HomeMy WebLinkAboutProposal (SSNW)April 24, 2025
City of Diamond Bar
Crystal Knox, Recreation Supervisor
cknox@diamondbarca.gov
RE: RFP for Diamond Bar Facilities Private Event Security
Dear Purchasing Manager,
SSNW is hereby expressing its interest in providing Unarmed security services for scheduled
events held at City facilities. This proposal highlights our approach to fulfilling the Scope of
Work requested by the City.
Sincerely,
Joe D’Amico, President
Security Services Northwest, Inc.
Security Services Northwest, Inc.
250 Center Park Way, Sequim, WA 98382
Elijah Beglyakov
(360)582-2339
ebeglyakov@ssnwhq.com
www.ssnwhq.com
SERVING THE WEST COAST, ALASKA, and NEVADA
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Proposal for RFP for Diamond Bar Facilities Private Event Security
1.PROJECT TEAM.
Here is an organizational chart highlighting our Executive Team and management structure:
Our Executive Team will be directly involved in overseeing and executing this contract. Below
are bios of each member (full resumes are attached to this proposal):
•Steve Sambar – California Operations Manager. Steve brings extensive experience as a
30-year veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department. He is the primary manager of our
California operations and will communicate daily with the City overseers of this account.
Steve has been with SSNW for five years. steve.sambar@ssnwhq.com / 213-926-9317.
•Eric Sortland - Director of Operations. Eric focuses on new client operational
onboarding. Eric is a law enforcement veteran focusing on domestic terrorism and facility
vulnerability. Eric also has ten years of managerial experience with Securitas and brings
industry expertise and knowledge of best practices to SSNW. eric@ssnwhq.com / 360-821-
1710.
•Joe D’Amico – President. Owner and founder of SSNW. Joe has over 30 years of
professional law enforcement and security experience. Joe has leveraged his focus on K-9
operations and port security to provide clients with robust security plans. joe@ssnwhq.com
/ 360-821-9001.
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2.REFERENCES.
•King County Facilities and Metro (Seattle, Bellevue, SeaTac); public housing, city site
security, and patrol; 2020-Present; $13,003,250.00, total value. Services include the
County’s Health through Housing public housing initiative sites (12 hotels), water treatment
plant security patrol, and five metro main transit stations. Contacts: Gloria Fontenot,
Facilities Manager; gfontenot@kingcounty.gov / (206) 477-4267; and Rob Pascoe, King
County Metro Security Program Manager; rpascoe@kingcounty.gov / (206) 263-6854.
•Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) (State-wide); government
facility security and patrol; 2022-Present; $1,525,085.00 total value. SSNW currently
partners with WSDOT and its Ferries Division. Current service includes 24/7 security for
the main Seattle ferry terminal and patrol and site security for several maintenance
facilities. SSNW patrols ferry pedestrian terminals with armed officers when law
enforcement is unavailable. In Spokane, SSNW is the primary security overwatch
presence for the widely publicized Camp Hope transient camp along I-90. Contacts:
Jeffrey LaMont, Regional Manager; lamontje@wsdot.wa.gov / (425) 414-1353; and Mike
Frucci, Regional Administrator for Operations & Maintenance; fruccim@wsdot.wa.gov /
(509) 324-6538.
•Take-Two Interactive Software (Petaluma and Carlsbad, CA); commercial building
entry control and security; 2022-2024. $1,560,000.00 contract value. SSNW worked with
T2 to provide corporate and development studio security to T2 subsidiaries (Rockstar
Games and 2K Games). Officers provided main lobby reception, screening, and site
security. Contact: Brian Schmidt, Senior Manager-Global Physical Security;
brischmidt@zynga.com / (510) 509-4381.
•Ignition Northwest Events (Seattle, WA). Contract Value: $21,000. 2021-Present. SSNW
has been a preferred vendor for Ignition Northwest events across Western Washington.
Events include SeaCompression, Ignition Northwest, and Critical Northwest. Ignition
Northwest focuses on providing unique and artistic parties, many of which are official
Burning Man regional events. Contact: Kendra Randolph, Event Producer;
krash@ignitionnw.org.
•Washington Department of Children, Youth and Family Services (DCYF)
(Seattle/Tacoma); displaced children protective security; 2022-Present; $16,532,160.00
total value. WA DCYF has utilized SSNW over the past two years for multiple specialized
missions, including rehabilitation camp security and safe house/hotel security for displaced
children. These services require high interpersonal and de-escalation skills not common to
routine security patrols. Contact: John Jewell, Regional Operations Manager;
jewell.john@dcyf.wa.gov / (425) 583-0263.
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3.PROJECT UNDERSTANDING.
We understand the City’s need for professional Unarmed security services to be provided at
various events held at City facilities. Thanks to our established infrastructure in the greater Los
Angeles area, providing coverage for these events will be a simple task for SSNW. All our
Officers are BSIS-certified and will be required to read and acknowledge all event post orders
before being assigned. While on duty, they will be supported by our Scheduling and Dispatch
teams, ensuring smooth communication and rapid resolutions to problems that may arise.
4.COST PROPOSAL.
The following rates are all-inclusive. Per the RFP's wording, an Overtime (OT) shift is
considered an 8½ hours or longer shift. Overtime/holiday pay is billed at x1.5. Overtime and
holiday rate multipliers do not stack.
RATE TYPE STANDARD RATE OT/HOLIDAY RATE
Unarmed Officer $60.00/hr. $90.00/HR.
ADDITIONAL TERMS:
a.Terms billed weekly, net 30.
b.All shifts have a 6-hour billing minimum.
c.Service canceled within 24 hours will be billed.
d.The Holiday Hourly Rate will be charged for services that are provided on the following
state-recognized holidays: https://www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/Pages/state-
holidays.aspx
e.Additional service requests within 48 hours will be billed 1.5x for the first 48 hours.
f.If free onsite parking or validation is not provided for officers, the City shall pay for daily
parking.
g.If customer requires SSNW to be enrolled in a vendor program, customer shall be
invoiced for the fees associated.
5.INSURANCE.
SSNW possesses the insurance coverage required for this contract, and understands that
meeting these requirements is a prerequisite for entering into an agreement with Diamond Bar.
6.INSURANCE.
SSNW agrees to the City’s Professional Service Agreement’s terms and conditions. We take
no exceptions to its contents.
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Joseph N. D’Amico, President
SECURITY SERVICES NW
250 Center Park Way
Sequim, WA 98382
360.821.9001 cell
joe@ssnwhq.com
Experience:
President & CEO: 1987 to present as President of Security Services Northwest,
K-9 Response:
Undercover:
Reserve Officer:
(SSNW). SSNW provides armored services, site security, patrol,
counter assault team, security training, maritime security, and
alarm installation and monitoring. The company is HQ in Sequim,
WA. In 2000, 2002 and 2003 SSNW was named one of the Top
100 Fastest Growing Companies in Washington State by the Puget
Sound Business Journal.
Develop and continue to manager “Police K-9 Response Program.”
Duties include K-9 response to assist both local and state agencies
in locating suspects or prisoners (over 5,000 hours).
Two years undercover narcotics officer for the Wenatchee Police
Department, and for the North Central Washington Narcotics Task
Force.
1987 - 2006 Reserve Police Officer. Wenatchee Police
Department, Bainbridge Island Police Department, and Bremerton
Police Department.
Specialized Training:
Graduated from Washington State Basic Reserve Academy under
the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission.
K-9 Handling/training under the supervision of Wenatchee Police
Department, Okanogan County Sheriff’s Department. Attended
and graduated from the Police K-9 Handler Training at Tyson
Kennels, Redwood City, California.
Completed Hazardous Materials First Responder, Washington
State Criminal Justice Training.
Completed Law Enforcement Defense Tactics (Level I),
Washington State Criminal Justice Training.
Education:
Completed Informant Development, Washington State Criminal
Justice Training.
Completed Blood Borne Pathogen Instructor Course, Washington
State Criminal Justice Training.
Certified BAC operation, Washington State Patrol. (Expired)
Completed Man Tracking for Law Enforcement, United States
Department of the Interior, National Park Service. This is a two-
day course equivalent to 16 hours.
Completed MTSA- Facility Security Officers Course, Pacific
Maritime Institute.
Completed FBI Post Blast Investigators Course 40 hrs.
Wenatchee Valley College, Associate of Applied Science
Degree, 1988.
Port Townsend High School, Diploma, 1985.
Licenses:
•Washington Department of Licensing Armed Security Officer License
•Concealed Weapons Permit
•State of Washington Board of Pharmacy License in Controlled Substance
Detection through the Drug Enforcement Agency
•Controlled Substance License Schedules 1 & 2 Narcotics, US Department of
Justice DEA
•ATF Firearms Sales, Manufacturing and Destructive Devices License
Professional Organizations:
Member, Washington Burglar & Fire Alarm Association
Member, National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association
Member, Helicopter Association International
Member, Marine Exchange of Puget Sound
Member, Washington Arms Collectors
Member, National Rifle Association
Member, 2nd Amendment Foundation
Member, Navy League of the United States
US Patent Holder
#10950110
Location based security alert system
Abstract: Systems and methods for managing threats at target locations of networked
subscriber devices. The system may include a server connected to a network such that the
server manages threats at the target locations and at threat locations. Networked subscriber
devices alert respective users when the respective target locations coincide with a given
threat location. The server notifies the users of respective solutions to threats and respective
solution providers.
Type: Grant
Filed: February 7, 2017
Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
Assignee: SECURITY SERVICES NORTHWEST, INC.
Inventor: Joseph N. D'Amico
Board of Director
Chairman, Security Services NW
Chairman, Fort Discovery Corp.
Chairman, Shepherd Shield Corp.
Career Highlights
Eric Sortland
Tacoma, WA 98407
253-722-4465
Es22batman@yahoo.com
-Averaged a 94% client satisfaction rating throughout my employment (95th percentile)
-Provided investigative and domestic terrorism critical incident, risk management & response and crime
prevention services to fortune 500 Clients regarding personnel, civil, procedural and criminal matters.
-Ranked 1st out of 132 DMs in client customer service satisfaction, profitability, rate increase and organic
growth. Cultivated most profitably client portfolio in north America 2017-2021
-Successfully conducted countless criminal felony, misdemeanor, fraud, internal, civil, collective bargaining
agreements-union, corporate, and employment complex investigations as an investigator and directing
multiple investigators within the criminal justice environment in numerous geographic locations.
-Intervention efforts by my team during the 2020 protests in Seattle saved millions in costs and we proudly
delivered our services in a professional manner resulting in zero injuries to clients' personnel
-Retired 28 years of law enforcement managing and investigating criminal/civil matters multiple technical
investigative teams within various divisions. Major crimes detective, Incident Investigations Multi-
Jurisdictional Task Force, Investigations Division Commander
-Responsible for operations, complex investigations and deescalating volatile circumstances and events
Securitas – District Manager Seattle WA 2017 –2021
•Responsible for cultivating favorable client relationships while supplying security services
•Provided subject matter expertise and direction in conducting specialized and productive corporate
fraud/theft investigations
•Identified and redressed injuries stemming from unlawful conduct in a manner that made our clients
whole
•Successfully directed human resources, background and employment law matters to favorable outcomes
•Managed, consulted and provided extensive security and investigative services to seventy-six
corporate national accounts
•Created tailored preventative policies and procedures significantly reducing or eliminating
infiltration, vulnerabilities to loss and reduction in assets
U.S Security Associates – Branch Manager WA & OR 2014 - 2015
•Responsible for the profitable and successful management of 400 employees providing security services
to include: LP, ORC, Asset Protection, Intellectual Properties, Facilities, Access Control and special
events
•Provided subject matter expertise and direction in conducting specialized and productive corporate
fraud/theft investigations; resulting in the recovery and discovery of individuals-groups responsible for the
unlawful penetration/exposure.
Contracted (Self) Employment/Technical Consultant 2011-Present
•Consult and collaborate with entertainment and legal industries regarding marketing, production &
advertising firms who represent regional and national products and services:
o Criminal DefenseoCommercial Voice OveroWeb CommercialoAnimated Voice-Over CharacterizationoRegional TV CommercialsoNBC Peacock productions for Investigation Discovery Channel – technical consultant
o Character Readings for screen writers in script and character development
Law Enforcement Div. Commander/Support Services Division 2004 – 2011
•Coordinated and directed all personnel and activities concerning records, internal auditing, criminal,
internal and pre-employment background investigations, case management, evaluation of personnel,
training & career development of personnel, property & evidence management & coordination.
•Coordinate, manage, supervise and development productive partnerships with individuals & groups
while providing security & safety platforms during specialized events.
•Managed resources, personnel and procedures for Emergency 911 Communication Police & Fire Com
Center resources and personnel
Incident Commander/Multi-Jurisdictional Major Crimes Task Force 2005 – 2010
•Coordinated, directed and supervised multi-agency personnel and resources in the successful planning
and execution of complex criminal, civil, employment and external investigations.
•Routinely and successfully demonstrated timely and effective execution of assignments, events,
operations, and team members during highly critical-stressful and rapidly changing circumstances.
Commander/Field Services 1997 – 2005
•Coordinated, & directed all personnel and activities concerning patrol, traffic, field officer training.
•Coordinated, directed & supervised special operations to include large concert events, World Trade
Organization-riots in Seattle, Neo-Nazi demonstrations, Goodwill Games, State Department Executive
Dignitary protection as well as a multitude of members of the entertainment industry.
Sergeant 1993 – 1996
•Field supervision, management, and direction of patrol & investigative personnel.
•Supervised all critical incident, emergency-in progress and day-to-day field operations/projects.
Major Crimes Detective/Investigations 1990 – 1993
•Criminal investigations, including all major crimes against persons & property, internal, pre- employment
background, narcotics, specializing in interview & interrogation and major crimes.
•Extensive expertise & experience in courtroom preparation & testimony.
•Extensive experience in state and federal labor law as a guild and management representative.
Police Officer/Patrol/Trainer 1984 - 1990
•Responded to all in-progress crimes, community interaction, preliminary field investigation, accident
investigation, crime prevention, traffic enforcement and community oriented policing.
•Instructor at the police academy in Drug Awareness Resistance Education & Advanced Defensive Tactics &
Impact weapons. Participated in B.L.E.A curriculum development & implementation.
•Taught in public school system to elementary, junior & senor school students regarding self- esteem,
drug & alcohol prevention/education, etc.
TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS VITAE
-Washington State Criminal Justice Police Academy (Graduated 2nd Academically & Overall)
-Homicide Investigation
-Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence & Stalking Investigations
-Advanced Criminal Investigation Techniques & Internal/Employment Investigations-Background
-Narcotics Investigations
-Undercover School Operations
-Criminal Investigative Analysis & Pre-Employment Interview
-Financial Investigative Techniques
o Corporate Fraud
o Bank Fraud
o Cyber Crimes and Infiltration
o Communications Fraud
o Asset Forfeiture & Money Laundering
o Telecommunications Fraud
o Hi-Tech Crimes & Identity Theft
-(A.T.F) Investigations-Illegal Firearms, Explosives & Arson
-(F.B.I) Reid Interview & Interrogation Methodologies basic & advanced disciplines
-(F.B.I) Hostage Negotiations/Advanced
-(F.B.I) Surveillance Techniques
-(F.B.I) Psychological Profiling
-Crisis Intervention – For High Risk Behaviors & Acute Illnesses
- F.E.M.A. ICS-700 & ICS-800
o Intermediate Incident Command for Expanding Incidents
o Advanced Incident Command & General Staff
- F.E.M.A. ICS-100, ICS-200 and ICS-275
o Pre-Incident Indicators of Terrorism
o Domestic Extremist Groups including their Ideologies, Activities and Tactics
o Role of the Emergency Operations Center in Community Preparedness, Response &Recovery
o Introduction to the Incident Command System
-Western States Information Network
o International & Domestic Terrorism
o Animal/Environmental Criminal Extremist
-Criminal Investigation Techniques – Crime Scene Investigation
-Crime Prevention & Theory
-Criminal Investigative Analysis
-Investigations into Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence & Stalking
-Civil Disobedience, Command & Control, Preparation & Planning & Media Relations
-Tactical Supervision & Deployment of Critical Incidents
-Policy Development & Pre-Tort Litigation
-Employment Liability
-Employment Background Investigations
-Pre-Employment Interviewing
-Violence in the Workplace (Prevention & Resolution)
-Intervention for High-Risk Behaviors & Acute Illness
-First Level Supervisor WA State Certificate
-Mid-Level Management WA State Certificate
-Executive Management WA State Certificate
-Defensive Tactics Instructor/Advanced
-Impact Weapons Instructor
-Firearms & Defensive Shotgun Instructor
-Emergency Vehicle Operations & P.I.T Instructor W.S.P.
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Steven S. Sambar
(213) 926-9317 Steve.sambar@ssnwhq.com
________________________________________________________________
Accomplished professional with 35 years of law enforcement and security experience, specializing
in managing personnel, investigations, training, planning, operations and safety logistics. Hands-
on team approach with the ability to foster consensus among diverse groups and resources while
utilizing exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Pride in problem solving and
possess the ability to assess needs and overcome challenges
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE / ASSIGNMENTS
Security Services Northwest, Sequim, Washington
Director of Operations, Southern California: 2019-present
Directed and managed security contracts/personnel throughout California involving
technology, residential and financial institutions.
Los Angeles Police Department, Los Angeles California
Captain: 2009-2017
● Commanding Officer, Major Crimes Division.
o Liaison with Homeland Security, Federal Bureau of Investigations, Drug
Enforcement Administration, United States Secret Service, State Department and
other Federal Law Enforcement and Intelligence Units.
o Management oversight of Los Angeles Police Department/FBI Joint Terrorism
Task Force (JTTF)
o Management oversight of intelligence gathering efforts for both domestic and
international terrorism cases.
o Intelligence and Investigative commander of significant events within Los
Angeles, i.e. Presidential visits, Emmys, Grammys, Academy Awards and
significant crimes involving arson, terrorism and organized crime.
● Patrol Commanding Officer, Topanga Area. Managed patrol operations of approximately
200 police officers.
o Briefed the Chief of Police on significant matters concerning the safety and
security of the City of Los Angeles.
o Prepared investigative reports concerning employee misconduct coupled with
recommendations to the Chief of Police concerning discipline matters.
o Board chair-member to evaluate police misconduct.
Lieutenant: 2004-2009
● Patrol Watch Commander, West Valley Area.
o Coordinated all aspects of patrol functions during the assigned watch.
o Managed all tactical and field operations, barricaded suspects, missing children,
officer-involved shootings and administrative investigations.
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o Reviewed Complaint Investigations, Pursuits and Use of Force incidents and
prepared written critiques and recommendations for improvement.
o Coordinated special events, responsible for organizing and policing large venues
such as ethnic festivals, public demonstrations and parades.
o Engaged in numerous public speaking engagements, provided on-camera press
releases and radio interviews.
o Engaged in community relations efforts and participated in Community/Police
Advisory Committee functions.
o Provided on-going training to subordinate employees.
● Lieutenant Officer-in-Charge, West Valley and Devonshire Area Gang and Narcotic
Units.
o Managed personnel investigating all aspects of gang and narcotic activity.
o Coordinated and provided oversight of criminal and administrative investigations.
o Oversaw the service of arrest and search warrants of gang and narcotic operations.
o Prepared and reviewed audits and reports of gang and narcotic activity.
o Briefed the Chief of Police concerning gang and narcotic suppression and
operations.
● Detective Commanding Officer, West Valley Detective Division.
o Managed detective personnel investigating all aspects of homicide, rape, burglary,
robbery, domestic violence and theft crimes.
o Coordinated specialized training and ensured sufficient tactical supplies and
equipment.
o Maintained liaison with various Department entities.
o Officer in Charge at crime scenes, prepared reports, commendations, prepared
subordinate rating reports.
o Coordinated and provided oversight of criminal investigations and
recommendations for prosecution.
o Oversaw the service of arrest and search warrants.
o Prepared and reviewed audits unique to detective operations.
Sergeant/Detective: 1996-2004
● Field Supervisor, Hollywood and Foothill Division.
o Coordinated and attended community meetings and maintained control of project
assignments.
o Conducted personnel complaint investigations and completed detailed audits and
related written reports.
o Performed all aspects of field supervision to line police officers.
o Completed performance evaluations for police officers and civilian employees.
● Sergeant, Internal Affairs Division.
o Investigated employee misconduct and allegations of police misconduct.
o Federal taskforce member investigating police corruption.
o Adjutant to the Commanding Officer, Internal Affairs Division.
o Conducted integrity audits of Department employees.
● Detective, Van Nuys Detective Division and Detective Support Division.
o Investigated crimes of homicide and burglary. Prepared and initiated search and
arrest warrants.
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o Collected evidence related to homicide and burglary crimes.
o Relocated witnesses within the witness relocation program.
o Provided court testimony.
o Located, interviewed and arrested fugitives.
Police Officer: 1985-1996
● Patrol Officer, Van Nuys Division and Metropolitan Division
o Training Officer; trained probationary officers in all aspects of field police work.
o Completed comprehensive written ratings detailing the work performance of new
probationary employees.
o First responder to major incidents, directing and managing emergencies.
o Investigated traffic accidents, enforced and educated public of traffic safety,
provided court testimony.
o Driver and security aid to the Mayor of the City of Los Angeles.
o Provided security and protection to visiting dignitaries and witnesses.
SECURITY CLEARANCE
Maintained a Top-Secret Security Clearance with SCI (FBI) 2012-2017
EDUCATION
California State University Northridge, Bachelor of Science in Marketing
Professional Training
● Graduate of the Los Angeles Police Academy
● Senior Management Institute for Police, Boston University
● Attended Counter-Terrorism seminar, Israel
● Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Leadership in Counter-Terrorism (LinCT) Program
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
Recipient of over 1900 hours of specialized training in a variety of leadership and managerial
subjects, as well as police-related curriculum, including:
● Advanced Training School – Extremist and Terrorist Threats Course, 24 hours
● Supervisor Training Program, 38 hours
● Critical Incident Decision Making – HYDRA Simulation, 24 hours
● Undercover Operations / Tactical Response, 8 hours
● Weapons of Mass Destruction: Law Enforcement Response Actions; Protective
Measures; and CDEP, 24 hours
● Leadership for Employee Relations, 16 hours
● Incident Command System (ICS-300 and 400), 32 hours
● FEMA-National Incident Mgmt System IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800, 8 hours
● Unified Command Seminar, 16 hours
● Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS), 32 hours
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●POST Management Course, 72 hours
●Command Officer Program, 72 hours
●Watch Commander School, 40 hours
●Supervisory Course, 160 hours
●Internal Affairs Investigation Course, 24 hours
●Detective Course, 80 hours
●Juvenile Procedures School, 24 hours
●Civil Unrest Response, 16 hours
●Surveillance Techniques Course, 24 hours
●Law Enforcement Intelligence Unit training/seminars, 120 hours
●Recipient of over 50 written commendations for outstanding duty performance and
actions above the call of duty.
CERTIFICATIONS / PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS – past / present
FEMA Law Enforcement Protective Measures for CBRNE Incidents
POST Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, Supervisory, & Management Certificate
POST Leadership for Employee Relations
International Association of Chiefs of Police
Police Executive Research Forum
Senior Management Institute for Police
Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Units – Secretary/Treasurer