RFP_5000_JOG3035_ADD_3_v1.pdf

This is Solicitation Addendum No. 3 to RFP 5000 JOG3035, issued by the City of Austin Financial Services – Central Procurement on September 9, 2026, addressing the citywide security guard and mobile patrol services solicitation. The addendum clarifies corrections to previous addendum responses and provides guidance on account manager billing practices. The original solicitation seeks security services across multiple city departments including Austin Facilities Management, Austin Water, Austin Energy, Austin Parks and Recreation, Austin Public Library, Austin Convention Center, and other municipal departments. The estimated monthly hours total approximately 50,837 across three service groups, with labor categories including Supervisor/Lead positions, Security Guards, Mobility Security Services, and Security Operations Center roles. Proposals were due September 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM CT, with written questions having closed on August 25, 2026 at 2:00 PM CT. The contract commences upon execution with the City retaining the option to extend upon written notice.

Addendum No. 3 clarifies that an Account Manager may be separately billable only when expressly identified in the applicable Department Scope of Work and Price Sheet, with Austin Energy's estimated annual hours for this position not to exceed 1,992 hours. Pricing must be all-inclusive with no separate charges for administrative costs, overhead, maintenance, insurance, or transportation. Contractors must demonstrate five consecutive years of similar security services experience, provide three client references, carry comprehensive insurance coverage including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability, Business Automobile Liability, Crime insurance, Environmental Impairment/Pollution Liability, and Employment Practices Liability, and comply with the City of Austin Living Wage requirements. All personnel must meet wage theft certification requirements. 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. The City reserves the right to make single or multiple awards based on overall low cost, individual line items, or any combination deemed advantageous.