Escambia County Waste Services - Site Security Patrol

Escambia County Waste Services Department is conducting a competitive procurement (Invitation to Bid PD 25-26.012) for unarmed security patrol services at the Perdido Landfill and Palafox Transfer Station. The solicitation requires a vendor to provide comprehensive security services involving licensed and bonded security officers who will conduct patrols with portable communication devices and a dedicated patrol vehicle. Specific service requirements include Monday through Sunday coverage at the Perdido Landfill with varied hours, including bank deposit transportation and facility security system checks, and two one-hour daily visits at the Palafox Transfer Station. The total monthly service hours are estimated at 165 hours, spanning 78 hours for Perdido Landfill Patrol, 26 hours for Sunday Landfill Patrol, and 61 hours for Palafox Transfer Station Patrol. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including insurance certificates, references, and various state and federal compliance forms, with a detailed pricing table. The bid response is due on November 12, 2025, at 10:00 am, with a bid opening scheduled the same day via MS Teams. The contract period is 36 months, with potential renewal for two additional 12-month periods, not to exceed 60 months total.

The procurement appears to have local business preferences and does not explicitly indicate set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must comply with specific state statutes including E-Verify, anti-human trafficking regulations, and scrutinized companies requirements. Insurance requirements are stringent, mandating minimum coverage levels such as $1,000,000 for Workers Compensation, General Liability, and Business Auto Liability, with contractors required to name Escambia County as an additional insured. While no specific budget range is provided, the detailed pricing table suggests vendors will competitively bid their service rates. Contractors must demonstrate financial stability, with insurance carriers required to maintain strong financial ratings. The comprehensive nature of the solicitation indicates a robust procurement process designed to secure a qualified, professional security service provider for critical county waste management infrastructure.