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Agmt PR00007629 with Unparalleled Security L.L.C., to provide security staffing at Hennepin County facilities, 07/29/25-07/28/27, NTE $7,781,576
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BE IT RESOLVED, that Agreement PR00007629 with Unparalleled Security L.L.C., to provide security staffing at Hennepin County facilities during the period of July 29, 2025 through July 28, 2027 in an amount not to exceed $7,781,576 be approved; that the chair of the board be authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the county; and that the controller be authorized to disburse funds as directed.
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Background:
Hennepin County has utilized contract security staffing to supplement in-house security services for over 40 years. Contract security officers provide flexibility to the internal security team by staffing a variety of posts ranging from weapon screening to building security.
On April 10th, 2025 Facility Services released a Request for Proposals for security officer services. Seven proposals were received. An evaluation group reviewed the proposals and held interviews with the top three proposers. Evaluation criteria included service plan and schedule for performing services, experience and qualifications, recruitment, and hiring and retention practices. Both cost and non-cost criteria including personnel management and practices, reference information, and training were considered. Unparalleled Security L.L.C. (Unparalleled) is recommended as the entity that will provide the best service to the county.
Unparalleled, a small local company, brings a strong local presence and proven track record in delivering professional, responsive and reliable security services. Unparalleled Security has a commitment to high training standards, adaptability, and community-focused approaches. Unparalleled brings a deep understanding of local environments and the ability to align with county values.
Like Hennepin County security officers, contract security officers are required to complete a high level of training to ensure the best possible service to staff and residents. Training includes, but is not limited to, Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), trauma-informed response, de-escalation techniques, human trafficking and domestic violence (Safe Spaces) training.
Current request: This request seeks approval of Agreement PR00007629 with Unparalleled Security L.L.C. to provide security staffing at Hennepin County facilities during the period of July 29, 2025 through July 28, 2027 in the amount not to exceed $7,781,576. The total includes a 10% contingency.
Impact and outcomes: This contract will provide up to 84,000 annual hours of contracted security support to supplement the Hennepin County Security Division. Leveraging contracted services provides flexibility of operations and services, enabling Hennepin County to adapt quickly to unforeseen circumstances.
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval