RFP 010-26 Unarmed Security Guard Services

Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) is requesting proposals for unarmed security guard services across the district, with proposals due June 16, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. EST via the Bonfire portal. A Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) set-aside applies; Appendix D details required SLBE documentation and compliance submissions.

CCPS serves over 50,000 students across 67 schools and seeks experienced firms to provide comprehensive unarmed security guard infrastructure, implementation plans, connectivity, hardware, and monitoring aligned with district security standards and code of ethics. Minimum qualifications include three years of experience providing unarmed security guard services for similarly sized organizations and possession of all required federal, state, and local licenses and certifications. Proponents must register with and participate in E-Verify for federal work authorization verification. Cost proposals must include separate hourly fee schedules for Security Guard and Supervisory Security Guard positions, covering standard hours, weekend hours, and holiday hours on an all-inclusive F.O.B. Destination basis.

The initial contract term is one year with four optional renewal terms of one year each, concluding on June 30th annually. Services commence within ten calendar days of written Notice to Proceed. CCPS intends to award one contract, though multiple awards or no award are possible. Proponents must furnish comprehensive general liability insurance ($1,000,000 minimum), workers' compensation insurance, and automobile liability insurance ($1,000,000 minimum). Performance and payment bonds, each at 100 percent of total contract value, are required upon contract execution.

Evaluation criteria are weighted as follows: Executive Summary (5%), Methodology, Approach and Technical Ability (25%), Experience and Qualifications of Key Staff (20%), Experience and Performance on Other Projects (15%), Organization and Financial Capability (10%), Cost Proposal (25%), and SLBE status (5%). Oral presentations and interviews may be required July 7–8, 2026 and may add up to 10% to the final score. A pre-proposal conference is scheduled for May 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EST via Zoom. Questions are due June 1, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. EST. All responses must remain valid for 180 days from the submission deadline. Mandatory forms including Contractor Affidavits, Sub-Contractor Affidavits, and Reference and Release Forms must be notarized and submitted with proposals.