Armed Security

Montgomery County, Tennessee is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for armed security officer services at two locations: the Courts Center Annex (121 South 3rd Street) and the North Branch Library (435 Jordan Road) in Clarksville, Tennessee. The contract period runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with two optional one-year renewal periods available. The selected contractor must provide armed security officers with coverage at the Courts Center Annex Monday through Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and at the North Branch Library Monday through Sunday during afternoon and evening hours, with optional services available at Veterans Plaza and other County locations on an on-call basis. All armed security officers must hold current Tennessee armed security guard registrations, and the contractor must maintain a current Tennessee Contract Security Company license. Required qualifications and deliverables include documented firearms and less-lethal device training, X-ray and metal detection equipment operation training, minimum $1,000,000 general liability insurance coverage, and training in naloxone administration, de-escalation, first aid, CPR, active shooter response, and interaction with individuals with mental health or cognitive disabilities. The contractor must provide all uniforms, body armor, equipment, and training necessary for officers to perform their duties. Evaluation criteria include pricing and price clarity (30%), relevant armed security experience and references (20%), Tennessee licensure and regulatory compliance (15%), staffing depth and supervision (15%), training and equipment readiness (10%), and site-specific risk assessment (10%). A mandatory pre-proposal conference and site walkthrough is scheduled for Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. CST at the North Branch Library, with attendance required for proposal eligibility. Sealed proposals must be submitted to Elizabeth Black, Purchasing Agent, at 350 Pageant Lane, Suite 101-E, Clarksville, TN 37040, or electronically via the Bonfire portal, with a deadline of Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. CST.

The RFP does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting eligibility to disadvantaged enterprises or other specific organization types, indicating that all qualified contractors meeting the stated requirements are eligible to respond. No incumbent vendor or current contractor information is provided in the solicitation materials. The County will provide building plans and current security systems information to support contractor planning and integration of services. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the RFP; however, the contractor is responsible for all costs associated with training, licensing, regulatory compliance, uniforms, body armor, and equipment. The contractor must immediately report any officer separations and any missing County property to maintain contract compliance throughout the service period.