Armored Car Services at TxDMV Regional Service Centers

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) is soliciting responses for providing armored car services at one or more of its 16 Regional Service Centers located in various cities across Texas, including Abilene, Austin, Longview, Odessa, Wichita Falls, Carrollton, Richland Hills, Houston, and San Antonio. The contractor will be responsible for the daily pickup or drop-off of deposits and/or currency orders from or to these Regional Service Centers, which may result in multiple awards being made to different contractors. The contractor must possess a Class B - Security Contractor License, have a minimum of 3 years' experience in the past 5 years, provide armored vehicles with at least two armed guards, and comply with various operational and reporting requirements. The initial contract term is anticipated to commence upon issuance of a purchase order by TxDMV and expire on August 31, 2025, with the option for TxDMV to extend or renew the contract for additional periods up to a total of five years. Proposals must be submitted by April 19, 2024, and will be evaluated based on a weighted scoring system considering pricing and the respondent's demonstrated experience and capacity.

The solicitation covers the jurisdictions of Travis County and the City of Austin, Texas. Respondents must complete a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Subcontracting Plan (HSP) to demonstrate how they will meet the state's HUB subcontracting goals, which range from 11.2% to 32.9% depending on the type of contract. The contracting agency, TxDMV, has determined that subcontracting opportunities are probable under this contract. The solicitation does not provide details on the specific quantities, pricing structure, or funding sources, nor does it mention any incumbent contractors or set-aside requirements.