IFB 10212689 - Security Guard Services

The California Department of Water Resources is requesting proposals for unarmed security guard services at State Water Project facilities throughout California under IFB 10212689, with proposals due September 17, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. and a mandatory pre-proposal conference on September 1, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. at the DWR Delta Field Division in Byron. A minimum 3.0 percent Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation commitment is mandatory; proposers failing to submit completed DVBE certification and compliance documentation face bid rejection.

Scope includes unarmed security guard services across multiple Field Divisions statewide, encompassing access control, patrol, surveillance monitoring, incident reporting, and emergency response. Staffing structure requires a Portfolio Manager, Account Managers, Site Guard Managers, Shift Guard Supervisors, Security Guards (SG1 and SG2 classifications), and Security Operations Center Dispatchers. Proposers must demonstrate five years of experience providing professional security guard services as their principal business and maintain current Private Patrol Operator licensure through the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services.

The contract term is five years with an anticipated start date of November 2026. Proposals must include three detailed project references with completed client questionnaires. Cost proposals identify hourly rates for seven labor classifications and daily rates for five equipment types (light-duty trucks, SUVs, and sedans).

Evaluation occurs in three phases. Phase One reviews administrative compliance and required documentation. Phase Two scores technical proposals against fourteen criteria on a 1–10 scale with a minimum required score of 120 points for advancement. Phase Three applies cost evaluation, Small Business Preference calculations (5.0 percent for certified small businesses), and DVBE Incentive calculations (1.0 to 5.0 percent depending on commitment level). Cost proposals open October 6, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. via Microsoft Teams. Submissions require one hard copy and one electronic copy on USB drive in sealed envelopes with separate compartments for technical and cost documentation.