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Renewal of Port Everglades Security Services Contract

Original title: MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners of Broward County, Florida, granting renewal of a nonexclusive, unrestricted Port Everglades marine terminal security services franchise to Dothan Security, Inc. d/b/a DSI Security Services for a new five-year term; providing for franchise terms and conditions.

August 21, 2025

Port Everglades Security Services Government Contracting Broward County

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution determines the security service provider for Port Everglades for the next five years, impacting the operational oversight of terminal security.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Dothan Security, Inc.

The company is the recipient of the five-year franchise renewal for security services.

Port Everglades terminal users

These entities will be subject to the security services provided by DSI Security Services under the terms of the renewed franchise.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 21, 2025.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is considering a resolution to renew a five-year security services contract for Port Everglades with Dothan Security, Inc. (DSI Security Services). This , unrestricted agreement allows the company to continue providing security operations at the marine terminal.

Key Facts

The resolution grants a renewal of a nonexclusive, unrestricted marine terminal security services franchise.
The contract is awarded to Dothan Security, Inc., doing business as DSI Security Services.
The renewal term is for a duration of five years.
The item is scheduled for a public hearing.
The file number for this legislative action is 25-778.
The resolution was introduced on May 27, 2025.

Why It Matters

This resolution determines the security service provider for Port Everglades for the next five years, impacting the operational oversight of terminal security.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'nonexclusive' mean in this contract?

It means the county reserves the right to contract with other security providers for similar services at the port rather than granting a monopoly to one company.

How long will this contract last?

The renewal is for a five-year term.

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Standardized Franchise Renewal

The document follows a standard administrative pattern for renewing long-term service contracts at county-managed facilities.

Broward County Board of County Commissioners Dothan Security, Inc.

Connected Entities

organizationBroward County Board of County Commissioners“The governing body responsible for approving the franchise renewal.”Map →

locationPort Everglades“The marine terminal facility where security services will be provided.”Map →

organizationDothan Security, Inc. d/b/a DSI Security Services“The security firm seeking the five-year franchise renewal.”Map →

Sources

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