STAFFINGAPPROVED

City of Palo Alto Awards Staffing Contract to Orion Security (April 2026)

The Palo Alto City Council approved a one-year, $1.7 million agreement with Orion Security to staff 24/7 rail safety monitors at all city at-grade rail crossings starting February 23, 2026. The contract cost is split equally between the City and the Palo Alto Unified School District as part of an emergency suicide prevention effort.

Status
APPROVED
Document date
April 15, 2026
Contract type
STAFFING
Vendor
Orion Security
Agency
City of Palo Alto · CA

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount
$1.7 million (cost split equally between the City and PAUSD)
Contract type
STAFFING
Contract term
1-year agreement beginning February 23, 2026
Renewal date
2027-02-23
Renewal
Initial 1-year term beginning February 23, 2026; any continuation beyond this term will require new funding and Council direction, with potential ongoing partnership with PAUSD.
Document type
AgendaPacket
Source document
City of Palo Alto Council Special Meeting Agenda Packet April 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the staffing contract by City of Palo Alto?

Orion Security was awarded this staffing contract by City of Palo Alto, as recorded on April 15, 2026. The contract value is $1.7 million (cost split equally between the City and PAUSD).

How much is the Orion Security contract with City of Palo Alto worth?

The Orion Security contract with City of Palo Alto is valued at $1.7 million (cost split equally between the City and PAUSD), covering staffing work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Staffing contract, documented as a agendapacket record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in City of Palo Alto Council Special Meeting Agenda Packet April 2026 (AgendaPacket), dated April 15, 2026 from City of Palo Alto. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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