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July 2, 2025
The Honorable Phil Mendelson
Chairman
Council of the District of Columbia
John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504
Washington, DC 20004
Subject: Contract No. AGR-23-30000044 with Security Assurance
Management, Inc. for Security Services
Dear Chairman Mendelson:
Pursuant to D.C. Code §§ 1-204.51 and 2-352.02(a), enclosed for consideration and
approval by the Council of the District of Columbia is the exercise of Option Year
Three of the subject contract with Security Assurance Management, Inc. The
proposed period of performance is from October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026.
The dollar value of the proposed Option Year Three is a not-to-exceed amount of
$3,135,149.68.
The purpose of this contract is to provide security services at the Walter E.
Washington Convention Center on a daily basis, and at Carnegie Library on an
as needed basis for special events. A full Option Year summary is provided.
As always, I am available to discuss any questions you may have.
Sincerely,
Angie M. Gates
President and Chief Executive Officer
copy: Andrea Lennon, Senior Director, Contracts and Procurement Services,
Events DC
Nicole B. Jackson, Esq., General Counsel, Events DC
Enclosures
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CONTRACT SUMMARY
SECURITY ASSURANCE MANAGEMENT, INC.
SECURITY SERVICES
(A) The co
ntract number, proposed contractor, contract amount, unit and method of
compensation, contract term, type of contract and source selection method.
Cont
ract Number: AGR-23-30000044
Propo
sed Contractor: Security Assurance Management, Inc. (“SAM”)
Cont
ract Amount: Not-to-exceed $3,135,149.68
Unit
/Method of Compensation: Fixed Hourly Rates
Cont
ract Term: October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026 (Exercise of
Option Year Three)
Cont
ract Type: Services Contract
Source
Selection Method: Request for Proposal
(B) Identifying number of the underlying contract, including the identifiers assigned to the
underlying contract by the Council for the base period and any subsequent option periods:
AGR-23-30000044 was awarded to SAM in 2022 for SAM to provide security services at the
Walter E. Washington Convention Center on a daily basis, and at the Carnegie Library on an as
needed basis for special events. On November 17, 2022, the Council of the District of Columbia
approved the base term of the contract (Council Identifier CA24-0725). On July 15, 2023, the
Council of the District of Columbia approved Option Year One of the contract (Council Identifier
CA25-0321). On September 23, 2024 the Council of the District of Columbia approved Option
Year Two of the contract (Council Identifier CA25-0090).
(C) A certification that the Citywide Clean Hands database indicates that the proposed
contractor is current with its District taxes.
SAM is current with its tax obligations. See Tab 3.
(D) A certification that t he proposed contract is within the appropriated budget authority for
the agency for the fiscal year and is consistent with the financial plan a nd budget adopted
in accordance with §§ 47-392.01 and 47-392.02.
Events DC’s budget is separate from the financial plan and budget adopted by the District of
Columbia in accordance with D.C. Code §§ 47-392.01 and 47-392.02. Pursuant to Public Law
No. 105-227, Congress has exempted Events DC from the appropriation requirement set forth in
Section 446 of the Home Rule Act (Public Law No 105-227, 1122 Stat. 1515) (August 12, 1998).
Events DC’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget was adopted by its Board of Directors on May 8, 2025.
By signature below, Events DC’s Controller certifies that funding for Option Year Three of the
contract is consistent with Events DC’s approved Fiscal Year 2026 budget.
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Nicole B. Jackson, Esq.
Controller
Veronica Taylor
Submitted on behalf of the Authority b y:
General Counsel
President and
Chief Executive Officer
Angie M. Gates
1101 4th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20024
Date of Notice: June 25, 2025 L0014378533Notice Number:
FEIN: **-***0187
Case ID: 18640448
Government of the District of Columbia
Office of the Chief Financial Officer
Office of Tax and Revenue
SECURITY ASSURANCE MANAGEMENT INC
818 CONNECTICUT AVE NW STE 200
WASHINGTON DC 20006-2742
Branch Chief, Collection and Enforcement Administration
Authorized By Melinda Jenkins
To validate this certificate, please visit MyTax.DC.gov. On the MyTax DC homepage, click the
“Validate a Certificate of Clean Hands” hyperlink under the Clean Hands section.
CERTIFICATE OF CLEAN HANDS
As reported in the Clean Hands system, the above referenced individual/entity has no outstanding
liability with the District of Columbia Office of Tax and Revenue or the Department of Employment
Services. As of the date above, the individual/entity has complied with DC Code § 47-2862, therefore
this Certificate of Clean Hands is issued.
TITLE 47. TAXATION, LICENSING, PERMITS, ASSESSMENTS, AND FEES
CHAPTER 28 GENERAL LICENSE
SUBCHAPTER II. CLEAN HANDS BEFORE RECEIVING A LICENSE OR PERMIT
D.C. CODE § 47-2862 (2006)
§ 47-2862 PROHIBITION AGAINST ISSUANCE OF LICENSE OR PERMIT
1101 4th Street SW, Suite W270, Washington, DC 20024/Phone: (202) 724-5045/MyTax.DC.gov
COPY
M E M O R A N D U M
TO:
FR
OM:
DATE:
Jennifer Budoff
Budget Director
Council of the District of Columbia
Veronica Taylor
C
ontroller
July 2, 2025
SU
BJECT: Funding Certification for Option Year T hree of Contract No. AGR-23-
30000044 with Security Assurance Management, Inc. for Security Services
The
purpose of this memorandum is to provide funding certification for Option Year
Three of Events DC’s contract with Security Assurance Management, Inc. (Contract No.
AGR- 23-30000044) for security services at the Walter E. Washington Convention
Center on a daily basis, and at Carnegie Library on an as needed basis for special events.
On beh
alf of Events DC, it is my certification that the not-to-exceed contract amount of
$3,135,149.68 for Option Year Three is included in Events DC’s approved fiscal year 2026
budget.
Pl
ease feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
c
opy: Angie M. Gates, President and Chief Executive Officer, Events DC
Nicole B. Jackson, Esq., General Counsel, Events DC
M E M O R A N D U M
TO: A
ngie M. Gates
President and Chief Executive Officer
FR
OM: Nicole B. Jackson, Esq.
General Counsel
DATE
: July 2, 2025
SU
BJECT: Certification of Legal Sufficiency for Option Year Three of Contract No.
AGR-23-30000044 with Security Assurance Management, Inc. for Security
Services
I. De
scription of Proposed Option Year
Events DC proposes to exercise Option Year Three of Contract No. AGR-23-30000044
(“Contract”) with Security Assurance Management, Inc. for security services at the Walter E.
Washington Convention Center on a daily basis, and at Carnegie Library on an as needed
basis for special events.
II. Pr
ocurement Overview
The
Chief Contracting Officer has determined that: (i) the exercise of Option Year Three of
the Contract is in the best interest of Events DC; (ii) the total amount for Option Year Three of
the Contract is not-to-exceed $3,135,149.68; and (iii) the requirements covered by the
Contract fulfill an existing need for Events DC. Based on the foregoing, the Chief Contracting
Officer proposes to exercise Option Year Three of the Contract.
III. L
egal Review
The O
ffice of the General Counsel has reviewed the proposed Option Year Three Contract
modification and finds it to be legally sufficient.
The C
ontract package includes:
1. Counc
il Transmittal Letter;
2. Contract Option Year Summary;
3. Tax Compliance Certifications;
4. Certification of Funding Availability;
5. Certification of Legal Sufficiency;
6. Events DC Board of Directors Resolution; and
7. Modification to Exercise Option Year Three (vendor signed only).
The ex
ercise of Option Year Three of the Contract requires District of Columbia
Council approval.
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THE WASHINGTON CONVENTION AND SPORTS AUTHORITY RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS No. 25-10 APPROVAL TO FUND OPTION YEAR THREE OF THE CONTRACT WITH SECURITY ASSURANCE MANAGEMENT, INC. WHEREAS, in September 2022, the Board of Directors of the Washington approved the award of a contract (the -four (24) hour, professional security services at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and on an as needed basis at the Carnegie Library, for a base term, with four (4), one-year options, at the not-to-exceed (NTE) amount of $2,300,000.00 during the base term; and WHEREAS, the Authority exercised Option Years One and Two of the Contract at the respective NTE amounts of $2,400,000.00 and $3,042,700.00; and WHEREAS, in Option Year Three, SAM will continue to provide the same security services as in Option Year Two, as well as provide additional security personnel, and weapons screening services, at the NTE amount of $3,135,149.68; and WHEREAS, the President and Chief Executive Officer and the Operations Committee of the Board of Directors have recommended approval of the expenditure of funds for Option Year Three of the Contract; and WHEREAS, funding for the Contract is consistent with the approved fiscal year 2026 budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Board of Directors accepts the recommendation of the President and Chief Executive Officer, in her capacity as Chief Contracting Officer, and the Operations Committee and approves the expenditure of funds for Option Year Three of the Contract with Security Assurance Management, Inc. at the not-to-exceed amount of $3,135,149.68, subject to the approval of the Council of the District of Columbia (the in accordance with D.C. Code §§ 1-204.51 and 2-352.02. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, the President and Chief Executive Officer shall submit the agreement for the exercise of Option Year Three of the Contract to the Council for approval as required herein.
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This Resolution No. 25-10 may be executed in counterparts. ___________________________________ Leif Dormsjo, Chairperson __________________________________ Cherrie Doggett, Vice Chairperson ____________________________________ Monica Ray, Secretary ____________________________________ Jay Haddock Ortiz, Treasurer ____________________________________ Nina Albert, Member ____________________________________ Alan Bubes, Member __________________________________ Marisa Flowers, Member ___________________________________ Solomon Keene, Member __________________________________ Brian Kenner, Member ___________________________________ Glen Lee, Member ___________________________________ George T. Simpson, Member Resolution No. 25-10 Dated: June 12, 2025
Modificatio n #5 Page 1 | 1
MODIFICATION #5
CONTRACT #AGR-23-30000044
“Security Services”
Modification No. 5 - The purpose of this Modification is to exercise Option Year Three of the contract
for Security Services (the “Contract”) entered into by the Washington Convention and Sports Authority
t/a Events DC and Security Assurance Management, Inc. More specifically, the Contract is modified as
follows:
1. Option Year Three of the Contract shall be for the period of October 1, 2025 –
September 30, 2026, at the not-to-exceed amount of $3,135,149.68.
ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS SHALL REMAIN UNCHANGED
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned parties have caused this Modification to be
signed by their duly authorized agents.
Security Assurance Management, Inc.
910 17th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006
Washington Convention and Sports
Authority t/a Events DC
801 Allen Y. Lew Place, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Signature: Signature:
Print: Print: Angie M. Gates
Title: Title: President and Chief Executive Officer
Date: Date:
Russell A. Stephens
President
06/27/2025