Citywide Security Guard & Mobile Patrol Services

The City of Austin is soliciting proposals for citywide security guard and mobile patrol services across multiple city departments, with proposals due September 8, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CT. The scope encompasses routine security, mobile patrol, crowd management, and event security at Austin Facilities Management, Austin Water, Austin Energy, Austin Parks and Recreation, Austin Public Library, Austin Convention Center, and other city departments.

Contractors must comply with the City of Austin's Minority-Owned Business Enterprise / Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program requirements and provide Living Wage Certification confirming all employees and subcontractors meet minimum wage thresholds. Optional preference points are available for local businesses (up to 6 points) and small businesses (up to 6 points) depending on contract value.

Pricing must be submitted as all-inclusive costs with no separate line items for administrative, overhead, transportation, insurance, maintenance, or related expenses. Contractors must submit pricing for all line items within each group to be eligible for award. Comprehensive insurance coverage is required, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, business automobile liability, crime insurance, and employment practices liability, with the City named as additional insured on applicable policies.

The City will evaluate proposals on qualifications and experience (35 points), proposed solution (33 points), and price (20 points). Written questions are due August 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CT. No pre-offer conference or mandatory site visits are required. The contract commences upon execution and may be extended at the City's sole option beyond the initial term, with economic price adjustments permitted during extensions. All proposals must be submitted electronically through Austin Finance Online and are subject to the Texas Public Information Act.