REBID RFP Armed Security Guard and Other Services

The City of Yakima is requesting proposals for armed security guard and other services at the Richard A. Zais, Jr. Law and Justice Center, Yakima Police Department, and Parks Division under RFP rebid, with proposals due October 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM PDT and a pre-proposal site visit on September 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM.

Proposers must hold current Washington State Armed Security Guard licenses and meet mandatory qualifications including three years of verifiable security services experience, conflict de-escalation training, bloodborne pathogen certification, drug testing, background checks covering five-year criminal history and ten-year vulnerable population convictions, and compliance with Washington State Patrol fingerprint and background check requirements for work at Yakima Police Department facilities. Bonding for the contractor and all employees is required.

The scope includes uniformed armed security guards to staff a security screening station at the Law and Justice Center's front lobby during business hours (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding recognized holidays); armed prisoner watch services on an as-needed basis for inmates requiring medical care within Yakima County; seasonal lock and unlock services for restroom facilities at eleven parks and access gates at Kawanis and Gateway parks; event security services (armed and unarmed) for summer concert series and special events; and dedicated site patrol as requested. Proposers must submit separate hourly rates for armed security guard services, armed prisoner watch services, event security, and lock/unlock services, with straight-time rates and before/after-hours rates. All costs including training, certifications, equipment, uniforms, radios, weapons, insurance, and miscellaneous expenses must be included in proposed rates with no additional charges permitted.

The contract term is one year with automatic renewal options for up to four additional years, with price adjustments reviewed only during contract renewal periods. Evaluation criteria are experience (30 points), service plan and capability (30 points), cost (20 points), staff qualifications (15 points), and references (5 points). Award is granted to the highest-scoring responsive proposer. Submission is through PublicPurchase.com.