Security Services, Private Investigative Services, and Fence Rental

The Massachusetts Operational Services Division's Security Services, Private Investigative Services, and Fence Rental contract (FAC115) provides a comprehensive statewide procurement solution for a range of security and investigative services. The vehicle covers three primary service categories: security services, private investigative services, and fence rental, enabling government entities to procure critical protective and investigative resources. Purchasable services include security guard deployments, emergency security services, private investigations, and temporary fence rentals, with options for fixed-price or rate-based project structures. Services can accommodate various scenarios such as unarmed/armed personnel, wanding attendants, supervisory staff, and specialized investigative needs across different time periods including weekdays, nights, weekends, and holidays.

The contract, active from June 1, 2022 to June 30, 2027, is managed by the Massachusetts Operational Services Division and includes multiple prime contractors such as Absolute Investigations, Access Investigations, Alliance Detective & Security Services, and American Investigative Services. The statewide vehicle has an estimated total value of $50 million and covers the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, with potential usage by executive branch agencies, cities, towns, counties, public authorities, educational institutions, and other eligible entities. Contractors are required to maintain state and federal licenses, possess minimum industry experience (3 years for security services, 2 years for investigative services), and participate in a Supplier Diversity Program with commitments ranging from 1% to 10%. The contract is executed through COMMBUYS, Massachusetts' electronic marketplace, with ceiling/not-to-exceed pricing that allows for further negotiation.