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File #: 26-0381   
Type: County Manager Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 3/4/2026 In control: Board of County Commissioners
On agenda: 3/17/2026 Final action: 3/17/2026
Title: Approve agreement with Driven Security LLC, to replace the current security systems, at the South County and the Central County Jail Facilities ($7,300,000.00 one-time expense).
Attachments: 1. RFP 25-191, Agreement for Security System Services- signed by legal & vendor

SUBJECT

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Approve agreement with Driven Security LLC, to replace the current security systems, at the South County and the Central County Jail Facilities ($7,300,000.00 one-time expense).

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DESCRIPTION

On September 19, 2025, the Board approved the recommendation of the selection committee and authorized staff to negotiate an agreement with Driven Security LLC for Request for Proposal (RFP) 25-191 (South & Central County Jail Security Upgrades). The vendor will remove the current security systems and provide and install new security systems at the Polk County South County and the Central County Jail Facilities. 

The cost breakdown is $3,000,000.00 for the Central County Jail and $4,300,000.00 for the South County Jail which includes contingency. The project includes all new cameras, monitors, door controls, intercoms and all associated hardware, cabling and programing at each jail. There will be a total of 324 new cameras at the Central County Jail and 400 new cameras at the South County Jail.

The agreement may be used for future security system needs at County facilities as they arise.  Any future purchases will be made through an amendment to this agreement.  The term of the agreement is for five years.

 

RECOMMENDATION

Request Board approve agreement with Driven Security LLC to replace the current security systems, at the South County and the Central County Jail Facilities in the amount of $7,300,000.00 (one-time expense).

 

FISCAL IMPACT

Funding is available in the General Capital Improvement Fund.

 

CONTACT INFORMATION

Tabatha Shirah

Procurement Analyst

(863) 534-5935

tabathashirah@polk-county.net