Armed Security Guard Services, Lubbock TX

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is requesting bids on armed security guard services at 1716 Parkway Drive in Lubbock, Texas under IFB HHS0017355, with bids due July 21, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. and a questions deadline of July 9, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

The scope is one armed security guard providing services Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time. The guard must hold a Texas state firearms license, demonstrate at least one year of documented security industry experience, be fluent in English, maintain proper uniform and identification, pass comprehensive background checks, and possess thorough familiarity with building life safety systems, emergency procedures, access control systems, and fire evacuation plans. Bidders must have a minimum of three years of relevant security services experience and submit three verifiable references for similar contracts completed within the last five years.

The initial contract term runs September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027, with two optional one-year renewal periods and one additional one-year extension at HHSC's sole discretion. Pricing must be submitted as firm, fixed prices for the contract duration, inclusive of all labor, equipment, materials, supplies, and related expenses. Historical spending for comparable services was $195,000 for September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2026, provided as a guideline only. The anticipated contract start date is September 1, 2026.

Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance including workers' compensation ($1,000,000 employer's liability per accident), commercial general liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate), commercial automobile liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), professional liability ($1,000,000), and umbrella liability ($1,000,000). Contractors must comply with E-Verify employment eligibility verification, submit monthly timesheets and incident reports, and meet all federal, state, and local legal requirements. Both HHSC and the Department of State Health Services are entitled to utilize the resulting contract. Bids may be submitted in person at HHS Procurement and Contracting Services, 1100 W. 49th Street, Austin, Texas (open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), or through the optional HHS Online Bid Room system.