Unarmed Guard Services - Smithsonian

Added: Sep 22, 2017 2:54 pm

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Pls find Attached the Second of Two (2of2) Questions and Answers Documents.

This Questions and Answers Document is entitled "SIs-QnA-Sol10033-2of2..."


Also, Pls find Attached the CBA Wage Determinations that delineate Wages and Fringes; also, states the CBA Requirment regarding Holidays, Brereavement Leave, and Vacations.

The CBA Document is entitled "CBA-Wages-F17SOL10033..."

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Added: Sep 20, 2017 8:03 pm

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Pls find Attached the First of Two (1of2) Questions and Answers Documents.  The Second of Two (2of2) will soon be Posted.

This First Attachment is entitled "SIs-QnA-SOL10033-1of2."

NOTE No.1:  The Questions that are Answered were Properly Submitted--within the time Period for Submitting Questions.

NOTE No. 2:  A second Attachment has been added.  Said attachment flows from said Question(s) presented for Answers.

This Second Attachment is entitled "OPS Uniform Guidelines."


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Added: Sep 19, 2017 9:08 am

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Proposal Due Date Changed to September 29, 2017, 3:00p.m.--Local Time in Washington, D.C.

NOTE:  THERE WILL BE NO! ADDITIONAL PROPOSAL DUE DATE CHANGES.


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Added: Sep 06, 2017 9:18 am

Question Submittal End Date is Changed to September 08, 2017.



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Proposal Due Date Changed to September 22, 2017, 3:00pm--Local Time in Washington, D.C.

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Added: Aug 15, 2017 9:50 am

IMPORTANT DATES CHANGE

Question Submittal End Date is Changed to -- August 30, 2017;

AND

PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL DUE DATE CHANGED TO -- SEPTEMBER 08, 2017.

Added: Aug 02, 2017 10:15 am

Details regarding the pending Site Visit, scheduled for August 09, 2017, has been finalized.


                                             SEE ATTACHED FILE
            --Entitled: "Site Visit-Aug 9-Unarmed Guard Contract--8022017"

Added: May 31, 2017 10:11 am Modified: Jul 25, 2017 8:48 amTrack Changes The Smithsonian Institution ("SI") has begun its Search for a Contractor to Provide Unarmed Guard Services. Said services will be provided at multiple SI's sites located in multiple states-including, but not necessarily limited to, Washington, D.C., Maryland, New York, and Virginia.

SI is seeking a Contractor to provide management, payroll, supervision, breaks, manpower, equipment, and supplies necessary to provide Unarmed Guard services. Said services shall consist of, but not necessarily limited to, routine fixed post, Visitor Screening Posts, K-9 Detection Teams, and roving patrol duties to provide customer service and to assure safety and protection for occupants and property against injury, molestation, vandalism, theft, trespass, fire, and any other events/activities detrimental to the security of such persons and property. The Contractor must supply management and operations personnel to insure that services will be performed in a professional manner; and the administration of such services shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

Capabilities-Including, but not necessarily limited to, the following:

• The Respondent's current legal ability to provide contract security services in Washington-DC, Maryland, Virginia, and New York City;

• The Respondent's length of time providing contract security services in Washington-DC, Maryland, Virginia, and New York City, identifying at least 1 year of continuous service in each identified jurisdiction;

• The Respondent's current staffing levels in Washington-DC, Maryland, Virginia, and New York City demonstrating a minimum current volume of 500 officers collectively;

• The Respondent's experience servicing museums, cultural properties and/or open campus environments where a high degree of customer interaction along with the protection of critical assets is the primary function. Without verifiable experience in one or more categories the submission will not be considered;

• The Respondent's current staffing levels along with their hiring, screening and retention process. A minimum of 500 regional officers and/or 1000 national officers with a regional retention rate that demonstrates a reduction in turnover annually;

• The Respondent's current and prior experience providing contract security services to the federal Government or a similarly structured entity. Respondents must demonstrate a minimum of 1 year of continuous service to be considered.

                 SEE ATTACHED FILE FOR THE ACTUAL SOLICITATION.

Added: Jun 30, 2017 9:45 am Modified: Jul 25, 2017 8:48 amTrack Changes

Added: Jul 17, 2017 2:39 pm Modified: Jul 25, 2017 8:48 amTrack Changes

Added: Jul 17, 2017 2:39 pm Post Date of Solicitaation has been moved to on or before July 24, 2017.

Added: Jun 30, 2017 9:45 am Revision:

*The Date that the RFP will be Posted has been Changed. 

*The RFP will be Posted on or before July 17, 2017.

Added: May 31, 2017 10:11 am Modified: May 31, 2017 2:03 pmTrack Changes The Smithsonian Institution ("SI") intends to issue a Solicitation/"Request for Proposals" ("RFP") for Unarmed Guard services. Said services will be provided in at multiple SI's sites located in multiple states-including, but not necessarily limited to, Washington, D.C., Maryland, New York, and Virginia.

It is SI's intent to issue (post on FedBizOpps) a Request for Proposals the latter part of June-anticipated to be on or before June 30, 2017.

SI is seeking a Contractor to provide management, payroll, supervision, breaks, manpower, equipment, and supplies necessary to provide Unarmed Guard services. Said services shall consist of, but not necessarily limited to, routine fixed post, Visitor Screening Posts, K-9 Detection Teams, and roving patrol duties to provide customer service and to assure safety and protection for occupants and property against injury, molestation, vandalism, theft, trespass, fire, and any other events/activities detrimental to the security of such persons and property. The Contractor must supply management and operations personnel to insure that services will be performed in a professional manner; and the administration of such services shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

Capabilities-Including, but not necessarily limited to, the following:

• The Respondent's current legal ability to provide contract security services in Washington-DC, Maryland, Virginia, and New York City;

• The Respondent's length of time providing contract security services in Washington-DC, Maryland, Virginia, and New York City, identifying at least 1 year of continuous service in each identified jurisdiction;

• The Respondent's current staffing levels in Washington-DC, Maryland, Virginia, and New York City demonstrating a minimum current volume of 500 officers collectively;

• The Respondent's experience servicing museums, cultural properties and/or open campus environments where a high degree of customer interaction along with the protection of critical assets is the primary function. Without verifiable experience in one or more categories the submission will not be considered;

• The Respondent's current staffing levels along with their hiring, screening and retention process. A minimum of 500 regional officers and/or 1000 national officers with a regional retention rate that demonstrates a reduction in turnover annually;

• The Respondent's current and prior experience providing contract security services to the federal Government or a similarly structured entity. Respondents must demonstrate a minimum of 1 year of continuous service to be considered.

Added: May 31, 2017 10:11 am Modified: May 31, 2017 1:59 pmTrack Changes The Smithsonian Institution ("SI") intends to issue a Solicitation/"Request for Proposals" ("RFP") for Unarmed Guard services. Said services will be provided in at multiple SI's sites located in multiple states-including, but not necessarily limited to, Washington, D.C., Maryland, New York, and Virginia.

It is SI's intent to issue (post on FedBizOpps) a Request for Proposals the latter part of June-anticipated to be on or before June 30, 2017.

SI is seeking a Contractor to provide management, payroll, supervision, breaks, manpower, equipment, and supplies necessary to provide Unarmed Guard services. Said services shall consist of routine fixed post, Visitor Screening Posts, K-9 Detection Teams, and roving patrol duties to provide customer service and to assure safety and protection for occupants and property against injury, molestation, vandalism, theft, trespass, fire, and any other events/activities detrimental to the security of such persons and property. The Contractor must supply management and operations personnel to insure that services will be performed in a professional manner; and the administration of such services shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

Capabilities-Including, but not necessarily limited to, the following:

• The Respondent's current legal ability to provide contract security services in Washington-DC, Maryland, Virginia, and New York City;

• The Respondent's length of time providing contract security services in Washington-DC, Maryland, Virginia, and New York City, identifying at least 1 year of continuous service in each identified jurisdiction;

• The Respondent's current staffing levels in Washington-DC, Maryland, Virginia, and New York City demonstrating a minimum current volume of 500 officers collectively;

• The Respondent's experience servicing museums, cultural properties and/or open campus environments where a high degree of customer interaction along with the protection of critical assets is the primary function. Without verifiable experience in one or more categories the submission will not be considered;

• The Respondent's current staffing levels along with their hiring, screening and retention process. A minimum of 500 regional officers and/or 1000 national officers with a regional retention rate that demonstrates a reduction in turnover annually;

• The Respondent's current and prior experience providing contract security services to the federal Government or a similarly structured entity. Respondents must demonstrate a minimum of 1 year of continuous service to be considered.

Added: May 31, 2017 10:11 am The Smithsonian Institution ("SI") intends to issue a Solicitation/"Request for Proposals" ("RFP") for Unarmed Guard services. Said services will be provided in at multiple SI's sites located in multiple states-including, but not necessarily limited to, Washington, D.C., Maryland, New York, and Virginia.

It is SI's intent to issue (post on FedBizOpps) a Request for Proposals the latter part of June-anticipated to be on or before June 30, 2017.

SI is seeking a Contractor to provide management, payroll, supervision, breaks, manpower, equipment, and supplies necessary to provide Unarmed Guard services. Said services shall consist of routine fixed post, K-9 Detection Teams, and roving patrol duties to provide customer service and to assure safety and protection for occupants and property against injury, molestation, vandalism, theft, trespass, fire, and any other events/activities detrimental to the security of such persons and property. The Contractor must supply management and operations personnel to insure that services will be performed in a professional manner; and the administration of such services shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

Capabilities-Including, but not necessarily limited to, the following:

• The Respondent's current legal ability to provide contract security services in Washington-DC, Maryland, Virginia, and New York City;

• The Respondent's length of time providing contract security services in Washington-DC, Maryland, Virginia, and New York City, identifying at least 1 year of continuous service in each identified jurisdiction;

• The Respondent's current staffing levels in Washington-DC, Maryland, Virginia, and New York City demonstrating a minimum current volume of 500 officers collectively;

• The Respondent's experience servicing museums, cultural properties and/or open campus environments where a high degree of customer interaction along with the protection of critical assets is the primary function. Without verifiable experience in one or more categories the submission will not be considered;

• The Respondent's current staffing levels along with their hiring, screening and retention process. A minimum of 500 regional officers and/or 1000 national officers with a regional retention rate that demonstrates a reduction in turnover annually;

• The Respondent's current and prior experience providing contract security services to the federal Government or a similarly structured entity. Respondents must demonstrate a minimum of 1 year of continuous service to be considered.