RFP 22-038 Transit Security Services

The Salem Area Mass Transit District (SAMTD) is soliciting proposals for RFP 22-038, which seeks unarmed security services to be deployed at its facilities, transit centers, and other assigned locations within Marion County and the City of Salem, Oregon. The primary objectives include responding to various incidents, offering customer assistance, and maintaining a safe environment for riders, staff, and the public. The contract will have a four-year base term with three additional one-year option periods, with security officers required to perform comprehensive safety and customer service functions. Proposers must submit detailed pricing proposals, including hourly rates for Site Supervisors, Lead Security Officers, and Security Officers, and provide a minimum of five references for similar work performed within the last three years. Key procurement dates include a proposal submission deadline of January 20, 2023, at 4:00 PM, with questions accepted until January 10, 2023, and responses posted on January 13, 2023. Evaluation criteria will likely include the proposer's experience, references, pricing structure, and ability to meet the specified security service requirements.

The procurement includes a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 2.49%, with SAMTD strongly encouraging proposers to pursue subcontracting, mentoring, joint venturing, teaming, and partnering opportunities with DBE firms. The incumbent contractor for these services was Allied Universal, though the current contract has expired. Proposers must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local requirements and provide comprehensive financial documentation demonstrating their financial capacity to undertake the contract. The pricing will be based on fixed hourly rates, with proposers expected to include all costs such as wages, supplies, profit, and overhead in their proposed rates. While specific budget ranges were not disclosed to maintain a competitive procurement environment, the contract will cover security services across SAMTD's facilities and transit centers. A Notice of Intent to Award was issued on March 30, 2023, with PPC Solutions, Inc. identified as the recommended contractor, subject to a protest period ending on April 9, 2023.