The Oakland City Council considered a lucrative security contract worth $45 million, evaluated between Allied Universal Security Services and Marina Security Services, which both would collaborate with a local business. Legislation for the contract was briefly discussed but withdrawn due to committee feedback and awaits further legal review. The current contractor, ABC Security Service, is continuing to be funded despite contract expiration concerns, amid political scrutiny related to corruption investigations and ties to controversial figures.
Guarding Oakland's public facilities is among the most lucrative contracts in the city, with a potential lifetime value of $45 million.
Two vendors were considered for the security contract: Allied Universal Security Services and Marina Security Services, both proposing partnerships with Diligence Security Group.
Legislation to award the security contract was briefly considered by the Oakland City Council, but the item was withdrawn due to feedback from the Rules committee.
Despite plans to move forward, current contractor ABC Security Service continues to be funded, extending its contract amid political tensions involving a corruption investigation.
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