2670RFP - Unarmed, Uniformed Security Guard Services at Halifax Harbor Marina

The City of Daytona Beach is requesting proposals for unarmed, uniformed security guard services at Halifax Harbor Marina, with proposals due October 29, 2026, and a non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting on October 2 at 10:00 a.m. via Microsoft Teams. The contractor must hold an active Class D security license in Florida and demonstrate a minimum of three years of successful prior operation.

Operations are seven days per week, 98 hours weekly (14 hours daily from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.), with extended coverage on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. Security responsibilities include continuous monitoring rounds of docks and marina facilities, gate key issuance, customer assistance, and incident report completion. The City provides cell phone, transient keys, logbook, VHF radio, police radio, handheld spotlight, and the Deggy Guard Tour System. The contractor supplies uniforms, foul weather gear, personnel deterrent items, security vehicle transportation, all forms and reports, hiring, training, licensing, scheduling, background checks, and 24/7 supervisory availability.

Pricing is per-hour rate per security guard, with timesheets submitted for payment requests. Minimum insurance includes Workers' Compensation with $500,000 employers' liability limits and Commercial General Liability with $1 million per occurrence, naming the City as additional insured.

Evaluation weighs experience and expertise at 20 points, project approach at 30 points, client references at 30 points, and fee proposal at 20 points. Questions and requests for interpretation are due October 22 at 5:00 p.m. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the City's OpenGov platform; paper submissions are not accepted.