has increased by $6,959,639.45 to include the following:
• 3% increase for billing rates for contract guards and staff rates.
• 12 months security staffing services for coverage of twenty-six (26) towers across the Fulton County Jail located at 901 Rice Street, Atlanta, GA 30318, the South Annex located at 6500 Watson St, Union City, GA 30291, and the Atlanta City Detention Center located at 254 Peachtree St SW, Atlanta, GA 30303, on behalf of the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office.
• Security needs for Registration and Elections for the following elections:
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PRIMARY ELECTION MAY 2026 - UNIT 2654 |
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PRIMARY RUN-OFF JUNE 2026 - UNIT 2655 |
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GENERAL ELECTION NOV 2026 - UNIT 2653 |
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GENERAL RUN-OFF DEC 2026 - UNIT 2658 |
Scope of Work: The Contractor is required to provide and maintain an adequate number of properly trained personnel and an adequate quantity performance of the obligations and function of this contract. Security coverage is currently provided at approximately fifty (50) County facilities.
Contractor duties include but are not limited to: operating x-ray screening machines, handheld and walk-through magnetometers or some combination and other unauthorized items when entering the buildings; operating computerized windows-based security software system, closed circuit television monitoring systems; conducting interior and exterior perimeter security foot patrols of facilities and vehicle patrol of County patrol; controlling access to County facilities.
Community Impact: Provide a safe and secure environment for our employees, customers, and community.
Department Recommendation: Recommend approval of this item.
Project Implications: Maintain security coverage for all County facilities.
Community Issues/Concerns: There are no community issues/concerns.
Department Issues/Concerns: There are no department issues/concerns.
Contract Modification
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Current Contract History |
BOC Item |
Date |
Dollar Amount |
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Original Award Amount |
23-0829 |
11/15/2023 |
$7,200,000.00 |
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Amendment No. 1 |
24-0134 |
02/21/2024 |
$3,839,243.00 |
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1st Renewal |
24-0791 |
11/20/2024 |
$8,390,000.00 |
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Amendment No. 2 |
25-0620 |
08/20/2025 |
$2,025,761.71 |
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2nd Renewal |
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$17,375,401.16 |
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Total Revised Amount |
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$38,830,405.87 |
Contract & Compliance Information
Contract Value: $17,375,401.16
Prime Vendor: Universal Protection Services dba Allied Security Services
Prime Status: Non-Minority
Location: Atlanta, GA
County: Fulton County
Prime Value: $15,464,107.03 or 89.00%
Subcontractor Vendor: Safeguard Security Solutions, LLC
Subcontractor Status: African American Female Business Enterprise
Location: Stockbridge, GA
County: Henry County
Subcontractor Value: $1,911,294.13 or 11.00%
Total Contract Value: $17,375,401.16 or 100.00%
Total Certified Value: $1,911,294.13 or 11.00%
Exhibits Attached
Exhibit 1: Contract Renewal Agreement No. 2
Exhibit 2: Performance Evaluation
Exhibit 3: Contract Renewal Evaluation Form
Exhibit 4: FY26 Cost Proposal
Contact Information (Type Name, Title, Agency and Phone)
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W. Wade Yates, Chief of Police, Police Department, 404-613-5705
Contract Attached
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No
Previous Contracts
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Yes
Total Contract Value
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Original Approved Amount: |
$7,200,000 |
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Previous Adjustments: |
$14,255,004.71 |
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This Request: |
$17,375,401.16 |
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TOTAL: |
$38,830,405.87 |
Grant Information Summary
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Amount Requested: |
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Match Required: |
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In-Kind |
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Start Date: |
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Approval to Award |
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End Date: |
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Apply & Accept |
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Match Account $: |
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Fiscal Impact / Funding Source:
Funding Line 1:
100-320-5207-1174: General, Police, Facility Services - $15,573,884.16, Pending BOC Approval of FY2026 Budget
Funding Line 2: Various County Departments - $1,801,517, Pending BOC Approval of FY2026 Budget
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Key Contract Terms |
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Start Date: 1/1/2026 |
End Date: 12/31/2026 |
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Cost Adjustment: |
Renewal/Extension Terms: No renewal options remain |
Overall Contractor Performance Rating: 100
Would you select/recommend this vendor again?
Yes
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Report Period Start: |
Report Period End: |
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4/1/2025 |
6/30/2025 |