AGENDA ITEM 8-C
CONSENT AGENDA ITEM
TO:
CHAIRMAN COVINGTON AND THE VRE OPERATIONS BOARD
FROM:
RICH DALTON
DATE:
AUGUST 17, 2012
RE:
AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR
SECURITY SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION:
The VRE Operations Board is being asked to authorize the Chief Executive
Officer to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for security services. The contract
term will be for a base year with four, one year renewable options.
BACKGROUND:
VRE does not have its own dedicated sworn law enforcement team. As a result,
VRE has established a coordinated approach which includes VRE-contracted
security services; random patrols of local law enforcement at stations; Amtrak
police; and law enforcement passengers for augmenting onboard security.
In October 2008, the VRE Operations Board authorized a five-year contract with
New Horizons Security Services Inc. for security services that includes evening
and weekend armed security officer coverage at both Crossroads and Broad Run
VRE Rail Storage Yards. Although the current contract doesn’t expire until
November 30, 2013, VRE staff recommends that these services be competitively
rebid one year in advance of the contract expiration. This will offer VRE the
opportunity to consider and benefit from the ever expanding pool of companies
that provide such services in the National Capital region.
The solicitation will be structured as a labor hours contract and include armed
security officer presence on evenings and weekends at the VRE rail storage
yards as well as a menu of on-call security services. Upon receipt and review of
proposals, VRE staff will return to the Operations Board and recommend a
specific firm for award.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding will be provided through the Operating Budget.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
CHAIRMAN COVINGTON AND THE VRE OPERATIONS BOARD
RICH DALTON
AUGUST 17, 2012
AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
FOR SECURITY SERVICES
Resolution
8C-08-2012
Of the
Virginia Railway Express
Operations Board
WHEREAS, VRE remains committed to protecting passengers, employees,
contractors, equipment and the adjacent communities from security risks at VRE
rail yards and stations; and,
WHEREAS, in October 2008, the VRE Operations Board authorized a contract
for security services that will expire on November 30, 2013; and,
WHEREAS, a competitive procurement for a new security services contract must
be initiated.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the VRE Operations Board
authorizes the Chief Executive Officer to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for
security services. The contract term will be for a base year with four, one year
renewable options.