197513 - Security Guard Services - Tuscaloosa

The Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services is seeking bids for an Unarmed Security Guard Master Agreement to provide coverage at their Tuscaloosa, Alabama location. The contract requires one unarmed security guard to provide coverage from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Monday through Friday, as well as 24-hour coverage on weekends and state holidays. The guard will be responsible for observing the exterior of the facility, locking and securing doors, and responding to any incidents. Suppliers must meet minimum requirements including providing proof of training, conducting background checks, and ensuring drug and alcohol testing of the guard. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit is scheduled for May 22, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. The contract will be awarded to the most qualified supplier who can meet all the requirements, including a minimum of $1,000,000 in liability coverage and workers' compensation coverage, and a minimum hourly wage of $15 or greater for the guard. Suppliers must provide three commercial references.

The contract opportunity covers the jurisdictions of Tuscaloosa County and Tuscaloosa City. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent vendor is providing services under an emergency procurement in place from May 13, 2024 through August 31, 2024, with an hourly pay rate of $18.50. The Department of Rehabilitation Services is seeking to establish a master agreement that would be renewable on a yearly basis. The award value is not specified, but the Department is focused on securing quality services at a reasonable cost.