HORIZONS_DECLINATION_Re__Request_for_Security_Guard_Services_-_BDD_12.9.25_(1).pdf

This file is an email correspondence declining a security services procurement opportunity, related to the City of Santa Fe's Invitation to Bid for Security Guard Services at the Buckman Direct Diversion (BDD) facility in Santa Fe County, New Mexico. The City seeks qualified security firms to provide armed and unarmed security guard services, including mobile patrol, stationary post coverage, and foot patrols. The tentative patrol schedule requires Monday through Friday coverage from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. and full 24-hour coverage on weekends. Security personnel must hold valid New Mexico RLD Level 3 Security Guard Registration and possess bilingual capability in English and Spanish (preferred). Written questions are due March 5, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., with responses provided by March 9, 2026. Bids are due April 6, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., submitted electronically through the OpenGov Procurement Portal, with bid opening conducted via Microsoft Teams the same date. The contract term is ten years from the date of final approval signature, the maximum allowable term under New Mexico law for general services agreements.

Pricing is structured on an hourly basis with separate line items for Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 guards, supervisors, and account managers, including separate rates for overtime and holiday work, with specific award values to be determined in Exhibit A and subject to 8.1875% Gross Receipts Tax. The City may apply local business preference of up to six percent for resident businesses meeting certificate requirements. Horizons of New Mexico (WorkQuest), a State Use Act vendor specializing in employment services for individuals with disabilities, was initially contacted regarding service availability but declined the procurement opportunity on December 9, 2025. Contractors are responsible for all operational expenses including vehicles, fuel, and equipment, with no mileage or fuel reimbursement provided by the City. The contractor must maintain professional liability insurance with minimum coverage of $2,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 in the aggregate under a Commercial General Liability policy, naming the Buckman Direct Diversion Board as an additional insured. Either party may terminate the agreement with 30 days written notice.