To: Board of Supervisors
From: David O. Livingston, Sheriff-Coroner
Report Title: Brinks, Inc.
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute a contract with Brinks, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $50,000 to provide cash-in-transit services for the Office of the Sheriff detention facilities, for the period February 1, 2026 through January 31, 2027.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this request will result in up to $50,000 in contractual service expenditures over a 1-year period and will be funded 100% by the General Fund.
BACKGROUND:
The Office of the Sheriff detention facilities, including West County Detention Facility, Martinez Detention Facility and Marsh Creek Detention Facility, have been utilizing Brinks, Inc. for armored transit services to secure the transportation of cash and checks collected by the detention facilities. Brinks, Inc. has a long history of demonstrating compliance with all safety, security, and service requirements of the Office of the Sheriff.
The Brinks Connect Transportation Contract includes a limitation of liability provision.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the Board does not approve, the Office of the Sheriff will have internal staff hand-deliver the cash and checks. This service is critical for maintaining financial accountability, operational efficiency, and personnel safety.