IFB #25-006 - Armored Car Services

The California Secretary of State's Office has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) #25-006 for Armored Car Services, specifically targeting weekly on-demand pickup and delivery of bank deposit shipments from their Sacramento headquarters to Bank of America. The contract requires a contractor to perform weekly Wednesday pickups of bank deposits between 9:00am and 3:00pm, enabling next-day deposit processing, and simultaneously retrieve change fund orders from the bank to be delivered to the Secretary of State by 4:30pm the same working day. The anticipated contract term spans July 2025 through June 2027, with potential for scope and duration amendments. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of three years of experience performing similar services and submit comprehensive cost sheets detailing monthly and additional pickup rates for both contract years. Evaluation will primarily focus on determining the lowest bid, with consideration given to submitted pricing structures and compliance with specified requirements. The bid response is due by June 4, 2025, and interested vendors must carefully review all solicitation documents to ensure full compliance with the detailed service specifications.

The procurement includes specific set-aside designations, mandating a minimum 3% Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goal and offering a 5% preference for small businesses. Bidders must maintain specific insurance coverages, including commercial general liability and professional liability, and comply with various state requirements such as Executive Order N-6-22 regarding Russia sanctions. Additional compliance elements include provisions related to political activities in the workplace and adherence to state procurement regulations. While no incumbent vendor is explicitly mentioned, the solicitation suggests a structured approach to selecting a qualified armored car service provider with robust operational capabilities. Though specific budget ranges are not detailed, the comprehensive cost sheet requirements and the two-year contract duration indicate an expectation of a substantial service contract that will require precise financial and operational planning by potential bidders.