Why GASQ Works

The problem isn't that buyers don't receive security quotes. The problem is that buyers have no independent way to determine whether those quotes represent the true cost of protection.

That's where GetASecurityQuote (GASQ) changes the process.

Instead of asking, "Who gave me the lowest price?" GASQ helps buyers ask, "What should this service actually cost to deliver?"

GASQ Starts With the Buyer's Cost—Not the Vendor's Price

Traditional procurement asks vendors to define the price. GASQ defines the Cost to Protect™ first.

Once the buyer understands the true cost of staffing, workforce maintenance, relief coverage, and non-productive hours, every proposal can be measured against the same independent benchmark.

This changes the conversation from price negotiation to price validation.

GASQ Measures the Total Cost of Ownership

Most buyers compare hourly rates. GASQ compares:

  • Cost to Protect™
  • Cost to Deliver Protection™
  • Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
  • Workforce Maintenance Cost
  • Hours Paid But Not Worked (HPNW)
  • Capital Recovery Opportunity

Instead of seeing only today's invoice, buyers see the complete financial picture over the life of the contract.

GASQ Makes Pricing Transparent

A vendor can submit any hourly rate. GASQ shows whether that rate is:

  • Sustainable
  • Underpriced
  • Overpriced
  • Realistic for long-term service delivery

This protects both buyers and vendors from unrealistic pricing that often results in poor service, turnover, or contract failure.

GASQ Protects Both Sides

For Buyers

  • Know your true budget before going to market.
  • Compare vendors against one standard.
  • Recover hidden costs.
  • Reduce procurement risk.
  • Improve negotiation leverage.

For Vendors

  • Demonstrate realistic pricing.
  • Educate customers on the true cost of staffing.
  • Protect profit margins.
  • Avoid underbidding.
  • Build long-term partnerships instead of winning unsustainable contracts.

GASQ Is Based on Workforce Economics

Security is a manpower-driven service. One 24/7 security post requires approximately:

  • 6 full-time employees
  • 12,480 paid hours annually
  • 8,736 productive coverage hours

Ignoring those workforce realities creates inaccurate pricing. GASQ incorporates them into every appraisal.

GASQ Turns Procurement Into Financial Management

A bank statement tells you how much money you have. A GASQ appraisal tells you how much money you may be able to recover through smarter procurement.

That's why we call it your Capital Recovery Opportunity.

The GASQ Difference

Most companies sell security services. GASQ helps organizations buy security services intelligently.

Most companies compete on price. GASQ helps buyers understand value.

Most estimates answer: "What will this cost?" GASQ answers: "What should this cost?"

Our Promise

Know Your Cost to Protect™ Before You Buy.

When buyers know their true cost of protection, they make better decisions, vendors compete on a level playing field, and security becomes a measurable business investment rather than just another expense.

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