Bailiff and Security Guard Services

The City of Corpus Christi is requesting proposals for Bailiff and Security Guard Services at Municipal Court under RFP 7583, with proposals due September 23, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CT. Local preference points (up to 10 points) may be awarded to qualified local businesses. The City intends to award a single contract with no subcontractors permitted.

Minimum staffing requires two commissioned Bailiffs and one Security Guard, expandable to accommodate courtroom coverage needs. Services will be provided at Corpus Christi Municipal Court (120 N. Chaparral Street) and monthly Saturday court sessions at a local library. Proposers must hold Texas Department of Public Safety Private Security Bureau licensing, demonstrate a minimum of five years in business providing similar services, maintain satisfactory references, and show no material lawsuits or regulatory issues in the past five years. Workers' compensation insurance, commercial general liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence, and police professional liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence are required, with the City named as an additional insured.

Pricing is hourly across three categories: Lead Commissioned Municipal Bailiff (6,240 hours over three years), Commissioned Municipal Bailiffs (12,480 hours), and Commissioned Security Guards (18,720 hours). Total contract value will be determined by proposer pricing. The contract term is three years with no renewal options explicitly stated, though the agreement may continue month-to-month for up to six months following expiration at the City's request.

Evaluation criteria weight technical qualifications at 50 points, interviews at 30 points, local preference at 10 points, and price at 10 points. The pre-proposal conference was held September 8, 2026 via WebEx. Requests for clarification were due September 11, 2026, with responses posted by September 16. Finalist interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of October 19, 2026, with contract recommendation anticipated in October and award projected for January 2027.