CCA Security Services

The Community College of Aurora (CCA) issued Request for Proposals 2026000204 seeking qualified security service providers to deliver contracted security personnel across three Colorado campuses: CentreTech Campus in Aurora, Lowry Studios Campus in Denver, and Centennial Campus in Centennial. The procurement encompasses observe-and-report security functions, incident documentation, and facility monitoring with specific staffing requirements for each location: CentreTech requires one uniformed security officer with a marked patrol vehicle for exterior patrols operating 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM, seven days per week, 365 days per year; Lowry Studios requires one uniformed security officer for building access monitoring and interior patrols Monday through Friday, 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM (30 hours per week); and Centennial requires one unarmed security officer for interior and exterior patrols Monday through Saturday, 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM (16 hours daily). Vendors must submit comprehensive pricing for hourly officer rates, estimated nightly/daily/weekly costs, and total estimated annual costs for all three campuses, with detailed pricing documentation showing calculation methodology, and all pricing must include personnel, supervision, equipment, administration, and operational support. Key qualifications include legal authorization to operate in Colorado, security officers meeting applicable Colorado licensing requirements, appropriate insurance coverage, reliable staffing with backup personnel, and established incident reporting procedures. Proposals will be evaluated using weighted criteria of 20% for price, 20% for experience and qualifications, 40% for proposal quality, and 20% for references. Critical dates include a mandatory pre-proposal meeting and campus tours on March 30, 2026, at 8:30 AM beginning at Lowry Studios; written inquiries must be submitted by April 3, 2026, by 5:00 PM; and proposals are due April 24, 2026, by 5:00 PM via email or mail to Charles Robinson, Procurement and Contracts Administrator, with an anticipated Intent to Award publication on May 15, 2026.

The RFP documentation does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions on organization types eligible to respond, nor does it identify disadvantaged enterprise requirements or incumbent vendors currently serving these campuses. The initial contract term begins July 1, 2026, and ends June 30, 2027, with renewal options for up to four additional one-year periods, not to exceed five years total. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation materials. Contractors will be fully responsible for all personnel management, training, scheduling, and supervision, while CCA will provide facility access, orientation, and designated emergency procedure coordination. Required submission components include the signed Vendor Response Signature Page, completed W-9, reference contacts, certificate of insurance assurance statement, and supporting materials demonstrating understanding of the work scope and operational requirements across all three campuses.