5-Addenda 1 RFP 007-26 Armed Security Guard Service.docx

TISD RFP 007-26 Addenda #1

March 13, 2026 Addendum #1: RFP 007-26 Armed Security Guard Service.

This Addendum is issued to provide responses to vendor questions received regarding RFP 007–26-Armed Security Guard Services. The information contained herein becomes part of the original solicitation documents.

Q). Are there incumbent officers at this time?

A). Temple ISD has contracted with Blue Star Security for the last two years and contract expires on May 28, 2026.

Q). What training is provided by the District?

A). Temple ISD does not provide any training for Armed Guard Contractors. It is recommended the Armed Guard Security Manager attend a 4-hour Standard Response Protocol training prior to the new school year. It is free and hosted by the Temple Police Department. Information will be provided to the awarded vendor.

Q). Is a performance required to be submitted?

A). This RFP does not require a performance bond.

Q). Are any vehicles required?

A). Temple Independent School District does not require vendors to provide company vehicles for officers assigned under this contract. All personal vehicles used by assigned personnel must be parked in designated staff parking areas and positioned in a manner that does not limit or reduce parking availability for parents, visitors, or students.

Q). The solicitation mentioned Level III and Level IV certification. The Level IV certification is a Plainclothes Personal Protection Officer (Bodyguard) certification. Is a Level III Armed Officer license sufficient?

A). Temple ISD confirms that Level III Commissioned Security Officer licensing is the required certification for armed officers assigned under this contract. The reference to Level IV certification was not intended to require Personal Protection Officer (bodyguard) credentials.

All armed guards assigned to Temple ISD must hold a current Level III Commissioned Security Officer license issued through the Texas Department of Public Safety Private Security Program and be authorized to carry a firearm while on duty.

Level IV Personal Protection Officer certification is not required for this solicitation.

Q).Is a Texas state security and business license mandatory at the time of bid submission, or can it be provided after award?

A). Temple Independent School District requires that any vendor submitting a proposal for armed guard services possess a valid Texas Private Security Contractor Company License issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety Private Security Program at the time of proposal submission.

This requirement ensures that all proposers are legally authorized to provide security guard services in the State of Texas in accordance with Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1702.

Proposals submitted by firms that do not possess the required company license at the time of submission may be deemed non-responsive. A copy of the applicable company license should be included with the proposal documentation. Verification of individual officer licenses may be required prior to the commencement of services.

Q). Is there a current contractor providing these services? If so, could you please share their profile name with their prices?

A). Yes. The current contractor providing these services is Blue Star Security. The current hourly bill rate under the existing agreement is $36.00 per hour.

Q). Could you kindly provide the budget for the current contract, and the projected budget for the new term under this RFP?

A). Temple ISD will incorporate the results of this competitive solicitation into its budgeting process for the 2026–2027 fiscal year. The District does not establish a fixed budget for this solicitation; however, the District will evaluate proposals based on best value in accordance with applicable procurement requirements

Q). What are the current or previous bill rates associated with this contract?

A). The current hourly rate under the existing contract is $36.00 per hour.

Q). What is the estimated total number of annual hours for this contract?

A). The estimated total number of annual service hours for this contract is approximately 11,952 hours for the 2026-2027 school year.

This estimate is based on 166 instructional days, with nine (9) campuses, each assigned one-armed guard for eight (8) hours per day.

Q). How many positions are required for this contract?

A). The District currently utilizes nine (9) armed guard positions across assigned campuses as outlined in the proposal.

Q). Is the current contract using vehicles? If yes, how many?

A). The current contractor does not utilize company-provided vehicles for this contract. Security personnel currently use their personal vehicles.

Q). Are there any subcontractors being used for the current contract?

A). No.

Q). Is local office mandatory to bid & is it required to be a physical or virtual office?

A). Temple ISD does not require vendors to maintain a local office to submit a proposal. However, the District may consider a vendor’s ability to provide timely supervision, management support, and operational responsiveness when evaluating proposals.

Q). How many guards per campus for Temple ISD.

A). As outlined in the RFP, TISD is requesting one, Armed Security Guard per campus covering 9 campuses.

Q). Reason Temple ISD is not continuing with American Paratus (Blue Star Security) as there Security vendor.

A). Temple Independent School District periodically conducts competitive solicitations for contracted services in accordance with Texas Education Code §44.031 to determine best value for the District.

The current contract with Blue Star Security expires May 28, 2026. The District is issuing this Request for Proposal as part of its standard procurement cycle, and all qualified vendors are encouraged to submit proposals.

Q). What is the current rate for Security.

A). The current hourly rate for armed security guard services under the existing contract is $36.00 per hour.

Q). What is the current budget line for Commissioned Officers.

A). Temple ISD budgets contracted security services within the District’s annual operating budget. Final budget allocations for commissioned officer services will be determined as part of the District’s annual budgeting process and will reflect the results of this competitive solicitation.

Q). The RFP ask for lvl 3 and IV. So is the ISD willing to pay for Level 4 PPO Rate vs 3 as there is a difference and there is a difference by DPS Standards that Security Must Follow. Or is the ISD asking that the Officer be a Level 3 and Level 4.?

A). Temple ISD requires armed security officers assigned under this contract to possess, at minimum, a Level III Commissioned Security Officer license issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety Private Security Program in accordance with Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1702.

A Level IV Personal Protection Officer (PPO) license is not required for standard campus armed guard services. Vendors may propose officers who hold additional certifications, such as Level IV, if desired; however, Temple ISD is soliciting pricing for armed security guard services consistent with Level III commissioned officer requirements.

We have listed all vendors questions so there may be some duplicate information.

All other terms, conditions and requirements of the original RFP remain the same.

All proposers must acknowledge receipt of this Addendum by signing below and including this document with their proposal submission.

Signatures: By signing this document, I agree that I have read and reviewed Addendum #1 RFP 006-26 Armed Security Guard Service.

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