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OPERATIONS, SAFETY, AND CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE COMMITTEE
OCTOBER 16, 2025
Subject
SUBJECT: ACCESS CONTROL INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR SERVICES
Action
ACTION: AWARD CONTRACT
Heading
RECOMMENDATION
Title
AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to award a firm fixed unit rate Contract No. OP496680008370 to MCM Integrated Systems, Inc. (MCM) to provide comprehensive access control installation, maintenance, and repair services to mitigate intrusion and enhance security throughout Metro facilities for a Not-To-Exceed (NTE) amount of $7,140,685 for the five-year base period and $1,877,358 for the two-year option, for a combined NTE amount of $9,018,043, effective January 1, 2026, subject to the resolution of any properly submitted protest(s), if any.
Issue
ISSUE
The existing access control installation, maintenance, and repair services contract expires December 31, 2025. To avoid a lapse in services and continue providing safe, quality, regularly scheduled, and as-needed access control maintenance services systemwide, including the Metro Gateway Headquarters Building, a contract award is required effective January 1, 2026.
Background
BACKGROUND
Metro's security infrastructure is supported by the Intrusion Detection and Access Control System (IDACS), a centralized platform designed to manage access and detect intrusions throughout Metro facilities. The system utilizes multiple components, including identification badges, badge readers, motion sensors, security cameras, and dedicated computer hardware and software to monitor and control access.
Originally installed at USG in 1995, the system serves as the first line of defense against unauthorized access to the building, its individual floors, and provides access control for employees who work within the building. Since its initial deployment, IDACS has been expanded to all Metro operating divisions, customer service centers, and facilities, now supporting over 30,000 users agency-...
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