Armed Guard Security Services

The City of Thornton, Colorado has issued Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 209-25 seeking Armed Guard Security Services for its City Hall and Municipal Court Buildings. The procurement requires a security firm to provide four highly trained armed guards who will rotate between front entry and bailiff positions, with one guard responsible for on-site supervision and reporting. Qualified vendors must have a minimum of five years of security work experience, a central or local operations office, and the ability to provide ongoing guard training and backup personnel. Guard personnel must be 21 years or older, pass comprehensive background checks, and maintain current firearms and taser certifications. The contract will run from the date of final signature until December 31, 2030, with an optional five-year extension through December 31, 2035. A mandatory pre-proposal conference is scheduled for July 29, 2025, and final proposals are due by August 21, 2025, at 5:00 PM local time. Evaluation criteria will focus on the greatest operational and financial benefit to Thornton, with the city reserving the right to conduct interviews, request demonstrations, and negotiate with potential vendors.

The RFP does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract requires two armed uniformed guards at City Hall (7:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday) and two armed uniformed guards at the Municipal Court (one for security screening from 6:45 a.m. to 5:05 p.m. and one Court Bailiff from 6:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., Monday through Thursday). While specific pricing details are to be completed by proposers, the city will evaluate proposals based on comprehensive criteria beyond just the lowest price. The service provider will be responsible for all personnel management, training, uniforms, and equipment, with potential compensation rate increases limited to the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood Consumer Price Index, subject to Thornton's written approval. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation, and no specific budget range or award value is explicitly stated in the available materials. The city emphasizes professional standards, requiring guards to work closely with local law enforcement and maintain high performance standards.