To: Board of Supervisors
From: Alison McKee, County Librarian
Report Title: Contract with Strategic Threat Management, Inc.
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Librarian, or designee, to execute a contract with Strategic Threat Management, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $1,080,000 to provide security services, for the period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% Library Fund - No impact to the General Fund.
BACKGROUND:
The Contra Costa County Library is requesting approval for a contract with Strategic Threat Management, Inc., to provide security services at the Antioch Library, the Prewett Library and Library Administration.
Strategic Threat Management, Inc., will provide onsite security at the Antioch Library, and on-call as needed security services at the Prewett Library and Library Administration
The security services provided will promote the safety of library patrons and employees at library locations and safeguard equipment and property. The contractor will conduct visual checks of areas in and around Library locations and monitor and respond to staff requests.
These services will assist in creating a safe and welcoming environment for library patrons and a safe environment for library staff.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If not approved, County building sites, property and staff will not have security and safety mechanisms in place.