Security Guards (Amendment 0001)- Albuquerque Indian Health Center - Albuquerque, NM

The Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service (IHS), a component of the Department of Health and Human Services, is soliciting quotes for security guard services at the Albuquerque Indian Health Center. The Request for Quote (RFQ) seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive security coverage, including 24-hour coverage with one guard and 12.5-hour coverage with three guards, Monday through Friday. Contractors must be licensed by the State of New Mexico as a private patrol operator and provide qualified security personnel capable of performing foot patrols, entry control, parking management, security surveillance, and emergency response. Quotes will be evaluated based on technical capability, availability, past performance, and pricing, with non-price factors considered more important than price. Potential vendors must submit questions by 5:30 pm MDT on April 28, 2025, and final quotes are due by 5:30 pm MDT on May 6, 2025.

This solicitation is a Total Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside, meaning only quotes from ISBEE vendors will be considered. The contract will cover a base period from September 1, 2025, through August 30, 2026, with potential option years extending through August 30, 2030. The total annual service hours will be approximately 8,736 hours for 24-hour coverage and 9,750 hours for 12.5-hour coverage. Successful contractors must comply with federal background check requirements, specifically a Tier 2 (SF85P) Federal background check, and security staff must possess a New Mexico state Level 1 Guard Card. The place of performance is located in Albuquerque, NM 87106, and the procurement falls under NAICS category 561612 for Security Guards and Patrol Services. Contractors will be required to adhere to the U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination, which establishes minimum wage rates and benefits for service contract workers.