Built for High-Stakes Projects

When public infrastructure demands accountability, seamless coordination, and strict access control, Prime contractors rely on security partners who truly understand the environment. On a $114.4M U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project, CSSI delivers the rigorous, BSIS-licensed oversight required to keep massive civil builds safe, secure, and on schedule.

CSSI is proud to support the Folsom Dam Raise Project as a subcontractor to Folsom Dam Constructors, providing unarmed security services for one of California’s most significant flood protection initiatives. The project will increase flood mitigation capacity for the greater Sacramento region and strengthen protections for hundreds of thousands of residents.

5/5

Exceptional Client Rating Across All Performance Categories

500K
Safeguarding Infrastructure Protecting 500,000 Residents & $58B in Assets
60+
Months of Continuous, Compliant Site Oversight (2024–2028)
$114M
$114 million multi-contractor site

Project Summary

CSSI supports Folsom Dam Constructors (FDC), a joint venture of California Engineering Contractors Inc. and Shimmick Construction Company, with comprehensive unarmed security services for the Folsom Dam Raise. This massive flood-protection initiative by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) involves raising the main dam, spillway, and wing dams up to 3.5 feet to drastically reduce flood risks for the greater Sacramento region.

Industry

Federal Infrastructure / Heavy Civil Construction

Timeline

2024-2028

Role / Contribution

  • Gate operations
  • Access control
  • Escorts
  • Patrols
  • Reporting
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The Problem

Challenge Statement

Folsom Dam Constructors needed an on-site team that could manage daily traffic, protect equipment, and support the Folsom Dam Raise, a large, multi‑year federal project.

Key Pain Points

  • Multiple access points
  • High daily traffic
  • Equipment exposure
  • Need for consistent oversight

Solution

What We Built

CSSI supplied a team of trained officers who support daily operations, maintain visibility, and help keep the site secure.

Key Features / Deliverables

CSSI security checkpoints operate in lockstep with local public safety agencies, including the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department.
CSSI utilizes dedicated mobile units to maintain rapid response times and consistent visibility across the sprawling dam infrastructure.
  • Access control and gate staffing
    • Enforcing entry/exit procedures and verifying personnel and vehicle authorizations to maintain site integrity.
  • Foot and perimeter patrols
    • Conducting rigorous foot and perimeter patrols to deter theft, vandalism, and unauthorized entry.
  • Daily activity logs and incident reporting
    • Maintaining daily activity logs, incident reports, and immediate safety hazard reporting to keep project leaders informed.
  • Coordination with project management
  • Escorting personnel and vehicles

Proof of Performance

Don’t just take our word for it. Following a rigorous evaluation by Folsom Dam Constructors leadership, CSSI was awarded a perfect 5/5 “Exceptional” performance rating across all measured criteria.
Exceptional

ScorecardStaff Quality & Licensing

Exceptional
Delivery Requirements
Exceptional
Overall Customer Satisfaction
“Comprehensive Security Services, Inc. provides ongoing unarmed security guard services… maintaining high visibility to deter theft, vandalism, and unauthorized access, enforce site-specific safety and security protocols, and coordinate with local law enforcement when necessary.”
Scott Sandkohl
Project Engineer & Construction Administrator, Folsom Dam Constructors

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