RFP 24 Hour Unarmed Security Services, Huhugam Heritage Center

The Gila River Indian Community (GRIC) is requesting proposals for 24-hour unarmed security services at the Huhugam Heritage Center museum in Maricopa and Pinal Counties, Arizona, with proposals due September 25, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. via the Bonfire e-procurement portal. A Native American preference program applies: Community-owned enterprises receive 15 evaluation points, Community Member-owned enterprises 10 points, and Native-owned enterprises 5 points out of 105 total possible points.

The scope encompasses continuous security coverage seven days per week, 365 days annually, including holidays and special events. Services include scheduled hourly exterior and interior patrols, personnel screening and ID verification, emergency response and law enforcement coordination, surveillance monitoring, equipment maintenance reporting, and written daily and incident reporting. Personnel must be U.S. legal residents with no criminal record, capable of walking eight-hour patrols, climbing stairs or ladders, and lifting 50-pound fire extinguishers. The contractor must provide uniforms, CPR and First Aid training, emergency and life safety training, drug testing, and radio communication equipment.

The contract runs from execution through September 30, 2027, with two optional one-year renewal periods for a maximum three-year duration. Monthly compensation is based on actual work completed. Pricing is weighted at 20 evaluation points; Service Availability accounts for 30 points; Service Quality and Customer Service/Support each receive 20 points.

The contractor must obtain a Tribal Business License from the Office of Internal Audit prior to commencing work. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability ($1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate), Automobile Liability ($1 million combined single limits), and Workers Compensation as required by Arizona law, with GRIC named as additional insured. Selection Committee review is scheduled for September 28, 2026, with approximate selection on September 30, 2026.