Security and Protective Services

Valley Sanitary District is soliciting proposals under RFP 2026-RFP-007 for overnight unarmed security and protective services at its Treatment Plant Facility in Indio, Riverside County, California, with questions due November 5, 2026 and proposals due November 20, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. The procurement carries no set-aside or preference program, and VSD intends to award a single contract.

The contractor provides security from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., seven days per week including weekends and holidays, with one uniformed officer maintaining dedicated on-site presence and conducting randomized vehicle and foot patrols. Proposers furnish all equipment, vehicles, and transportation, and submit a staffing and service-execution plan. The awardee must deploy an automated guard tour and timekeeping system with GPS or geofenced verification, conduct weekly unannounced supervisor inspections, retain records for at least 12 months, and submit daily activity reports by 8:00 a.m. after each shift. Required qualifications include California licensure, a minimum of four client references preferably from government entities, and identification of all anticipated subcontractors. Professional qualifications may include prior security services in Riverside County, current contracts, years of operation, and specialized employee qualifications.

Pricing is a lump-sum, not-to-exceed fee broken down by task, staff, and expenses, with hourly rates for all personnel. Fully burdened hourly rates must cover labor, relief coverage, training, uniforms, equipment, patrol vehicle, fuel, maintenance, insurance, tracking systems, and reporting, with no separate charges for those elements. VSD pays 14 designated holidays annually at 1.5 times the base rate. Overtime and additional services are billable only when VSD authorizes them in writing in advance. The draft agreement requires $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate general liability, $1 million automobile liability, $1 million employer's liability, and $1 million professional liability. Payment is due within thirty days of undisputed monthly invoices.

Proposals are evaluated on project understanding, scope and schedule, relevant qualifications and experience, proposal quality, and cost. A non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting is offered. Proposals are submitted electronically through VSD's eProcurement Portal, and the VSD Board will consider contract award on December 8, 2026.