RFP_5000_JOG3035_ADD_1_v1.pdf

This is a Solicitation Addendum issued by Austin Financial Services—Central Procurement for RFP 5000 JOG3035, pertaining to citywide security guard and mobile patrol services for the City of Austin, Texas. The original solicitation requested proposals for routine security, mobile patrol, crowd management, and event security services across multiple city departments including Austin Facilities Management, Austin Water, Austin Energy, Austin Parks and Recreation, Austin Public Library, and Austin Convention Center. The scope encompasses approximately 50,837 monthly hours distributed across three groups: Group A (36,424 hours for large departments), Group B (12,858 hours for remaining departments), and Group C (1,555 hours for convention center events). Addendum No. 1, issued August 31, 2026, extends the solicitation due date from September 8, 2026 to September 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM CT, with written questions previously due August 25, 2026 at 2:00 PM CT. Offerors must return one copy of the addendum with their response or risk rejection; all other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

The addendum clarifies that insurance requirements have been updated in the Standard Terms and Conditions, Version 2, specifically in Section 1.41(B)(ii). Contractors must carry comprehensive insurance prior to commencement, including Workers' Compensation with Employers' Liability ($100,000 per accident, $500,000 disease limits), Commercial General Liability ($500,000 per occurrence), Business Automobile Liability ($500,000 per occurrence), Crime insurance ($2,000,000), Environmental Impairment/Pollution Liability ($1,000,000 per claim), and Employment Practices Liability ($1,000,000). All insurers must hold an A.M. Best rating of B+VII or better and be authorized in Texas, with the City named as additional insured. Pricing must be all-inclusive with no separate charges for administrative costs, overhead, maintenance, insurance, or transportation. Evaluation criteria weight qualifications and experience at 35 points, proposed solution and staffing plan at 33 points, price at 20 points, and optional local and small business preferences at up to 6 points each. Contractors must demonstrate five consecutive years of similar experience, provide three client references, and comply with City of Austin Living Wage requirements. The City reserves the right to make single or multiple awards and may extend the contract upon written notice.