FE BPM007009 Non-Award Letter - Cascadia.pdf

This is a non-award letter from the Arizona Department of Education regarding Request for Proposal BPM007009 for Off-Duty School Resource and School Safety Officers. The RFP was posted on June 12, 2025, with a response deadline of July 11, 2025. The procurement sought qualified law enforcement personnel to provide off-duty security functions within school environments, including monitoring school premises, ensuring student safety, and responding to potential security threats. Prospective vendors were required to demonstrate expertise in school safety protocols, maintain current law enforcement certifications, and provide personnel with appropriate training and background clearances. The contract award was made to Off Duty Management, which was determined to be the most advantageous proposal to the State in accordance with A.R.S. 41-2534.

Cascadia Global Security, Inc. submitted a proposal but was not selected for award. The non-award letter, dated August 18, 2025, was issued by Chief Procurement Officer Braulio Garcia. No specific pricing, budget allocation, set-aside designations, or contract term information is disclosed in the non-award notification. The letter invites Cascadia Global Security to respond to future solicitations and provides contact information for the procurement officer should the unsuccessful bidder have additional questions regarding the evaluation.