ProCop Security contract compliance
Summary
The council canceled a nearly $10 million armed security guards contract because the contractor never delivered the required performance bond.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
Frees up to $9.8 million in budgeted funds for re-award.
Taxpayers, by avoiding a contract with a non-performing vendor.
The vendor, Unique Security & Consulting Services, LLC.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Municipal Council — June 16, 2026
SEIU 32BJ told the council the company guarding city sites pays guards $25/hour without benefits despite the prevailing wage law, and never filed the required local-hire progress reports. The council referred it to the law department.
Municipal Council — April 15, 2026
The council canceled a nearly $10 million armed security guards contract because the contractor never delivered the required performance bond.
Municipal Council — April 14, 2026
The city rescinded its security contract because the vendor failed to provide a required bond and wage certifications. The current provider's emergency contract was extended six months while a new RFP is prepared.
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