Item:
Title
Amendment to the Nighthawk Security Contract
Body
Date of BOCC Meeting: October 12, 2020
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to review and authorize the County Manager to execute service contract amendment #8 with Nighthawk Security and Consulting, LLC. in the amount of $222,139.05. The revised contract for Durham County Security Services for FY 2020-2021 will increase to a total amount of $2,270,606.32.
Service contract amendment #8 will ensure funding for the adjustments made to security post in the contract due to the effects of COVID19 for the 2020-2021 fiscal year. The $222,139.05 contract amendment is funded by the Center for Tech and Civic Life COVID-19 Grant which includes funding to support security for the upcoming elections.
In review of the MWBE compliance for RFP 17-026 Durham County Security Services, Nighthawk Security and Consulting is a MWBE certified Black-American Firm and will be utilizing 100% MWBE participation with this contract.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This action item aligns with Goal 3- Safe and Secure Community.
Resource Persons: Motiryo Keambiroiro, Director of General Services and Edwin Miller, Security Manager
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board authorize the County Manager to execute service contract amendment #8 with Nighthawk Security and Consulting, LLC in the amount of $222,139.05 for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,270,606.32 for security services. In addition, the Board is requested to authorize the County Manger to execute future contract amendments if within the Security Manger’s operational budget or when special funding such as grants are available to fulfill security needs.
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________