IFB 10208529 - Unarmed Security Guard Services

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) #10208529 for unarmed security guard services at the Juvenile Salmonid Collection System (JSCS) located upstream of Ellery Creek Campground in Shasta County. The procurement seeks a security contractor to provide comprehensive protection services during the 2025/2026 field season, spanning five months from August 2025 to January 2026. Security personnel will be responsible for protecting personnel, property, facilities, and materials against unauthorized entry, trespass, damage, and illegal activities, with specific duties including access control, patrol functions, and maintaining security during system assembly, testing, and removal periods. Bidders must maintain a current Private Patrol Operator (PPO) license and demonstrate at least three years of experience providing security in remote locations. The solicitation requires guards to work various shifts, including holidays, and utilize satellite communication methods while being capable of responding to on-call security needs within four hours. Bid responses are due by April 28, 2025, at 3:00 PM, with a bid opening scheduled for April 29, 2025, at 9:00 AM.

The contract includes provisions for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) and Small Business participation, with potential incentive calculations for qualifying businesses. While the exact budget is not explicitly stated, the solicitation anticipates approximately 2,500 expected hours of security service. Contractors must meet comprehensive insurance requirements, comply with employee benefit standards, and adhere to state regulations. The bid includes potential for contract termination if specific performance conditions are not met. Security providers must be prepared to work in adverse weather conditions and remote locations, with guards expected to maintain professional standards and effective communication protocols. The procurement appears to be open to qualified private security firms that can demonstrate capability in managing complex, remote security assignments with minimal supervision and high reliability.