UNIFORMS, OTHER EQUIPMENT, ETC. The contractor shall provide all necessary police type uniforms, personal equipment, firearms, etc., for the guards. Uniforms shall be neat, clean, and all matching in appearance. Shall conform to the statutory provisions of the Ohio Revised Code, Chapter 4749 – Private Investigators, and regulations issued by the Ohio Department of Commerce. Specifically, Regulation Code-5-16 Uniforms for “Private Investigators,” and the Cincinnati Police Division regulations covering “Private Police” uniforms, promulgated under the provisions of Article IV, Section 5 of the Cincinnati Administrative Code. FIREARMS Guards must be armed with a side arm and ammunition furnished by the Contractor at all times. Guards must be legally eligible to carry and use a firearm. Guards must have demonstrated proficiency in the use and safe handling of the side arm they carry. Guards must carry a valid Firearms Bearer (F.A.B.) card issued by the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Division of Homeland Security, with the current guard Contractor, prior to being assigned to any office location listed in this Contract. A copy of the card must be provided to the Health Department at Contract commencement. Guards must have successfully completed a twenty (20) hour basic firearm training program approved by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission and in accordance with ORC Chapter 4749, showing the recertification date, and the guard name, have current re-certification of said training, or submit evidence of former police or military police or equivalent training. Proof of completion must be provided to the Health Department upon Contract commencement and prior to guard starting at any location. Armed guard coverage may be increased or decreased due to the agency’s needs, at the sole discretion of the agency. SERVICE REQUIRED Because of the necessity to instruct the contractor’s personnel in their duties and because of their need to familiarize themselves with the City personnel and the daily routine, it is preferred that the same guards be furnished for regular scheduled services. The contractor shall provide continuous supervision and shall make frequent inspections of their personnel on the premises. The contractor shall distribute a list of all emergency telephone numbers to his/her personnel employed at the site, including supervisory personnel. Service shall include guard coverage to establish: • Security protection against fire, theft, and vandalism • Employee and visitor identification • Control of vehicular traffic, maintain order and supervise parking • Other measures necessary for maximum security
