RRHA-RFP-2026-29 Armed Security

The Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority is requesting proposals for armed security services under RFP RRHA-RFP-2026-29, with proposals due September 23, 2026 at 2:00 PM. The contract carries participation goals: 30 percent minority-owned businesses, 10 percent women-owned businesses, and 30 percent Section 3 businesses, with contractors required to make affirmative efforts to ensure these entities participate in performance.

The scope is armed security services for RRHA facilities and operations. The contract term is one year with four optional one-year renewal periods. Proposals must include detailed fee schedules identifying all costs and reimbursable expenses; costs must be held firm for at least ninety days following submission. Oral presentations of proposals may be required at RRHA's designated time and location.

Evaluation is weighted as follows: proposed costs (30 points), demonstrated understanding of requirements (10 points), quality of technical approach (20 points), technical capabilities and management plan (20 points), relevant experience and past performance (15 points), and overall proposal quality and organization (5 points), for a total of 100 points.

The RFP permits cooperative purchasing, allowing other local governments, school boards, and agencies to access the resulting contract at negotiated prices. Submissions are accepted through Virginia's eVA electronic procurement system or by mail to RRHA's Division of Procurement and Contract Administration, 600 E. Broad Street, Suite 400, Richmond, Virginia 23219. Written questions are due September 10, 2026, directed to Dorothy Morris, AVP of Procurement, at dorothy.morris@rrha.com. RRHA is not liable for offeror proposal-preparation costs.