IFB B50381-A Armed Security Guard Coverage For Revenue Operations

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) is seeking qualified bidders to provide armed security guard services for its Revenue Department through Invitation for Bids (IFB) No. B50381-A. The selected contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary personnel, equipment, supplies, tools, materials, supervision, and other items required to perform the armed security guard services. The contract term is for 3 base years with two 1-year option periods. Bids must be received by 2:00 p.m. local time on October 23, 2024, and will be publicly opened on October 24, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. via a virtual Teams webinar. Bidders must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the armed security guard industry, be licensed by the Georgia Board of Private Detectives and Security Agencies with an Active Status, and have a minimum of 15 armed guards actively registered to their company.

MARTA has established a 25% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal for this contract. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder that submits the lowest price. No set-asides or incumbent information is provided in the bid documents. The funding source is not explicitly stated, but the contract is for MARTA's Revenue Department, which suggests the funding may come from the agency's revenue operations budget. The total award value or budget range is not specified.