Avondale 26-270C

Armored Car Services

The City of Avondale, Arizona, through its Finance and Budget Department, awarded a contract (Contract Number 26-270C) to SecureTrans, Inc. dba Axiom Armored Transport for armored car services. The contract involves secure cash pickup, transportation, and delivery services at four designated City facilities located on the City Hall municipal campus at 11465 West Civic Center Drive, Avondale, AZ 85323. The awarded vendor, SecureTrans, Inc., is based in Anchorage, Alaska, and is authorized to do business in Arizona. The contract includes services such as armored vehicle transport operated by trained, armed personnel, maintaining secure chain-of-custody procedures, and delivery of funds to designated financial institutions including multiple banks as required. The contract term is initially one year with up to four one-year renewal options, with firm fixed pricing for the initial term. Pricing includes armored pickups at three year-round locations and one seasonal location (Aquatic Center, April through October), as well as delivery to a secondary financial institution related to court services. The vendor confirmed compliance with all licensing, insurance, and security requirements, including background checks and firearm authorization for personnel. The contract requires strict adherence to pickup schedules, secure handling of funds, immediate notification of any discrepancies or incidents, and documentation of all transactions. The City reserves the right to add or remove service locations and to cancel or suspend pickups due to operational closures or holidays. The contract includes detailed insurance requirements, indemnification clauses, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The vendor uses electronic tracking systems for chain-of-custody documentation and maintains backup vehicles and personnel to ensure service continuity. The contract also mandates compliance with the City's Artificial Intelligence Use Policy. References from similar contracts with other Arizona municipalities were provided by the vendor.

Description

Contract for the furnishing and delivery of qualified armored car service providers to provide secure cash pickup, transportation, and delivery services for designated City facilities.

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