RFQ - Marion County Parks Security Services (2nd letting)

Marion County, Oregon, issued a Request for Quote (RFQ #PW1227-22) for uniformed security services to manage gate operations at five county parks: Aumsville Ponds, Bonesteele, Joryville, Scotts Mills, and Spong's Landing. The procurement seeks a year-round security contractor responsible for opening and closing park security gates daily. The RFQ was posted on December 2, 2022, with proposals due by 4:00 PM PST on December 16, 2022. Required qualifications include being bonded by an Oregon-licensed agency and compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local statutes. Evaluation criteria appear to prioritize pricing, with Marion County reserving the right to award contracts to multiple vendors based on price and ability to meet county requirements. The county expects selected vendor(s) to maintain firm pricing for three years, with potential contract extension up to five years total.

Four contractors submitted proposals: Prostar Security, Inc., One Security Company, Shalom Security Service LLC, and Stanley Protection Solutions, Inc. No specific set-aside designations were identified in the documentation. Prostar Security, Inc. was ultimately selected as the lowest bidder with an annual cost of $33,600.00, significantly lower than other proposals ranging from $102,180.00 to $438,000.00 annually. The contract will be funded through the Marion County Parks Department budget and covers security services for Marion County and the City of Newberg. Vendors were required to demonstrate capability to provide comprehensive park security services, with the county maintaining the right to reject any or all quotes. The procurement process allowed for potential multiple vendor awards, providing flexibility in contract allocation.