HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 33-R-26, Approval of a Contract for Security Services at Various City of Evanston Facilities (RFP 25-28) with Benford Protection Group (1) (1)03/23/2026
33-R-26
A RESOLUTION
Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Benford
Protection Group for Security Services at Various City of Evanston
Facilities (RFP 25-28)
WHEREAS, the City of Evanston utilizes security guard services for various
City owned properties and events where liquor is serviced on city owned properties; and
WHEREAS, the Evanston City Council believes entering into an Agreement with
Benford Protection Group is in the best interests of the citizens of Evanston,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1: That the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to sign,
and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to attest on behalf of the City of
Evanston, an Agreement between the City and Benford Protection Group.
SECTION 2: That the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to
negotiate any terms of an Agreement as may be determined to be in the best interests
of the City.
SECTION 3:That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after
its passage, approval, and publication in the manner provided by law.
_______________________________
Daniel Biss, Mayor
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Attest:
______________________________
Stephanie Mendoza, City Clerk
Adopted: __________________, 20__
Approved as to form:
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Alexandra B. Ruggie, Corporation Counsel
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ceo@benfordprotectiongroup.com
www.benfordprotectiongroup.com
Submitted By: Benford Protection Group
7545 South Western Chicago, IL 60620
773‐902‐7500
www.benfordprotectiongroup.com
Attn: Andre Benford
abenford@benfordprotectiongroup.com
Bid Package: City of Evanston (COE)
RFP No. :25‐28
Security Services at Various City of Evanston
Facilities
One Company.One Solution.
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Proposal Content Guide
A. Cover Letter/Executive Summary
B. Qualifications and Experience of Firm
C. Key Personnel
D. Project Approach
E. Fees
F. Contract
G. M/W/D EBE Goals
H. Additional Submission Requirements (Exhibits A-J)
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A. Cover Letter and Executive Summary
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August 25, 2025
City of Evanston Facilities
Lorraine H. Morton City Hall Rm. 332A
909 Davis Street
Evanston, Illinois 60201
Attn: Linda Thomas, Purchasing Specialist
Subject: Security Services at Various City of Evanston Facilities Request for Proposal (RFP) No.
25-28
Dear Members of the Evaluation Team,
Benford Protection Group (BPG) is honored to submit our proposal for providing security services for
the City of Evanston, Illinois. As a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Disadvantaged Business
Veteranand (DBE), Enterprise -to committed deeplyare we (VOBE), Enterprise BusinessOwned
diversity, inclusion, and community engagement where our values align seamlessly with the mission
and vision of the City of Evanston, Illinois.
At BPG, we understand the significance of the various City of Evanston (COE) facilities and its
valuable community impact serving over 78,000 people in over 30,000 households throughout the
various neighborhood communities in Evanston. Our security services will be tailored to support and
uphold core the the Cof and securitysafety goals OE ensuring that all, residents, visitors, and
management staff remain safe and protected.
With over 150 years of combined experience in law enforcement, military, and corporate security,
BPG has the expertise to develop and implement a customized security plan that reflects the needs
and to area afosterto isgoalOuroperations. COEthewithin challengesexisting address of
welcoming yet secure atmosphere, where residents, visitors and management staff experience
professionalism with a customer service approach to instill a safe and peaceful environment for the
community.
In addition to our extensive experience, BPG takes pride in leveraging state-of-the-art security
technology, rigorous personnel training, and proactive threat assessments to ensure optimal safety.
Our approach integrates advanced surveillance systems, access control measures, and emergency
response planning to address any potential security challenges while maintaining an open and
inviting environment for visitors.
Furthermore, as rooted in community a firm engagement, we are committed to hiring and training
local talent, creating job opportunities, and contributing to the economic growth of the surrounding
neighborhoods.
According to the RFP document for Security Services at Various COE facilities, its set objectives and
scope of work, BPG has reviewed, understands and fully comply with the requirements and tasks set
forth herein needed to achieve the outcome and expectations, service deliverables, and functions of
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the RFP including, but not limited to, the terms and conditions of the proposal and the insurance
requirements in its entirety. We agree to hold our offer for one hundred-eighty (180) days from the
date of this letter. BPG acknowledges that the proposal’s due date is 26 August 2025. On 28 July
2025, Addendum #1 was issued and on 19 August 2025,Addendum #2 was issued. There are no
potential conflicts of interest in response to this RFP.
If you require additional information or have any questions, please feel free to contact me directly at
(773) 984-1187 or via email at abenford@benfordprotectiongroup.com.
Sincerely,
Andre Benford
Andre Benford
CEO
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B. Qualifications and Experience of the Firm
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Company History
Founded in 2015, Benford Protection Group (BPG) is a privately owned, registered,licensed,
and insured security agency with a corporate office in Chicago, Illinois. BPG is a Certified SBA
8(a), Small Disadvantaged(MBE), Enterprise Business Business (SBE), Enterprise Minority
Business Enterprise (DBE) & Veteran Owned Business Enterprise (VOBE). Our Executive and
Management team has over 150 years’ combined experience in law enforcement, military, and
corporate and securitymanage client design, implement abilityOur matters. security to
programs remain our primary focus because…you matter!
Vision
We believe in protection through anticipation. In general, we envision protecting assets (human
& physical) while formulating efficient prevention strategies based on the environment & specific
client emphasismajorplacesphilosophyoperationalourProtection BenfordAtneeds.Group,
on Safety, Security, Trust, Respect, Innovation, Quality Customer Service and Teamwork.
Services & Capabilities
BPG has extensive experience providing security services across diverse business sectors and
communities, including high-profile cultural institutions, including Special Service Areas (SSAs),
retail libraries,patientand healthcare districts,and publicproperties,commercial school
andcomplexes,industrialcenters,living seniorcommunities,residentialfacilities,wellness
large-scale development project sites. Our proven track record in securing multiple community
centers, municipal facilities and campuses makes us uniquely qualified to support the Lorraine
H. Morton City Hall, Robert Crown Community Center and various City of Evanston Facilities.
BPG employs currently approximately 325 full- 25 parttime and -time security officers,
backed by a dedicated back-office support team of 20 professionals who ensure seamless
operations and client satisfaction. As a preferred vendor, we hold the necessary credentials to
provide security highevents,carpetred sporting politicalevents,for gatherings,-profile
conventions, and large-scale public venues,ensuring safety in dynamic and high-traffic
environments.
BPG services include:
• Illinois Department of Financial &Professional Regulations (IDFPR) Certified Armed and
Unarmed Security Services
• Certified Active & Retired Peace Officers
• Community Mobile Patrol Units
• Public School District Campus Patrol Solutions
• Construction Site Patrol Solutions
• Adult/Medical Cannabis Dispensary Security Solutions
• Digital Real-Time Field Reporting and Tour Management System
• Physical Security Assessments
• Risk, Vulnerability Assessments
• CCTV Design & Specification (Installation capability)
• Security Consultancy & Risk Advisory Services
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Differentiation
• 24-hour Quality Control Operations Desk and Support Management Team
• BPG’s Integrated Technology Stack
o ADP - Cloud-based integrated HR payroll and human capital
management software.
o Track-Tik - Cloud-Based Scheduling & time/attendance application.
o Track-Tik - Real-time Tour Management System w/geo-fencing, daily shift and
incident report activity w/media and customer dashboard login access.
o Tesunho - Secure GPS LTE 2-way radio communications network.
o Samsara - Vehicle Fleet GPS monitoring & tracking system with AI video driver
distraction detection capability.
• Employee Preventive Healthcare (Includes Dental & Vision)
• Employee Life Insurance & 401K Plans
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Relevant Contracts
Below are examples of projects of similar scope. Eight of the ten clients are municipal
organizations identified as (Municipal Clients):
1. Broader Urban Involvement and Leadership Development (BUILD Chicago)
o Location: 5100 W. Harrison St., Chicago, IL.
o Year: 2023 - Present
o Scope (110hrs./wk.): BPG provides comprehensive unarmed security services for
the BUILD Chicago Community Youth Center in its 62,000 sq./ft. facility. Monitoring
access control activities at the entrance and conducting patron screening with a
conducting by presence physicalcustomer Establishes approach. service a
random internal and external foot patrols throughout the facility. BPG officers assist
with matters requiring de-escalation intervention and/or emergency response. BPG
officers formulate reports daily outlining Officers’ observations activities.and
Immediately reporting all emergency situations to the local authorities and notifying
client management.
2. Center On Halsted LGBTQ+ Community & Culture Center
o Location: 3656 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL.
o Year: 2021 – Present
o Scope (56hrs./wk.): Our unarmed security team assists the associate reception
desk with access control activities sign in and to ensure patrons lobbythe main
remains clear of idle loitering. We conduct random internal foot patrols throughout
the facility to ensure patrons, staff and guests remain safe and secure.
3. South Holland Library (Municipal Client)
o Location: 16250 Wausau Ave., South Holland, IL.
o Year: 2019 – Present
o Scope (40hrs./wk.): BPG provides unarmed security services to monitor access
control activities at the entrance with a customer service approach.Established a
and external foot internal patrols by presencephysical conducting random
throughout the facility and parking areas. BPG officers assist with matters requiring
de-escalation intervention and/or emergency response.BPG officers formulate
reporting Immediately activities. and outlining Officers’ reportsdaily observations
all emergency situations to the local authorities and notifying client management.
4. Calumet School District 132 (Calumet Middle School; Burr Oak Academy and
Burr Oak School) (Municipal Client)
o Location: 1440 W. Vermont St., South Holland, IL.
o Year: 2021 – Present
o Scope (215hrs./wk.): BPG provides unarmed security services to monitor access
control activities at the three (3) campus entrances a customerwith service
approach. Conducting student bag screening and ID card verification. Supervise
student activity in hallways,classrooms,washrooms,locker rooms,staff/student
parking lots and at assigned doors, athletic/physical education fields/areas, and all
school requiring with matters officers assist and grounds. related buildings BPG
de-escalation intervention and/or emergency response. BPG officers formulate
reportingdaily reports outlining Officers’ observations and activities. Immediately
all emergency situations to the local authorities and notifying client management.
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5. Posen Robbins School District 143.5 (Turner Elementary School) (Municipal Client)
o Location: 3847 W. 135th St., Crestwood, IL.
o Year: 2023 – Present
o Scope (40hrs./wk.): BPG provides unarmed security services to assist with
student arrival/departure and traffic control in the morning and after school.
Conduct external mobile and foot patrol around the campus perimeter buildings,
grounds and parking areas. BPG officers assist with matters requiring de-
escalation intervention and/or emergency response. BPG officers formulate daily
reports outlining Officers’ observations and activities. Immediately reporting all
emergency situations to the local authorities and notifying client management.
6. South Shore Chamber of Commerce / Special Service Area (SSA#42)
(Municipal Client)
o Location: 1750 E. 71st St., Chicago, IL.
o Year: 2023 – Present
o Scope (108hrs./wk.): BPG provides armed mobile patrol activities throughout the
South Shore Community and mobile footroving corridor. Business Conducts
patrols throughout the commercial corridor to ensure business owners feel our
presence to enable patrons and employees to enjoy a safe and secure shopping
and working environment.Security Officers engage community members with a
reports observations,outlining dailycustomerwhiledemeanorserviceformulating
incidents and patrol tours on a random basis. All emergency situations are reported
to local authorities and client management.
7. Southeast Chicago Chamber of Commerce / Special Service Area (SSA#50)
(Municipal Client)
o Location: 8334 S. Stony Island Ave., Chicago, IL.
o Year: 9/2024 – Present
o Scope (90hrs./wk.): activities throughoutmobile patrol the provides armed BPG
Southeast Chicago Community Business corridor. Conducts roving foot and mobile
patrols throughout the commercial corridor to business owners feel ourensure
presence to enable patrons and employees to enjoy a safe and secure shopping
and working environment.Security Officers engage community members with a
observations,daily outlining reportswhiledemeanorservicecustomerformulating
incidents and patrol tours on a random basis. All emergency situations are reported
to local authorities and client management.
8. Cook County Medical Examiner Office (Municipal Client)
o Location: 2121 W. Harrison St., Chicago, IL.
o Year: 11/2023 – Present
o Scope (178.5hrs./wk.): BPG provides armed security services to monitor the main
entrance and conduct escorts for patrons with scheduled appointments.Officers
conduct random foot patrols throughout the facility and external parking lots to
ensure all areas are secure.Monitoring and investigating all internal alarms such
as fire and reporting all emergency situations to local authorities and client
management.
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9. Cook County Adult Probation Department (Municipal Client)
o Location: 849 W. 69th St. 2R, Chicago, IL.
o Year: 11/2023 – Present o Scope (90hrs./wk.): BPG provides armed security services to monitor the main
entrance and screen all patrons with walkthrough metal detectors. Officers conduct
random all ensure lots parking external tofacility the throughout patrolsfoot and
areas are secure. Monitoring and investigating all internal alarms such as fire and
reporting all emergency situations to local authorities and client management.
10. Cook County Forest Preserves (Municipal Client)
o Location: Roosevelt Rd. 1st Ave. Forest Park, IL.
o Year: 07/2025 – Present o Scope (Various hrs./wk.): BPG provides unarmed security services for special
events at various parks and groves throughout the Cook County Forest
Preserves. Tasks range from monitoring vehicle traffic intake into the event
locations to conducting foot patrols in the parking lots to ensure patrons remain
orderly saf,secure.e and Monitoring and investigating all incidents such as
property damage, assault or medical assistance calls and reporting all emergency
situations to local authorities and client management.
Client References
1. COMPANY NAME / ADDRESS BUILD
5100 W. Harrison St., Chicago, IL.
CONTACT NAME / NUMBER Ms. Jamey Makowski / 773-443-0334
EMAIL ADDRESS jameymakowski@buildchicago.org
CONTRACT START/END DATE Oct 2023/ Present
CONTRACT WORK PERFORMED Armed Security Services
TOTAL WEEKLY MANHOURS 110 hours/week
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2. COMPANY NAME / ADDRESS Center on Halsted
3656 N. Halsted
Chicago, IL. 60605
CONTACT NAME / NUMBER Mr. Jim Klein / 773 472-6469
EMAIL ADDRESS jklein@centeronhalsted.org
CONTRACT START/END DATE July 2021 / Present
CONTRACT WORK PERFORMED Unarmed Security Services
TOTAL WEEKLY MANHOURS 56 hours/week
3. COMPANY NAME / ADDRESS South Holland Library
16250 Wausau Ave
South Holland, IL. 60608
CONTACT NAME / NUMBER Mr. Christyn Rayford / 708 527-3104
EMAIL ADDRESS christyn@southhollandlibrary.org
CONTRACT START/END DATE October 2019 / Present
CONTRACT WORK PERFORMED Unarmed Patrol Services
TOTAL WEEKLY MANHOURS 40 hours/week
4. COMPANY NAME / ADDRESS Calumet School District 132
1440 W. Vermont Street
Calumet Park, IL. 60643
CONTACT NAME / NUMBER Mr. Dale Rowlett / 773 793-5292
EMAIL ADDRESS drowlett@sd132.org
CONTRACT START/END DATE August 2021 / Present
CONTRACT WORK PERFORMED Unarmed Security Patrol Services
TOTAL WEEKLY MANHOURS 215 hours/week
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5. COMPANY NAME / ADDRESS Posen Robbins School District 143.5
14011 S. Harrison Ave.
Posen, IL. 60643
CONTACT NAME / NUMBER Dr. Monica Spence / 708 388-7200
EMAIL ADDRESS mspence@prsd1435.org
CONTRACT START/END DATE May 2023 / Present
CONTRACT WORK PERFORMED Unarmed Security Patrol Services
TOTAL WEEKLY MANHOURS 80 hours/week
6. COMPANY NAME / ADDRESS
South Shore Chamber of Commerce
SSA #42
1750 E. 71st Street
Chicago, IL. 60649
CONTACT NAME / NUMBER Ms. LaShawn Brown / 312 388-1004
EMAIL ADDRESS lashawn@southshorechamberinc.org
CONTRACT START/END DATE November 2023 / Present
CONTRACT WORK PERFORMED Armed Mobile Patrol Services
TOTAL WEEKLY MANHOURS 108 hours/week
7. COMPANY NAME / ADDRESS Southeast Chicago Chamber of Commerce
SSA #50
8334 S. Stony Island
Chicago, IL. 60643
CONTACT NAME / NUMBER Ms. Frankye Payne / 773 419-0140
EMAIL ADDRESS frankye@southeastchgochamber.org
CONTRACT START/END DATE September 2024 / Present
CONTRACT WORK PERFORMED Armed Mobile Patrol Services
TOTAL WEEKLY MANHOURS 90 hours/week
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8. COMPANY NAME / ADDRESS Cook County Medical Examiner Office
2121 W. Harrison Street
Chicago, IL. 60612
CONTACT NAME / NUMBER Mr. D’Angelo Tolbert / 312 997-4484
EMAIL ADDRESS Dangelo.tolbert@cookcountyil.gov
CONTRACT START/END DATE November 2023 / Present
CONTRACT WORK PERFORMED Armed Mobile Patrol Services
TOTAL WEEKLY MANHOURS 178.5 hours/week
9. COMPANY NAME / ADDRESS Cook County Adult Probation Department
849 W. 69th St. 2R
Chicago, IL. 60621
CONTACT NAME / NUMBER Mr. Jorge Robles / 773 636-2364
EMAIL ADDRESS Jorge.robles@cookcountyil.gov
CONTRACT START/END DATE November 2023 / Present
CONTRACT WORK PERFORMED Armed Security Services
TOTAL WEEKLY MANHOURS 90 hours/week
10. COMPANY NAME / ADDRESS Cook County Forest Preserves
Roosevelt Rd. 1st Ave
Forest Park, IL. 60621
CONTACT NAME / NUMBER Mr. Dave Panitch / 224 306-4570
EMAIL ADDRESS david.panotch@cookcountyil.gov
CONTRACT START/END DATE November 2023 / Present
CONTRACT WORK PERFORMED Armed Security Services
TOTAL WEEKLY MANHOURS 90 hours/week
Company Operating License
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C. Key Personnel & Organization Structure
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A. Key Personnel and Organization Structure
1. The three key personnel that will be accountable for the City of Evanston
project will be:
i. Angela Benford – Senior Account Manager (Primary 100%)
ii. Curtis Ford – Executive Director of Operations (Secondary 75%)
iii. Kenny McKinney – Executive Director of Business (Tertiary 65%)
2. See attached resumes
3. Project Support Strategy
4. Project Operations Structure
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1. EXECUTIVE PERSONNEL RESPONSIBLE FOR MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISION
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BPG COMPANY ORGANIZATION CHART
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RESUMES
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Angela Benford’s References:
1. Steven Smith, Compliance Officer / 312 997-3002; steven.smith@cookcountyil.gov
2. Dale Rowlett, Safety Mgr. / 708 388-8010; drowlett@sd132.org
3. Kimbra Worley, District Mgr. / 773 967-9198; kimbra.worley@tcbinc.org
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Curtis Fords References:
1. Melva Stephenson, Property Mgr. / 312 505-0898; mstephenson@thehacc.org
2. Sandy Anderson, Property Mgr. / 773 419-1334; sandy.anderson@tcbinc.org
3. Antionette Elliot, Property Mgr. / 773 403-7667; Antoinette.elliot@tcbinc.org
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Kenny McKinney’s References:
1. Dennis Talison, V.P. Operations / 773-921-1315; dtalison@allconstructiongroup.com
2. Felicia Johnson, General Mgr. / 312 885-4416; fejohnson@winnco.com
3. Dorian Johnson, Director / 773 415-8323; dorian@farsouthcdc.org
-- END of RESUMES --
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PROJECT SUPPORT
A. STAFF SUPERVISION -
Security Operations is the uniformed security service department of BPG. The Security
Operations Department provides security services with a detailed focus on project
safety, security, respect, quality service execution and teamwork at the service location.
Guard of Security Management, Operations department consistsThe Security
Operations and Guard Support. Within the Security Operations department, specialized
sections address the needs of Contract compliance, Customer Service care, Security
Training, Investigations, Threat and Risk Assessments.
The mission objectives are:
1. Conducting all tasks with Customer Service Standards.
2. Detecting unsafe working conditions.
3. Reduction of loss of client assets.
4. Monitoring &recording access control activities into and out of the
area of operations (office building/warehouses; industrial facility;
commercial/residential properties and mobile patrol units).
5. Respond to security incidents such as Emergencies (Fire, terrorism,
that may unsafe working conditions other disasters, etc.)natural or
result in property loss, property damage and/or danger to human life.
6. Deter crime or unsafe working conditions (Health Safety &
Environment (HSE) Support Role).
7. To report crime, unsafe conditions and/or security situations that may
or could result in a change to a secure environment.
8. Monitor and manage customer care initiatives.
The Security Operations consists of employees with primary functions and secondary
example, Securityskills. Primary functions are for Officer, Lead Officer and Security
Supervisor. Secondary skills are Investigator, Certified Security Trainers, Field Training
Officers, Compliance Officer and Administrations Officer.
B. SECURITY MANAGEMENT
Operations, element Accountof the DirectorManagement ofconsistsSecurityThe the
Managers, the Field Supervisor In Charge (FSIC), and the Operations Support team.
a. Director of Security Operations
i. The Director of Operations is responsible for the management of the
Security strategic Guard Operation, setting its mission objectives, its
and tactical goals in conjunction with and by directives of the City of
Evanston (COE) and its appointed Compliance team.
ii. The Director of Operations is responsible for the implementation of
policies and procedures. The Director of Operations develops plans,
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and designs procedures and directives within his scope of
responsibilities outlined in the bid document.
iii. The Director of Operations is responsible for achieving the objectives
set by COE management in conjunction with the contractual
obligations mutually agreed between both parties.
iv. The Director of Operations is responsible for conducting Risk
againstpresent actual threat(s)perceived of assessments and/or
COE and provide timely and effective solutions for COE management
to mitigate effectively.
v. The Director of Operations is responsible for the compliance of set
directives by COE at all times, supervising the performance of the
security personnel deployed to all posts and their performance while
on duty.
b. Account Managers
i. The Account Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of all
accounts assigned to their area of operations.
ii. Responsible ensuringfor compliance operating in full isBPG
according to the terms and conditions of the COE service agreement.
iii. Conducts supervisory functions and guides Field Supervision Team to
maintain efficiency and professionalism.
iv. Conducts with the regular scheduled meetings COE management
team to discuss BPG’s service execution performance.
c. Field Operations Supervisors (Captain or Lieutenant)
i. The Field Operations Supervisor is responsible for the security
operations of all assigned security personnel deployed in the Area of
Operations of COE.
ii. The Field Operations Supervisor is responsible for the attendance,
deployment, and day-to-day operations of the BPG Security Guard
Operations for COE.
iii. The Field Operations Supervisor is responsible for accountability and
accuracy provided to the of data recorded, documented, and COE
end-users.
iv. The Field Operations Supervisor is responsible for achieving the
objectives set out by COE.
v. The Field Operations Supervisor is supported in his/her tasks by the
Operations Support Team.
d. Operations Support Team
Team 24/7 Scheduler, a of Support CustomerOperationsThe consists Service
Care Line, Operations Administration, and Training Compliance. The Operations
Support Team provides daily support services to the security officers deployed to
all locations serviced by BPG.
i. The Scheduler – This function ensures the timely and accurate
distribution of Officers schedules according to COE deployment
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requirements. BPG uses a digital time-attendance system (Track-Tik
Schedule) to issue and track Security Officers deployment schedules
and time-attendance activity.
ii. Customer Care Line – This function provides a 24hr call-center
operator for clients and Security Officers.
iii. Tour Management System Track-Tik- Operations Administration –
This function provides BPG and COE management with the ability to
receive Real-Patroland delaywithout Reporting Issue/Incident Time
activity from the field via email. COE management will have access to
a client portal and view activity Real-Time. COE will receive Daily
Activity Reports and/or Incident Summary Reports to designated COE
management members by 8:00 am each morning.
iv. Training Compliance – This function ensures that all Security Officers
receive the State of Illinois required Basic Skills refresher training (225
ILCS 447/25-20). BPG requires an additional Customer Service
training series that features verbal de-escalation techniques, Report
Writing, basic Defensive Tactics Training and an Advanced Security
Training track designed for Lead Officers and Field Supervisors.
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BPG OPERATIONS SUPPORT ORGANIZATION CHART FOR THE COE PROJECT
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D. Project Approach Work Plan:
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1. INTRODUCTION Page
Project Approach 3
2. WORK PLAN CONCEPT 4
a. Work Plan Execution 4
Figure 1. Project Management process 4
Figure 2. Start Up & Transition 5
Figure 3. Transition Plan 5
Figure 4. Selection/Training & Contract Operation 6
Figure 5. Employee Selection 7
b. Training 8
Training Programs 8
c. Project Activity Operations 9Process
Figure 6. Project Activities Operations process 9
3. COMMAND AND CONTROL &
GUARD FORCE MANAGEMENT 10
a. Workflow of the Operations Department 11
Figure 7. Operations Workflow 12
Figure 8. Work Plan – Ramp Down 13
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1. INTRODUCTION
Project Approach Benford Protection Group (BPG) approached this security project of
the City of Evanston (COE) from a project management approach.
Terminology Terminology although security specific is aligned with common
security management techniques used in the industry and
incorporate traditional security functions.
Document entirety The Expectations/Scope of work document issued by COE, its set
objectives and timelines, Benford Protection Group has reviewed
and compared the tasks needed to achieve the outcomes and
expectations, service deliverables, and functions in its entirety.
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2. WORK PLAN
CONCEPT
a. Work Plan Execution
Introduction
1. Benford Protection Group’s recommended Guard Force Command structure
consists of a two-tier approach differentiating between project start up and
contract operation as outlined in Figure 1. – Project Management Process.
Figure 1. – Project Management Process
2. Figure 1. outlines the Work Plan in its entirety. The project is defined in four
main activity blocks, Start Up, Transition, Operations and Ramp Down.
Figure 2. – Start Up & Transition
During the project START UP and TRANSITION stage, Benford Protection Group creates
and completes most of the backbone operations supporting the contract. Figure 3. –
Transition Plan, timeline outlines the expected stages required for a successful handover.
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15 Day Transition Plan
Figure 3. – Transition Plan (15 day)
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Figure 4. – Work Plan – Selection/Training & Contract Operation
In the stages of the Selection and Training phase of the project, we have allocated
approximately 7 days in total to process the selection, onboarding, and training of newly
qualified employee candidates. The basic training requirements of 7 days for BASIC
refresher Security Training will be conducted and completed prior to Contract Operation.
Refresher training is continuous by ALL Security Officers every 3 months to ensure
operational consistency, efficiency, and compliance.
Figure 5. below outlines BPG’s employee selection process.During the selection phase,
our focus of effort is to ensure we interview and choose experienced, qualified candidates
that will successfully meet or exceed criteria screeningour (detailed background
check/drug screening/medical & psychological testing), conduct on boarding then have the
candidates orientationnewthe toproceed hire of background, Companyintroduction for
review Company handbook and discuss expectations of BPG security officers. After
orientation, uniforms are picked up and candidates meet the Field Supervisors for uniform
and equipment inspection. Once the officers inspection, they will uniform have passed
commence site specific training to better understand the project dynamics. Officers will be
tested using practical application,written and verbal response methods and the training,
as outlined below, is continuous.
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Figure 5. Employee Selection Process
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b. Training
We manage and train our employees. It allows us to monitor content and quality of our
training programs in real time. Training is also conducted “On-site” when practical. We find
this comprehensive includesprogramOur a and beneficialextremelymethod efficient.
Basic Skills and a refresher training curriculum. The refresher program not only covers the
core elements 447/25 (225 ILCS Illinois by mandatory State Law - employees all for20)
[Refresher is 8hrs]but also, an additional Customer Service training series that features
verbal de-escalation techniques, basic Defensive Tactics Training and an Advanced
Security Training track designed for Lead Officers and Field Supervisors.
1. Training Programs
The daily operational tasks required by security personnel deployed to the COE locations
will entail and enforcing rules of conduct in accordance with BPG COE policy and
procedures. The focus of effort will be the prevention or detection of intrusion, entry, theft,
vandalism, abuse, fire, or trespass on COE property. The protection of COE employees,
clients, and contractors from bodily harm or death. Many of these tasks are consistent with
activities at otherroutinelyofficersourperform locations; officersourhence ’ skills are
refreshed scheduledisbasis. quarterlya on Training classroomcontrolled a in
environment and from time to time on-site under the guidance of a Field Training Officer
(FTO) where permitted.
The topics covered in our Pre-Assignment Training include:
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c. Project Activity Operations Process
Benford Protection Group has developed a feasible project execution process providing
the COE with the service quality desired. We refer to this as the “Train”system. This
process is to be completed during the Start Up and Transition stage and carries
over into the contract operations stage.
Figure 6. – Project Activities to Operations Process
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3. COMMAND AND CONTROL &
GUARD FORCE MANAGEMENT
a. The Workflow (figure 7.) of the Operations Department consists of:
1) Officer at the Post enters time-in time-out data in Attendance Application (Track-
Tik).
2) Officers enters activity data into Digital Reporting Tool (Track-Tik): Daily Activity
Report (DAR); Incident Reports (IR) & Patrol Tour Activity.
3) Duty Dispatch verifies attendance (In Track-Tik).
4) Field Supervisor visits each site to monitor each Officers’ compliance to Post
Orders and records site visits in the DAR.
5) All Reports are delivered (via Track-Tik) in real time to Client management and
Benford Protection Group management.
6) Duty Dispatch (24hrs.) receives alarms or calls for assistance and coordinates with
Field Supervisor or Operations Manager who defines actions to be taken.
7) Operations directs Actions to either Investigations, Operations or Management to
be informed, approved or actions taken without further management directive.
8) In case of emergencies at Client site, BPG management & Client Management
must always be informed immediately for further actions.
9) Operations Administration Section compiles analytic data from Daily Activity
Reports (DAR), Incidents Reports (IR) and Maintenance Reports and generates a
bi-weekly and/or monthly summary report highlighting notable site incident activity.
These summary reports are reviewed in detail during our BPG Monthly Service
Execution meetings with our Client.
10) In the event of call-offs from Officers, the Duty Dispatch will fill the opening with an
Officer from the BPG Flex-Officer pool, which is a list of trained and qualified
standby Officers. The Duty Dispatch will notify the clients’ point of contact
regarding the fill-in.
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Figure 7. Security Operations Workflow.
Operations Administrations
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At the end of the contract term, Figure 8, outlines the project conclusion stage. This
includes general activities of recovering/returning assets and reviewing contractual
relationships, reallocation of employee workforce to new assignments and hand over
process to the key stake holders.
Figure 8. – Ramp Down
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E. Fees / Price/Costs Form
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Item Description
Guard
Type
Estimate
d Hrs per
Year
Cost per Hour
for 2026
Service Year
Estimated
Annual Cost
1
Daily Security at Lorraine H. Morton
City Hall Armed 2,250 36.95$ 83,137.50$
2
Night Meetings at Lorraine H. Morton
City Hall Armed 252 36.95$ 9,311.40$
3
Administrative Hearings at Lorraine
H. Morton City Hall Armed 210 36.95$ 7,759.50$
4
Primary Guard at Robert Crown
Community Center Unarmed 3,227 34.95$ 112,783.65$
5
Second Guard at Robert Crown
Community Center Unarmed 2,953 34.95$ 103,207.35$
6 Events where Liquor is Served Unarmed 300 34.95$ 10,485.00$
7 Security at Sherman Parking Garage Unarmed 8,760 38.88$ 340,588.80$
8 Security at Maple St. Parking Garage Unarmed 2,920 38.88$ 113,529.60$
9
Security at the Evanston Water
Utility (Water Plant)Armed 8,760 38.88$ 340,588.80$
Misc.
Marked Security Vehicle -
Parking Garage N/A N/A N/A
Misc.
Marked Security Vehicle - Water
Plant N/A N/A N/A
Misc.Other N/A N/A N/A
Misc.Other N/A N/A N/A
1,121,391.60$
Proposal Submitted by: ____________________________________________________________________
Cost Proposal Form - Updated July 23, 2025
City of Evanston RFP 25-28, Security Services at Various City of Evanston Facilities
Total Estimated Cost
Benford Protection Group (BPG)
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F. Contract / Exhibit J
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Exhibit J
Professional Services Agreement Acknowledgement Page
The City has attached its standard professional services agreement as an exhibit to this
RFP. Identify all exceptions to the agreement that would prevent your firm from executing it .
The City shall not consider or negotiate regarding exceptions submitted at any time
after the submission of the Proposer’s response. followingthePlease check one of
statements:
____I have read the professional services agreement and plan on executing the agreement
without any exceptions.
agreement My firm cannot execute the City’s standard professional service unless
the exceptions noted below or in the attached sample professional services agreement are
made.
***Please be aware that submitting exceptions to the contract may impact the
likelihood of your firm being selected to perform this work.
List exceptions in the area below:
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
Authorized
Signature:
Company
Name:
Typed/Printed
Name and Title:Date:
and
X
Benford Protection Group, LLC
Andre Benford- CEO 8/20/2025
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Exhibit J
Consultant Certification and Verification
I certify in accordance with the Professional Services Agreement, the agents, employees
and subcontractors of are in compliance and will comply with
City work rules and policies applicable to City employees while they are on City
property, including the City’s Workplace Harassment Policy; COVID-19 Vaccination
Policy; and Sexual Harassment Policy. I further certify that the agents,
employees and subcontractors of are in compliance with
OSHA emergency temporary standard to protect workers from coronavirus.
CONSULTANT:
By ________________________
Its: ________________________
FEIN Number: _______________
Date: _______________________
Andre Benford
47.5208946
8.20.2025
Chief Executive Officer
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Exhibit J
CITY OF EVANSTON
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
The parties referenced herein desire to enter into an agreement for professional
services for
Security Services at Various City of Evanston Facilities
(“the Project”)
RFP Number: 25-28
THIS AGREEMENT (hereinafter referred to as the “Agreement”) entered into this ___
an municipal IllinoisofCitytheEvanston,20___,________________,of betweenday
corporation with offices located at 2100 Ridge Avenue, Evanston Illinois 60201 (hereinafter
referred to as the “City”), and offices located at , with
,(hereinafter referred to as the “Consultant”).
Compensation for all basic Services (“the Services”) provided by the Consultant pursuant to
the terms of this Agreement shall not exce.
COMMENCEMENT DATEI.
Consultant shall commence the Services on ____________ or no later than
three (3)DAYS AFTER City executes and delivers this Agreement to
Consultant.
II.COMPLETION DATE
Consultant shall complete the Services by ____________. If this Agreement
provides for renewals after an initial term, no renewal shall begin until agreed to in
writing by both parties prior to the completion date of this Agreement.
PAYMENTSIII.
g (g (
, with offices located at y )y )
,
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City shall pay Consultant those fees as provided here: Payment shall be made
upon the completion of each task for a project, as set forth in Exhibit A –
Project Milestones and Deliverables. Any expenses in addition to those set
forth here must be specifically approved by the City in writing in advance.
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES IV.
Consultant shall perform the services (the “Services”) set forth here: Services are
those as defined in Exhibit A, the City’s Request for Proposal/Qualifications No. #
(Exhibit B) and Consultant’s Response to the Proposal (Exhibit C). Services may
include, if any,other documented discussions and agreements regarding scope of
work and cost (Exhibit D).
GENERAL PROVISIONSV.
A. Services. Consultant shall perform the Services in a professional and
workmanlike manner. All Services performed and documentation (regardless
of format) provided by Consultant shall be in accordance with the standards of
reasonable care and skill of the profession, free from errors or omissions,
ambiguities, coordination problems, and other defects. Consultant shall take
applicable plans aalland into account any nd/or specifications furnished by
City, or by others at City’s direction or request, to Consultant during the term of
this Agreement. All materials, buildings, structures, or equipment designed or
selected by Consultant shall be workable and fit for the intended use thereof,
and governmental requirements. will comply with all applicable Consultant
shall require its employees to observe the working hours, rules, security
regulations and holiday schedules of City while working and to perform its
not which does manner unreasonably interfere withServices in a the City’s
business and operations, or the business and operations of other tenants and
occupants the work which by this relative to affected the City may be in
Agreement. Consultant shall take all necessary precautions to assure the
safety of its employees who are engaged in the performance of the Services,
all of alland property equipment and supplies used in connection therewith,
City or other parties that may be affected in connection therewith. If requested
by City, Consultant shall promptly replace any employee or agent performing
the Services if, in the opinion of the City, the performance of the employee or
agent is unsatisfactory.
Consultant is responsible for conforming its final work product to generally
accepted professional standards for all work performed pursuant to this
in this Agreement accords any third-party Nothing beneficiaryAgreement.
rights whatsoever to any non-party to this Agreement that any non-party may
seek to enforce. Consultant acknowledges and agrees that should Consultant
or its sub-consultants provide false inform ination, or fail to be or remain
compliance with this Agreement; the this Agreement. TheCity may void
Consultant warrants and states that it has read the Contract Documents, and
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agrees to be bound thereby, including all performance guarantees as respects
Consultant’s work and all indemnity and insurance requirements.
The Consultant shall obtain prior approval from the City prior to sub-
contracting with any entity or person to perform any of the work required under
this Agreement. If sub-contracts any of the Consultant the services to be
performed under this Agreement, the sub-consultant agreement shall provide
that be agreement shall not under any such performed to be the services
sublet, sold, transferred, assigned or otherwise disposed of to another entity or
person without the City’s prior writte shall be The Consultantn consent.
responsible for the accuracy and quality of any sub-consultant’s work.
All agreements shall sub-consultant inc reference the byor verbatimlude
provisions in this Agreement binding allupon Consultant as to Services
provided by this Agreement, such that it is binding upon each and every sub-
consultant that does work or provides Services under this Agreement.
The Consultant shall cooperate fully with the City, other City contractors, other
municipalities and utility publicgovernment officials, andcompanies,local
others, as may be directed by the City. This shall include attendance at
the discussions and City. Thisby requested meetings,hearings as
cooperation shall extend to any investigation, hearings or meetings convened
or instituted relative to thisand/or its departments, OSHAthe City, anyby of
Project, as necessary. Consultant shall cooperate with the City in scheduling
and performing its Work to avoid conflict, delay in or interference with the work
of others, if any, at the Project.
Except as otherwise provided herein, the nature and scope of Services
only be in this specified Agreement may by a writing approved bymodified
both parties. This Agreement may be modified or amended from time to time
provided, however, that no such amendment or modification shall be effective
unless reduced authorizedthe by and signed writing and to duly authorized
representatives of the parties.
B. Representation and Warranties. Consultant represents and warrants that:
licenses to keep in required(1) Consultant possesses and will force all
perform the Services; (2) the employees of Consultant performing the Services
are fully qualified, licensed as required, and skilled to perform the Services.
C. Breach/Default. Any one of the following events shall be deemed an event of
default hereunder by Consultant, subject to Consultant’s right to cure:
1.Failure to perform the Services as defined in Paragraph A above and
contained within Exhibit A;
2. Failure to comply with any other of the General Provisions contained within
this contract.
Consultant, within thirty (30) days, shall have the right to cure any default
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herein listed at its own expense, including completion of Services or the
replacement or termination of any agent, employee, or sub-contractor as a
result of any violation of the General Provisions contained herein.
D. Remedy. City does not waive any right to exercise any option to cure any
breach or default on the part of contractor, including but not limited to
injunctive relief, an action in law or equity or termination of this Agreement as
outlined in Paragraph E of this section.
E. Termination. City may, at any time, with or without cause, terminate this
Agreement upon seven (7) days written notice to Consultant. If the City
City withe this terminates agreement, topaymentmake ll for Consultant
Services performed prior to termination. Payments made by the City pursuant
to this Agreement are subject to sufficient appropriations made by the City of
Evanston City Council. In the event from non-of termination resulting
appropriation or insufficient appropriation by the City Council, the City’s
obligations hereunder shall cease and penaltythere shall be no or further
payment required. In the event of an emergency or threat to the life, safety or
welfare of Cithe City, the citizens the of ty shall have terminatethe this right
Agreement without prior written notice. Within thirty (30) days of termination of
this Agreement, the turn documents, any the CityConsultant shall over to
drafts, and materials, including but not limited to, outstanding work product,
data, studies, test results, source documents, AutoCAD Version 2007, PDF,
ARTView, Word, Excel spreadsheets, technical specifications and
calculations, and any other such items specifically identified by the City related
to the Services herein.
F. Independent Consultant. Consultant’s status shall be that of an independent
Consultant and not that of a servant, agent, or employee of City. Consultant
shall not or servant, a asacting,be hold Consultant nor out, agent claim to
employee of City. Consultant is not authorized to, and shall not, make or
undertake any agreement, understanding on behalf, waiver or representation
of City. Consultant shall at its own expense comply with all applicable workers
compensation, unemployment insurance, employer’s liability, tax withholding,
minimum wage and hour, and other federal, state, county and municipal laws,
ordinances, rules, regulations and orders. Consultant shall require its
employees to observe the working hours, rules, security regulations and
holiday schedules of City, including but not limited to all policies and work
rules applicable to City employees while on City property such as the
Workplace Harassment Policy; COVID-19 Vaccination Policy; and Drug and
ConsultantAlcohol Policy. agrees to abide by the Occupational Safety &
Health Act of 1970 (OSHA), and as the same may be amended from time to
time, applicable state and municipal safety and health laws and all regulations
pursuant thereto. certify Consultant shall employees and that its agents,
compliance withsubcontractors are in City work rules applicable to City
employees while on City property. Failure to certify or violation of work rules is
subject to the Default provisions of Paragraph C.
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G. Conflict of Interest.Consultant represents and warrants that no prior or
thirdpresent services provided by Consultant to parties conflict with the
interests of City in respect to the Services being provided hereunder except as
shall by Consultant to writing in have City and been expressly disclosed
consented to in writing to City.
H. Ownership of Documents and Other Materials. All originals, duplicates and
negatives of all plans, drawings, reports, photographs, charts, programs,
models, specimens, specifications, AutoCAD Version 2007, Excel
spreadsheets, PDF,and other documents or materials required to be
furnished by Consultant hereunder, including drafts and reproduction copies
thereof, shall be and remain the exclusive property of City, and City shall have
the same withoutthe any part of orallunlimited right to andpublish use
payment of any additional royalty, charge, or other compensation to
Consultant. Upon the termination of this Agreement, or upon request of City,
during such the promptly deliver allany stage of Services, Consultant shall
not materials to City. Consultant shall inpublish, transfer, license or, except
connection with carrying out obligations under this Agreement, use or reuse all
or any part of such reports and other documents, including working pages,
without the prior written approval of City, provided, however, that Consultant
may retain copies of the same for Consultant’s own general reference.
I. Payment. Invoices for payment shall be submitted by Consultant to City at
the address set forth above, together with reasonable supporting
documentation, City may require such additional supporting documentation as
City reasonably shall Paymentor desirable. inbedeems necessary made
accordance with the Illinois Local Government Prompt Payment Act,after
City’s receipt of an invoice and all such supporting documentation.
Right to Audit. J.Consultant shall for a period of three years following
performance of the Services, keep and make available for the inspection,
examination and audit by City or City’s authorized employees, agents or
representatives, at all reasonable time, all records respecting the services and
expenses incurred by book, Consultant, including without limitation, all
accounts, memoranda, receipts, ledgers, canceled checks, and any other
documents indicating, documenting, verifying or substantiating the cost and
submitted by expenses. If any invoice any and allappropriateness of
Consultant is found to have been overstated, Consultant shall provide City an
immediate refund of the overpayment together with interest at the highest rate
permitted by applicable law, and shall reimburse all of City’s expenses for and
in connection with the audit respecting such invoice.
K. Indemnity. Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City
elected andofficers, its and employees appointed fromand officials, agents,
any and all liability, losses, or damages as a result of claims, demands, suits,
actions, or proceedings of any kind or nature, including but not limited to costs,
and fees, including attorney’s fees, judgments or settlements, resulting from or
arising out of any negligent or willful or omission on the part of theact
Consultant or Consultant’s sub-contractors, employees, agents or sub-
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contractors during the performance of this Agreement. Such indemnification
shall not be limited by reason of the enumeration of any insurance coverage
herein provided. This provision shall survive completion, expiration, or
termination of this Agreement.
Nothing contained herein shall be construed as prohibiting the City, or its
officers, agents, or employees, from defending through the selection and use
of their own actions or suits claims, attorneys, and experts, any agents,
brought against them. The Consultant sh for the costs,andall be liable fees,
expenses incurred in the defense of any such claims, actions, or suits. Nothing
herein shall be construed as a limitation or waiver of defenses available to the
City and limited to Illinois Localthe but including not and agents, employees
Governmental and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act, 745 ILCS
10/1-101 et seq.
At the City Corporation Counsel’s all defend must suitsoption, Consultant
brought upon all such Losses and must pay all costs and expenses incidental
to them, but the City has the right, at its option, to participate, at its own cost,
in the defense of any suit, without relieving Consultant of any of its obligations
under this Agreement. Any settlement of or suit related to thisany claim
Agreement by Consultant must be made only with the prior written consent of
the City Corporation Counsel, if the settlement requires any action on the part
of the City.
To the extent permissible by law, Consultant waives any limits to the amount
of its obligations to indemnify, defend,or contribute to any sums due under
any Losses, including any claim by any employee of Consultant that may be
305/1 the ILCS 820 to Illinois Workers Compensation Act,subject et seq.or
any other related law or judicial decision, including but not limited to, Kotecki v.
Cyclops Welding Corporation, 146 Ill. 2d 155 (1991). The City, however, does
not waive any limitations it may have on its liability under the Illinois Workers
Compensation Act, the Illinois Pension Code or any other statute.
Consultant shall or remedyto repair for any losses and costs be responsible
work performed under this Agreement resulting from or arising out of any act
or omission, neglect, or misconduct in the performance of its Work or its sub-
consultants’ work. Acceptance of the work by the City will not relieve the
Consultant of the responsibility for subsequent correction of any such error,
acts or and/or negligent of itomissions resultings liability for loss or damage
therefrom. All provisions of this Section shall survive completion, expiration, or
termination of this Agreement.
L. Insurance. Consultant shall carry and maintain at its own cost with such
necessary liability City all acceptable reasonably to ascompanies are
insurance (which shall include as a minimum the requirements set forth below)
during damages caused to by the term of this Agreement, for or contributed
Consultant, and insuring Consultant against claims which may arise out of or
result from Consultant’s performance perform or the Servicesfailure to
hereunder: (1) worker’s compensation in statutory limits and employer’s
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liability insurance in the amount of at least $500,000, (2) comprehensive
general liability coverage, and designating City as additional insured for not
less than $3,000,000 combined single limit for bodily injury, death and property
damage, per occurrence, (3) comprehensive automobile liability insurance
covering owned, non-owned and leased vehicles for not less than $1,000,000
combined per single limit for bodily injury, death or property damage,
and (4) errors and omissions oroccurrence, insurance professional liability
respecting any insurable professional services hereunder in the amount of at
least $1,000,000. Consultant shall give to the City certificates of insurance for
all Services done pursuant to this Agreement before Consultant performs any
Services, and, if requested by City, certified copies of the policies of insurance
evidencing the coverage and amounts set forth in this Section. The City may
also require Consultant to provide copies of the Additional Insured
Endorsement to said policy (ies) which name the City as an Additional Insured
for all of Consultant’s Services and work under this Agreement. Any
limitations or modification on the certificate of insurance issued to the City in
compliance with this Section that conflict with the provisions of this Section
shall have no force and effect. Consultant’s certificate of insurance shall
contain a provision that the coverage afforded under the policy(s) will not be
canceled or reduced without thirty (30) days prior written notice (hand
registered mail) toor that theCity. Consultant understands delivered
acceptance of certificates, policies and any other documents by the City in no
way releases the Consultant and its sub-contractors from the requirements set
forth herein. Consultant benefits andto waive its rights, expressly agrees
entitlements under the “Other Insurance” clause of its commercial general
fails toliability insurance policy as respects the City. In the event Consultant
purchase or procure insurance as required above, the parties expressly agree
that Consultant shall be in default under this Agreement, and that the City may
recover all losses, attorney’s fees and costs expended in pursuing a remedy or
reimbursement, at law or in equity, against Consultant.
Consultant acknowledges and agrees that if it fails to comply with all
requirements of this Section, that the City may void this Agreement.
M. Confidentiality. In connection with this Agreement, City may provide
Consultant with information to enable Consultant to render the Services
develop confidential informationmay or Consultant for City.hereunder,
Consultant agrees (i) to treat, and to obligate Consultant’s employees to treat,
as secret and confidential all such information whether or not identified by City
as confidential, (ii) not to disclose any such information or make available any
reports, recommendations and /or conclusions which Consultant may make for
City to the any manner in same useperson, firmany or corporation or
whatsoever without first obtaining City’s written approval, and (iii) not to
disclose to City any information obtained by Consultant on a confidential basis
from any third party unless Consultant shall have first received written
permission from such third party to disclose such information.
Pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140/7(2), records in
the possession of others whom the City a to perform has contracted with
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governmental function are covered by the Act and subject to disclosure within
limited statutory timeframes (five (5) working days with a possible five (5)
working day extension). Upon notification from the City that it has received a
Freedom of Information Act request th calls for records within theat
Consultant’s control,the Consultant shall promptly provide all requested
records to the City so that the City may comply with the request within the
required timeframe. The City and the Consultant shall cooperate to determine
what records are subject to such a request and whether or not any exemption
to the Vendor shalldisclosure of such records or part thereof is applicable.
claims arising fromdefend the and against allfrom indemnify and the City
City’s exceptions to disclosing certain records which Vendor may designate as
proprietary opinion or confidential. Compliance by the City with an or a
Attorney General or thedirective from the Illinois Public Access Counselor
under FOIA, or with a decision or order of Court with jurisdiction over the City,
shall not be a violation of this Section.
of City’s Name or Picture of Property. UseN. not in the Consultant shall
course of performance of this Agreement or thereafter use or permit the use of
City’s name nor the name of any affil of City, nor any picture of oriate
reference to its Services in any advertising, promotional or other materials
prepared by or on behalf of Consultant, nor disclose or transmit the same to
any other party.
No Assignments or Sub-contracts.O. Consultant shall not assign or sub-
contract all or any part or its rights or obligations hereunder without City’s
express prior written approval. Any attempt to do so without the City’s prior
no effect force orof voidand and be City’s option,atconsent shall,null
whatsoever. Consultant shall not employ, contract with, or use the services of
any other architect, interior designer, engineer, consultant, special contractor,
or other third party in connection with the performance of the Services without
the prior written consent of City.
P.Compliance with Applicable Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations. In
performing the Services, Consultant shall comply with all applicable federal,
municipal statutstate, county, and es, atordinances and regulations,
Consultant’s sole cost and expense, except to the extent expressly provided to
the contrary herein. Whenever the City deems it reasonably necessary for
security reasons, the City may conduct at its own expense, criminal and driver
history sub-employees, officers, Consultant’s checks of background
contractors, or agents. Consultant shall immediately reassign any such
individual who in the opinion of the City does not pass the background check.
Q. Liens and Encumbrances.Consultant, for itself, and on behalf of all sub-
contractors, suppliers, materialmen a by, through or undernd others claiming
Consultant, hereby waives and releases any and all statutory or common law
mechanics’a lienmaterialmen’s’ or other such lien claims, or rights to place
upon City property or any improvements thereon in connection with any
Services performed under Agreement.Consultantor in connection with this
further agrees, as and to the extent of payment made hereunder, to execute a
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sworn affidavit respecting the payment and lien releases of all sub-contractors,
suppliers and materialmen,and a release of lien respecting the Services at
such time or times and in such form as may be reasonably requested by City.
Consultant shall performed, material liens for labor allprotect City from
supplied or used by Consultant and/or any other person in connection with the
Services undertaken by consultant hereunder, and shall not at any time suffer
or permit any lien or attachment or encumbrance to be imposed by any sub-
consultant, supplier or materialmen, or other person, firm or corporation, upon
City property or any improvements thereon, by reason or any claim or demand
against Consultant or otherwise in connection with the Services.
R. Notices. Every notice or other communication to be given by either party to
the other with respect to this Agreement, shall be in writing and shall not be
be served personallyeffective for any purpose unless the same shall or by
United States certified or registered mail, postage prepaid, addressed if to City
as follows: City of Evanston, 2100 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, Illinois 60201,
Attention: Purchasing Division and to Consultant at the address first above set
forth,or addr such or at other address may from or Consultant as Cityesses
time to time designate by notice given as above provided.
S. Attorney’s Fees. In the event that the City commences any action, suit, or
other proceeding to remedy, prevent, or obtain relief from a breach of this
Agreement by Consultant, or arising out of a breach of this Agreement by
Consultant, the City shall recover from the Consultant as part of the judgment
against Consultant, its and costs incurred in every and each attorneys’ fees
such action, suit, or other proceeding.
T. Waiver.thisAny failure or delay by City to enforce the provisions of
Agreement shall in no way constitute a waiver by City of any contractual right
hereunder, unless such waiver is in writing and signed by City.
U. Severability. In the event that any provision of this Agreement should be held
void, or unenforceable, the remaining portions hereof shall remain in full force
and effect.
V. Choice of Law. The rights and duties arising under this Agreement shall be
governed by the laws of the State of Illinois. Venue for any action arising out
or due to this Agreement shall be in Cook County, Illinois. The City shall not
enter into binding arbitration to resolve any dispute under this Agreement. The
City does not waive tort immunity by entering into this Agreement.
W. Time. Consultant agrees all time limits provided in this Agreement and any
Addenda or Exhibits hereto are of essence to this Agreement. Consultant
shall continue to perform its obligations while any dispute concerning the
Agreement is being resolved, unless otherwise directed by the City.
Survival. X.Except as expressly provided to the contrary herein, all provisions
of this Agreement shall survive all performances hereunder including the
termination of the Consultant.
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VI.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
In the event of the Consultant’s noncompliance with any provision of Section 1-12-5
of the Evanston City Code, the Illinois Human Rights Act or any other applicable law,
the Consultant may be declared non-responsible and therefore ineligible for future
contracts or sub-contracts with the City, and the contract may be cancelled or voided
in whole oror penalties sanctions other such or part, in may beand imposed
remedies invoked as provided by statute or regulation.
During the performance of the contract, the Consultant agrees as follows:
A. That it will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment
because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin
or ancestry, or age or physical or mental disabilities that do not impair ability to work,
and further that it will examine all job classifications to determine if minority persons
or women are underutilized and will take appropriate affirmative action to rectify any
such underutilization. Consultant shall comply with all requirements of City of
Evanston Code Section 1-12-5.
B.That, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by it on its
behalf, it will state that all applicants will be afforded equal opportunity without
discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status,
national origin, ancestry, or disability.
VII. SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY
The Consultant certifies pursuant to the Illinois Human Rights Act (775 ILCS 5/2105
et. seq.), that it has a written sexual harassment policy that includes, at a minimum,
the following information:
A. The illegality of sexual harassment;
B. The definition of sexual harassment under State law;
C. A description of sexual harassment utilizing examples;
D. The Consultant’s internal complaint process including penalties;
E. Legal recourse, investigation and complaint process available through the
Illinois Department of Human Rights and the Human Rights Commission, and
directions on how to contact both; and
F. Protection against retaliation as provided to the Department of Human Rights.
VIII. CONSULTANT CERTIFICATIONS
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A.Consultant acknowledges and agrees that should Consultant or its sub-
consultant provide false information, or fails to be or remain in compliance with the
Agreement, the City may void this Agreement.
B.Consultant certifies that it and its employees will comply with applicable
provisions of the U.S. Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act,
the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. Section 1201 et seq.) and applicable
rules in performance under this Agreement.
C. If Consultant, or any officer, director, partner, or other managerial agent of
Consultant, has been convicted of a felony under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, or
a ConsultantSecurities Law of 1953, felony under the Illinois Class 3 or Class 2
certifies at least five years have passed since the date of the conviction.
D. Consultant certifies that it has not been convicted of the offense of bid rigging
or bid rotating or any similar offense of any the U.S., nor any State in made
admission of guilt of such conduct that is a matter of record. (720 ILCS 5/33 E-3, E-
4).
E. Act,In accordance with the Steel Products Procurement Consultant certifies
steel products used or supplied in the performance of a contract for public works shall
be manufactured or produced in the U.S. unless the City grants an exemption.
F. Consultant certifies that it is properly formed and existing legal entity, and as
applicable, has obtained an assumed name certificate from the appropriate authority,
or has standing with conduct business the in good in Illinois and is registered to
Illinois Secretary of State.
G. If more favorable terms are granted by Consultant to any similar governmental
entity in any state in a contemporaneous agreement let under the same or similar
financial terms and circumstances for comparable supplies or services, the more
favorable terms shall be applicable under this Agreement.
H. Consultant certifies that it is not delinquent in the payment of any fees, fines,
damages, or debts to the City of Evanston.
IX. INTEGRATION
This Agreement, together with Exhibits A,B, C, and D sets forth all the covenants,
conditions and promises between the parties with regard to the subject matter set
covenants,are noforth herein. There orpromises, agreements, conditions
understandings between the parties, either oral or written, other than those contained
in this each entered into by negotiated been has and ThisAgreement. Agreement
party with the opportunity to consult with its counsel regarding the terms therein. No
portion of the Agreement shall be construed against a party due to the fact that one
party drafted that particular portion as the rule of contra proferentem shall not apply.
this Agreement, thisany Exhibits,In the event of any inconsistency between and
Agreement shall control over the Exhibits. In no event shall any proposal or contract
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form submitted by Consultant be part of this Agreement unless agreed to in a writing
signed by both parties and attached and referred to herein as an Addendum, and in
such with thisform contract proposal or such consistentportions the onlyevent,of
Agreement and Exhibits hereto shall be part hereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have each approved and executed this
Agreement on the day, month and year first above written.
CONSULTANT: CITY OF EVANSTON
2100 RIDGE AVENUE
EVANSTON, IL 60201
By: ________________________By:________________________
Luke Stowe
Its: ________________________Its: City Manager
FEIN Number: _______________Date: _______________________
Date: _______________________Approved as to form:
By:
Alexandra Ruggie B.
Its: Corporation Counsel
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EXHIBIT A – Project Milestones and Deliverables
This EXHIBIT A to that certain Consulting Agreement dated _______ between the City of
Evanston, 2100 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, Illinois, 60201(“City”) and _______________
(“Consultant”) sets forth the Commencement and Completion Date, Services, Fees, and
Reimbursable Expenses as follows:
COMMENCEMENT DATE: ____________________I.
II.COMPLETION DATE: ________________________
III. FEES:
IV.SERVICES/SCOPE OF WORK:
As defined in RFP/Q #________ (Exhibit B) and Consultants Response to Proposal
(Exhibit C)
Dated:______________
25-28
8.20.2025
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One Company One Solution_____________________ 1
G. M/W/D/EBE Goals Exhibit F.G.H.I
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EXHIBIT F
CITY OF EVANSTON M/W/D/EBE POLICY
A City of Evanston goal is to provide contracting and sub-contracting opportunities to
Minority Business Enterprises, Women Business Enterprises, Disadvantaged and Evanston
Business M the The goal Enterprises.of Evanstonandinority, Women,Disadvantaged
Business Enterprise Program (M/W/D/EBE) is to assist such businesses with opportunities
to grow. To assist such growth, the City’s goal is to have general contractors utilize
M/W/D/EBEs to perform no less than 25% of the awarded contract.
Firms bidding on projects with the City must work to meet the 25% goal or request a waiver
from participation. It is advised that advertisements requestingbidders place sub-
email indthat they contractors and or contact would be appropriate tothatividual firms
partner in response to the project. For samples of possible advertisements, see the City of
Evanston’s Business Diversity Section http://www.cityofevanston.org/business/business-
diversity/ (Sample Advertisement ).
If a bidder is unable to meet the required M/W/D/EBE goal, the Bidder must seek a waiver
or modification of the goal on the attached forms. Bidder must include:
1. A narrative describing the Bidder’s efforts to secure M/W/D/EBE participation prior
to the bid opening.
2. Documentation of each of the assist agencies that were contacted, the date and
individual who was contacted, and the result of the conversation (see form)
3.A letter attesting to instances where the bidder has not received
inquiries/proposals from qualified M/W/D/EBEs
4. Names of owners, addresses, telephone numbers, date and time and method of
contact of was not foundbutproposal a qualified M/W/D/EBE who submitted
acceptable.
5. Names of owners, addresses, telephone numbers, date and time of contact of at
least 15 qualified M/W/D/EBEs the bidder solicited for proposals for work directly
related to the Bid prior to the bid opening (copies must be attached).
If a bidder is selected with a Sub-contractor listed to meet the M/W/D/EBE goal, a “monthly
utilization report” will be due to the City theprior to each payment being issued to
Contractor. This report will include documentation of the name of the firm hired, the type of
work that firm performed, etc. paid according Should the M/W/D/EBE not be to the
schedule proposed in this document, the City reserves the right to cancel the contract.
Examples of this monthly form can be found on the City’s website:
http://www.cityofevanston.org/business/business-diversity/ (MWDEBE Monthly Utilization
Report).
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EXHIBIT G
M/W/D/EBE PARTICIPATION COMPLIANCE FORM
I do hereby certify that
_________________________________________________ (Name of firm) intends to
participate as a Subcontractor or General Contractor on the project referenced above.
This firm is a (check only one):
______ Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), a firm that is at least 51% managed and
controlled by a minority, certified by a certifying agency within Illinois.
______ Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE), a firm that is at least 51% managed and
controlled by a woman, certified by a certifying agency within Illinois.
______ Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), a firm that is at least 51%
managed and controlled by a disadvantaged, certified by a certifying agency
within Illinois.
______ Evanston Based Enterprise (EBE), a firm located in Evanston for a minimum
of one year and which performs a “commercially useful function”.
Total proposed price of response $_____________________
Amount to be performed by a M/W/D/EBE $_____________________
Percentage of work to be performed by a M/W/D/EBE _____________________%
Information on the M/W/D/EBE Utilized:
Name __________________________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________________
Phone Number
Signature of firm attesting to participation ____________________________
Title and Date ____________________________________________________
Type of work to be performed ________________________________________
Please attach:
1.and check the as applying documentation ifProper certification a M/W/D/EBE
appropriate box below. This M/W/D/EBE will be applying with documentation from:
Cook County State of Illinois Certification
Federal Certification Women’s Business Enterprise National Council
City of Chicago Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council
2.Attach business license if applying as an EBE
Benford Protection Group, LLC
X
100%
Benford Protection Group, LLC
7545 South Western Chicago, IL 60620
773-902-7500
CEO and 8/20/2025
Security services
X
___________________
1,121,391.60
1,121,391.60
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EXHIBIT G
M/W/D/EBE UTILIZATION SUMMARY REPORT
The following Schedule accurately reflects the value of each MBE/WBE/DBE/EBE sub-
agreement, the amounts of money paid to each to date, and this Pay Request. The total
proposed price of response submitted is _____________________.
MBE/WBE/DBE/EBE
FIRM NAME
FIRM TYPE
(MBE/WBE/
DBE/EBE)
SERVICES
PERFORMED
AMOUNT OF
SUB-
CONTRACT
PERCENT OF
TOTAL
CONTRACT
AMOUNT
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
TOTAL
$
Benford Protection Group, LLC MBE/DBE Security services 100%
$1,121,391.60
1,121,391.60
1,121,391.60
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Exhibit H
M/W/D/EBE PARTICIPATION WAIVER REQUEST
I am ___ of _____, and I have authority to
(Title) (Name of Firm)
execute this certification on behalf of the firm. I ___________ do
(Name)
hereby certify that this firm seeks to waive all or part of this M/W/D/EBE paritcipation goal
for the following reason(s):
(CHECK ALL THAT APPLY. SPECIFIC SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION MUST BE
ATTACHED.)
______1. No M/W/D/EBEs responded to our invitation to bid.
______2. An insufficient number of firms responded to our invitation to bid.
For #1 & 2, please provide a narrative describing the outreach efforts
from your firm and proof of contacting at least 15 qualified
M/W/D/EBEs prior to the bid opening. Also, please attach the
accompanying form with notes regarding contacting the Assist
Agencies.
______3. No sub-contracting opportunities exist.
Please attach a written explanation of why sub-contracting is not feasible.
Please provide details supporting your request.
______4. M/W/D/EBE participation is impracticable.
Please attach a written explanation of why M/W/D/EBE participation is
impracticable. Please provide details supporting your request.
Therefore, we request to waive _____of the 25% utilization goal for a revised goal of _____%.
Signature: Date:
(Signature)
Benford Protection GroupContract Compliance Mgr.
Rajah Durosinmi
X
8/20/2025
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EXHIBIT I
M/W/D/EBE Assistance Organizations (“Assist Agencies”) Form
AGENCY DATE
CONTACTED
CONTACT
PERSON
RESULT OF
CONVERSATION
Association of Asian Construction
Enterprises (AACE)
5500 Touhy Ave., Unit K
Skokie, IL. 60077
Phone: 847-525-9693
Perry Nakachii, President
Black Contractors United (BCU)
400 W. 76th Street
Chicago, IL 60620
Phone: 773-483-4000;
Fax: 773-483-4150
Email: bcunewera@ameritech.net
Chicago Minority Business
Development Council
105 West Adams Street
Chicago, Illinois 60603
Phone: 312-755-8880;
Fax: 312-755-8890
Email: info@chicagomsdc.org
Shelia Hill, President
Evanston Minority Business
Consortium, Inc.
P.O. Box 5683
Evanston, Illinois 60204
Phone: 847-492-0177
Email: embcinc@aol.com
Federation of Women Contractors
5650 S. Archer Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60638
Phone: 312-360-1122;
Fax: 312-360-0239
Email: FWCChicago@aol.com
Contact Person: Beth Doria
Maureen Jung, President
Hispanic American Construction
Industry (HACIA)
901 W. Jackson, Suite 205
Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: 312-666-5910;
Fax: 312-666-5692
Email: info@haciaworks.org
Women’s Business Development Ctr.
8 S. Michigan Ave, Suite 400
Chicago, Illinois 60603
Phone: 312-853-3477 X220;
Fax: 312-853-0145
Email: wbdc@wbdc.org
Carol Dougal, Director
PLEASE NOTE: Use of M/W/D/EBE Assistance Organizations (“Assist Agencies”) Form
and agencies are for use as a resource only. The agencies and or vendors listed are not referrals or
recommendations by the City of Evanston.
7/15/2025 embcinc@aol.com
I inquired about a list of WBE Security Firmsregistered with EMBC for a bidding opportunityfor local partnership.No response providedby the agency.
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December 6, 2024
Andre Benford, CEO
Benford Protection Group LLC
7545 So. Western Ave.
Chicago, IL 60620
Annual Certification Renewal: November 19, 2025
Dear Mr. Benford,
Congratulations on your continued eligibility for certification as a Minority Business Enterprise
(MBE)and Veteran Business Enterprise (VBE)by Cook County Government. This certification
does not expire; however, you must re-validate your firm's certification annually.
In the past, we have provided annual letters, this practice will no longer continue given that your
firm will remain certified indefinitely based on your compliance to programmatic requirements.
Please refer to this letter, the Vendor Directory, and your account dashboard for evidence of
certification.
As a condition of continued Certification, you must file a No Change Affidavit within ninety (90)
calendar days prior to the date of the annual renewal. Failure to file this affidavit may result in
the removal of your Certification. You must notify Cook County's Office of the Chief Procurement
Officer of any change in ownership or control or any other matters or facts affecting your firm's
eligibility for Certification within ten (10) calendar days of such change.
Cook County Government may commence action to remove your firm as a certified vendor if you
fail to notify us of any changes of facts affecting your firm's Certification, fails to submit annual
renewals, or if your firm otherwise fails to cooperate with the County in any inquiry or
investigation. Removal of your status may also be commenced if your firm is found to be involved
in bidding or contractual irregularities.
This firm Is Certified under the following commodity codes/area(s) of specialty:
NAICS Code:
NAICS 561612: Security Guards and Patrol Services
Your firm's participation on Cook County contracts will be credited toward Minority Business
Enterprise (MBE) and Veteran Business Enterprise (VBE)goals in your area(s) of specialty. While
your participation on Cook County contracts is not limited to your specialty, credit toward
Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)and Veteran Business Enterprise (VBE)goals will be given
only for work done in the specialty category.
161 N. Clark
Suite 2300
Chicago, Illinois 60601
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Thank you for your continued interest in Cook County Government's Minority, Women, Veteran,
Service-Disabled Veteran, and Persons with Disabilities Business Enterprise Programs.
Sincerely,
Certification Division
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May 29, 2025
Mr. Andre Benford
Benford Protection Group DBA Benford Protection Group LLC
7545 S WESTERN AVE
chicago, IL 60620
Dear Mr. Benford:
The Chicago Transit Authority has reviewed your No Change Affidavit and supporting
documentation and is pleased to inform you that your firm continues to meet the
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program certification eligibility standards set
forth in 49 CFR Part 26. Your next No Change Affidavit is due May 1, 2026. A notification will
be sent to you sixty (60) days prior to this date.
This certification allows your firm to participate as a DBE in the Illinois Unified Certification
Program (IL UCP). The participating agencies include the Illinois Department of
Transportation, the City of Chicago, the Chicago Transit Authority, Metra and Pace.
If there is any change in your certification that affects your ability to meet size standards,
disadvantaged status, ownership, or control requirements or any material change in the
information provided in your initial application, you must provide written notification to this
agency within thirty (30) days of the occurrence of the change. Failure to provide this
information is a ground for removal of certification based on failure to cooperate pursuant
to 49 CFR 26.109(c).
Your firm's name will appear in the IL UCP Directory, which is used by prime
contractors/consultants, as well as other agencies, to solicit participation of DBE firms.
The directory can be accessed at https://webapps.dot.illinois.gov/UCP/ExternalSearch.
Your firm's name will appear in the Directory under the following commodity codes and
specialties:
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Commodity Codes:
NAICS 561612: GUARD DOG SERVICES
NAICS 561612: PATROL SERVICES, SECURITY
NAICS 561612: PROTECTIVE GUARD SERVICES
NAICS 561612: SECURITY GUARDS AND PATROL SERVICES
Your participation on contracts will only be credited toward DBE contract goals when your
firm performs in a Commercially Useful Function (CUF) in its approved area(s) of specialty.
Please direct all inquiries and any questions to this agency at 312-681-2601.
Sincerely,
Senior Manager, Certification & Compliance Programs
Chicago Transit Authority
Phone: 312.681.2600
Email: diversity@transitchicago.com
This message was sent to: ceo@benfordprotectiongroup.com
Sent on: 5/29/2025 11:31:07 AM
System ReferenceID: 274854302
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One Company One Solution_____________________ 1
H. Additional Submission Requirements
Exhibit A.B.C.D.E. & Information Sheet
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Exhibit A
DISCLOSURE OF OWNERSHIP INTERESTS
The City of Evanston Code Section 1-18-1 et seq. requires all persons (APPLICANT) seeking
to do business with the City to provide the following information with their proposal. Every
question must be answered. If the question is not applicable, answer with "NA".
APPLICANT NAME: ______________________________________
APPLICANT ADDRESS: ______________________________________
TELEPHONE NUMBER:______________________________________
FAX NUMBER: ______________________________________
APPLICANT is (Check One)
( )Corporation
Partnership ( )
Sole Owner ( )
Association ( )
________________________________________________________ ) Other (
Please answer the following questions on a separate attached sheet if necessary.
SECTION I - CORPORATION
1a.Names and addresses of all Officers and Directors of Corporation.
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
1b. (Answer only if corporation has 33 or more shareholders.)
Names and addresses of all those shareholders owning shares equal to or in excess of
3% of the proportionate ownership interest and the percentage of shareholder interest.
(Note: Corporations which submit S.E.C. form 10K may substitute that statement for the
material required herein.)
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
Benford Protection Group, LLC
7545 South Western Chicago, IL 60620
773-902-7500
x LLC
NA
NA
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1c. (Answer only if corporation has fewer than 33 shareholders.)
Names herein.of interest ofpercentage shareholders and each ofaddresses and all
(Note: Corporations which submit S.E.C. form 10K may substitute that statement for the
material requested herein.)
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
SECTION 2 - PARTNERSHIP/ASSOCIATION/JOINT VENTURE
2a. The name, address, and percentage of interest of each partner whose interests therein,
whether limited or general, is equal to or in excess of 3%.
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
2b.Associations: The name and address of all officers, directors, and other members with
3% or greater interest.
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
SECTION 3 - TRUSTS
3a.Trust number and institution.
______________________________________________________________________
3b.Name and address of trustee or estate administrator.
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
3c.Trust or estate beneficiaries: Name, address, and percentage of interest in total entity.
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
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EXHIBIT B
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHEET
Proposal Name: _______________________________________________
Proposal Number #: _________________________________________________
Company Name: __________________________________________________
Contact Name: ___________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________
City,State, Zip: ____________________________________________________
Telephone/FAX: #_________________________________________________
E-mail: __________________________________________________________
Comments: _____________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
Security Services at Various City of Evanston Facilities
25-28
Benford Protection Group, LLC
Andre Benford
7545 South Western
Chicago, IL 60620
773-902-7500
abenford@benfordprotectiongroup.com
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Exhibit D
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING
THE SECTION BELOW MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL AND SIGNED
The undersigned hereby certifies that they have read and understand the contents of
this solicitation and attached service agreements, and agree to furnish at the prices
shown any or all of the items above, subject to all instructions, conditions, specifications
and attachments hereto. Failure to have read all the provisions of this solicitation shall
not be cause to alter any resulting contract any request for additional or to accept
are hereby certifies that they the Proposerdocument, By signing compensation.this
not barred from bidding on this contract as a result of bid rigging or bid rotating or any
similar offense (720 ILCS S/33E-3, 33E-4).
Authorized
Signature:
Company
Name:
Typed/Printed
Name:Date:
Title:
Telephone
Number:
Email:
Fax
Number:
Andre Benford
Benford Protection Group, LLC
8/20/2025
CEO
abenford@benfordprotectiongroup.com
773-902-7500
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