C5612428-D, Rebid 2 - Unarmed Security Guard Services

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is seeking an unarmed security guard services contractor for the Northern California Youth Correctional Center (NCYCC) located in Stockton, California. This Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered C5612428-D, Rebid 2, requires a contractor to provide one security guard per eight-hour shift to secure approximately 200 acres and 54 buildings, with services required 24 hours per day, seven days a week. The solicitation mandates uniformed personnel who can perform identification checks, screening, access control, and random security checks. The contract will run from approval through June 30, 2028, with potential for renewal. Key deliverables include providing patrol vehicles, drinking water, portable lighting, and necessary equipment for site security. The bid is due on July 2, 2025, with a public bid opening on July 3, 2025. Minimum hourly rates are specified at $15.08 for security guards and $15.83 for lead security guards, with corresponding benefit rates of $13.86 and $14.14 respectively.

The procurement emphasizes small business participation, with CDCR targeting a 25% small business involvement goal. Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) can receive bid incentives up to 5% of the total bid score. Contractors must comply with specific state regulations, including prison rape elimination policies, bloodborne pathogen standards, and correctional facility security protocols. The rate sheet allows bidders to choose between full benefits, cash payments in lieu of benefits, or a blended approach. Contractors can potentially offer a discount of at least 1% (minimum $50) for invoices paid within 30 days, with this discount percentage serving as a potential tiebreaker in bid evaluations. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive rate structure and 24/7 service requirements suggest a substantial contract value. Bidders must complete all highlighted cells in the provided Excel rate sheet, with zero-dollar entries interpreted as performing services at no cost to the state.