RFP Security Guard Services

The City of Fort Worth is requesting proposals for an Agreement for Security Guard Services to support various city departments on an as-needed basis under RFP 26-0266, with proposals due October 15, 2026. Addendum No. 1, issued September 22, 2026, extended the bid opening date from October 1. A 30% small business participation goal applies, requiring certified small business firms located in Tarrant, Wise, Johnson, Parker, or Denton County; failure to provide current valid certifications may result in zero points for the small business goal criteria.

The scope encompasses armed and unarmed uniformed security personnel across multiple city departments and facilities including Code Compliance, Economic Development, Library, Transportation and Public Works (downtown parking garages), Parks and Recreation, Public Events, Will Rogers Memorial Center, Fort Worth Convention Center, and Water Department operations (five treatment plants). Estimated annual hours exceed 30,000 distributed across shifts ranging from part-time evening coverage to 24-hour operations. All security personnel must hold a minimum Texas Department of Public Safety Level 2 certification (Level 3 for armed personnel), maintain current Texas DPS company licensing at proposal submission, possess valid government identification, hold high school diplomas or GED equivalents, complete background checks, maintain CPR certification, and provide 8 hours of annual continuing education. Contractors must provide replacement personnel within one hour of notification and assume responsibility for wages, taxes, insurance, uniforms, equipment, mobile phones or two-way radios, and all safety and liability matters. The City intends to award multiple contracts on a non-exclusive basis.

The contract term is one year with four consecutive one-year renewal options. All estimated quantities on the bid table are for evaluation purposes only with no guaranteed minimum hours. Invoicing occurs bi-weekly through the City's AIM system with Net 30 payment terms per the Texas Prompt Payment Act. The incumbent, contracted in December 2021, will be assumed by the awarded contractor with no service overlap during transition.

Evaluation uses a best-value scoring rubric: 20 points for cost, 20 points for small business participation, 20 points for staffing plan and personnel qualifications, 20 points for technical approach and service delivery, 10 points for management and supervision quality control, and 10 points for relevant experience and past performance. Proposals receiving less than 50% of available points excluding price will not be considered. Answers to submitted questions will be posted by September 28, 2026. All proposals must be submitted electronically via the Euna Portal at https://fortworthtexas.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities. Proposers must return Addendum No. 1 signed and dated with their sealed bid; failure to include the executed addendum may result in rejection. Contact: City of Fort Worth Financial Management Services Purchasing Division, 817-392-2462.