RFQ - Marion County Parks Security Services

Marion County Public Works Department has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for uniformed security services to manage gate operations at five county parks: Aumsville Ponds, Bonesteele, Spong's Landing, Scotts Mills, and Joryville Parks. The procurement requires a contractor to perform daily opening and closing of security gates on a year-round basis. Contractors must be bonded and licensed to do business in Oregon, with the county evaluating quotes to identify the "lowest responsible Offeror" capable of promptly and reliably performing the required services. The RFQ specifies a comprehensive set of deliverables including consistent gate management across multiple park locations, with detailed pricing schedules for monthly and annual service costs. The solicitation's due date is November 27, 2022, at 5:00 PM PST, with an initial contract term of three years and potential extension up to five years contingent upon funding availability. Marion County reserves the right to award contracts to multiple vendors based on price and ability to meet county requirements, and maintains flexibility to reject any quotes, amend the solicitation, waive irregularities, and negotiate the final statement of work with selected vendor(s).

The RFQ does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. While the document provides detailed pricing information, it does not specify a precise budget range or award value for the security services contract. The procurement appears open to qualified security service providers who can demonstrate capability to manage gate operations across the specified county parks. Marion County's evaluation approach emphasizes responsiveness, reliability, and cost-effectiveness in selecting contractors. The solicitation suggests a competitive bidding process where vendors will be assessed on their ability to meet the technical requirements of opening and closing security gates consistently and professionally across the designated park locations. Potential contractors should carefully review the RFQ documentation to understand the full scope of requirements and ensure they can meet the county's operational standards for park security services.