Allied Universal Security Contract

At a glance

• What: Council approved increases to the citywide security services contract with Universal Protection Services, LP dba Allied Universal Services (Bid File 9686).
• Where it stands: Approved 7 to 0 on October 8, 2026 after being moved to contested consent.
• Next: None.

Amounts approved

• Annual increase not to exceed $241,000 to add security at Police Department Headquarters and Granite Park Sports Complex, plus not to exceed $300,000 for future unforeseen needs, for a revised annual total not to exceed $6,136,000 for the rest of the term plus annual CPI adjustments.
• One-time increase not to exceed $81,000 for temporary security at the Clarion Pointe shelter.
• One-time increase not to exceed $500,000 for emergency security at properties and facilities acquired for the Blackstone and McKinley Grade Separation project.
• One-time increase not to exceed $180,000 for emergency security at the Fresno Sanitary Landfill.

Vote

Councilmember Arias moved the item to contested consent but had his questions answered beforehand. Motion by Councilmember Arias, seconded by Councilmember Karbassi. Aye 7 (all). No council discussion.

Sources

• City Council regular meeting minutes, October 8, 2026: https://legistar2.granicus.com/fresno/meetings/2026/10/4355_M_City_Council_26-10-08_Meeting_Minutes.pdf

Log

2026-10-08 - City Council

Approved 7 to 0 (motion Arias, second Karbassi).