DATE: November 16, 2021
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Oscar J. Garcia, CPA, Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector
SUBJECT: Agreement with Brink's U.S. to Provide Armored Transport Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute an agreement with Brink's U.S., a Division of Brink's, Incorporated (Brink's) to provide armored transport services, effective November 16, 2021 through November 15, 2026 which includes a three-year base contract and two optional one-year extensions, total not to exceed $591,000.
REPORT
Approval of the recommended action would authorize Brink's U.S., a Division of Brink's, Incorporated (Brink's) to provide armored transport deliveries of funds and securities between County departments and the bank. Due to a limited marketplace, the proposed agreement has terms that differ from the County's usual requirements in relation to the contractor's insurance requirements and maximum liability, the contractor's ability to raise rates, the renewals of the agreement, as described below. This item is countywide.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
If the recommended action is not approved, alternative methods would need to be analyzed in order to ensure the safety of County Employees and limit the risk of loss and theft associated with transporting funds and securities from departments to the bank.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funds to pay Brink's for services provided in Fiscal Year 2021-22 have been budgeted in General Fund Org 0410, Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector. Each department participating in this agreement budgets its share of expenditures in their individual budget units to offset the cost for these services and reimburse Org 0410. Sufficient appropriations will continue to be budgeted in the same manner in future fiscal years.
DISCUSSION:
The County has contracted for armored transport services since 1969. Request for Quotation (RFQ) No. 21-055 was issued by Purchasing on May 18, 2021 and Brink...
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