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CONTRACT WITH WEISER SECURITY SERVICES, INC.
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SPONSOR
sponsor
Captain Brian Hall
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BACKGROUND
background
Guilford County entered into a contract with Weiser Security Services, Inc., effective February 20, 2021 for both armed and unarmed security services at various locations throughout the county. The terms of this contract stated it shall be in effect for one (1) year, with the option to extend for two (2), one (1) year renewals at the same pricing, terms and conditions upon mutual written agreement of both parties.
During the past six months Weiser has experienced heavy turnover and difficulty filling their vacant positions at current hourly rates. Under the current contract, unarmed security officers are receiving $11 per hour, armed officers are receiving $14 per hour, supervisors are receiving $12.50 per hour, and the account manager is receiving $16.50 per hour. Many of their officers who have resigned cite the low pay rate as their reason for leaving, as their pay is below current market value.
In order to retain and recruit quality security officers, we feel an increase to their hourly wage is needed during this contract renewal. To remain competitive, Weiser has requested the rates for unarmed security increase to $16 per hour, armed security to $19 per hour, supervisors to $17.50 per hour, and the account manager to $21.50 per hour.
The Security Department feels an increase to $16 per hour would help Weiser be more competitive with other contract security organizations, and would prevent the turnover they are currently experiencing. Weiser does an outstanding job for Guilford County Security, and does so at a significantly lower price point than we could otherwise absorb with County security positions.
With only one (1) armed security officer being retained in the contract renewal, as well as two (2) supervisors and one (1) account manager, the bulk of budget impact will be the $5 per hour increase for the unarmed positions. The increased compensation for Weiser employees would result in a total annual contract increase of $331,342.
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BUDGET IMPACT
budget impact
No additional funds needed for FY2021-22 due to remaining balance on current Weiser contract. Additional funding needed will be included as part of FY2022-23 budget request.
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REQUESTED ACTION
requested action
Approve a contract, in substantial form, with Weiser Security Services, Inc. in the amount of $1,226,879 effective one (1) year beginning February 20, 2022 through February 19, 2023, with one remaining optional renewal, for armed and unarmed security services at various county locations.
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