Library Security Services

The City of Santa Clarita is requesting proposals for unarmed security guard services at three public library facilities under an RFP due September 11, 2026, with questions due September 2, 2026.

Respondents must be in operation for a minimum of five years as a security services provider and hold a valid Private Patrol Operator's License from the California Department of Consumer Affairs. All security guards must possess a valid California Security Guard License, high school diploma or GED, legal work authorization, and pass drug screening, fingerprinting, and medical examinations. No subcontracting is permitted; the contractor must provide its own employees.

The three facilities are Jo Anne Darcy Canyon Country Library (17,000 sq ft, 100,026 annual patrons), Valencia Library (23,966 sq ft, 158,133 annual patrons), and Old Town Newhall Library (30,100 sq ft, 224,056 annual patrons). Proposals must provide separate pricing for two staffing options: Option 1 covers 9:00 AM–8:30 PM Monday–Thursday, 10:00 AM–6:30 PM Friday, and 10:00 AM–5:30 PM Saturday; Option 2 covers 11:30 AM–8:30 PM Monday–Thursday and 10:00 AM–5:30 PM Friday–Sunday. Pricing must include regular hourly rates, overtime, holiday rates, special-event rates, relief-guard rates, labor, supervision, equipment, and administrative costs. The contractor must supply communication devices and an active electronic monitoring system combining GPS and RFID functionality, maintain proper uniforms, and ensure relief coverage for meal periods and absences.

The initial contract term includes options to renew annually up to three times, with pricing adjustments capped at the Consumer Price Index for the Los Angeles Area–Riverside–Orange County region and prevailing wage rates if applicable. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability ($1 million/$2 million aggregate), Professional Liability ($1 million), Business Automobile Liability ($1 million), and Workers Compensation at statutory rates. The City anticipates award by September 22, 2026. Proposals remain valid for 120 days following the RFP closing date.