RFP# 2023-11 Private Security for Clackamas County Parks

Clackamas County, Oregon issued Request for Proposals (RFP) 2023-11 for private security services at county parks, seeking qualified vendors to provide up to three security officers with vehicles to patrol and ensure public safety across various park locations. The procurement requires security personnel to perform duties including park patrols, visitor contacts, rule enforcement, park closing assistance, and comprehensive reporting. Minimum qualifications for security officers include specific professional standards, with the county evaluating proposals based on vendor background, qualifications, alignment with scope of work, and proposed fees. The contract term is three years, extending from the effective date through September 30, 2025, with potential annual price increases up to 3% or matching regional Consumer Price Index changes. The proposal submission deadline was March 1, 2023 at 2:00 PM Pacific Time, with vendors required to submit responses through the online Bid Locker system.

The RFP documentation indicates that Northwest Enforcement, Inc. was the apparent successful proposer, receiving the highest evaluation score of 96.6 out of 100 points. While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned, the procurement process appeared open to qualified private security firms. The submittal sheet revealed three vendors participated in the proposal process: Northwest Enforcement, PPC Solutions Inc., and Wright Security Enterprises. Although specific budget ranges were not disclosed, the contract involves providing security services across Clackamas County Parks with up to three officers and associated vehicles. The Notice of Intent to Award indicates the contract will be finalized pending successful negotiations, with unsuccessful proposers allowed a 7-calendar-day window to file protests regarding the award decision.