Armed Security Services - Connors State College

The state of Oklahoma, through the Oklahoma A&M System, issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) number OSUA&M-RFP-000295-2017 for Armed Security Services at Connors State College, specifically targeting the Campus Safety & Security Department across two campus locations in Warner and Muskogee. The procurement seeks a vendor to provide daily armed security services, with the contract period running from the time of award through June 30, 2018, and potential for four additional one-year renewal periods upon mutual agreement. Bidders were required to complete three prerequisite actions: certify agreement to attached terms and conditions, download and complete a Non-collusion Certificate, and download and complete a Certificate of Compliance. The solicitation was opened on 6/21/2017 at 4:00 PM CST and closed on 7/6/2017 at 3:00 PM CST, with Joe Teel serving as the primary contact (joe.teel@okstate.edu, +1 (405) 744-8403). The procurement falls under commodity code 46000000 for Defense, Law Enforcement, Security and Safety Equipment and Supplies, indicating a comprehensive security service requirement for the educational institution.

The RFP does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. The contract was ultimately awarded to Owl Nite Security, with payment terms structured as 0% 30, Net 30, in US Dollars. While specific budget ranges were not detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement appears to be a standard security services contract for an educational system. The jurisdictions involved include Mayes County and the Welty CDP, suggesting a localized procurement process. The solicitation covers security services across multiple campus locations, implying a need for a vendor with robust security personnel and operational capabilities. The potential for multi-year renewal suggests the state seeks a stable, long-term security services partnership that can consistently meet the safety requirements of Connors State College.