FE BPM007009 Non-Award Letter - Law Enforcement Specialists.pdf

This is a non-award letter issued by the Arizona Department of Education on August 18, 2025, regarding Request for Proposal BPM007009 for Off-Duty School Resource and School Safety Officers. Law Enforcement Specialists Inc., the responding vendor, was notified that their proposal was received and evaluated according to the RFP criteria. The original solicitation 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 premises, ensuring student safety, and responding to potential security threats. The contract award was ultimately made to Off Duty Management, whose proposal was determined to be most advantageous to the State in accordance with A.R.S. 41-2534.

The non-award letter provides no specific information regarding pricing terms, set-asides, incumbent vendors, or funding amounts and sources. The letter indicates that this procurement may involve multiple school districts or educational jurisdictions within Arizona, with anticipated significant financial investment typical of school safety contracts. No renewal options or specific contract terms are detailed in this correspondence. Law Enforcement Specialists Inc. was invited to respond to future solicitations and directed to contact Chief Procurement Officer Braulio Garcia at braulio.garcia@azed.gov with any questions regarding the procurement outcome.