Security Guard Services

The Washington State Department of Enterprise Services is conducting a competitive procurement to establish and award multiple contracts for on-site uniformed security guard services across various counties, cities, and other jurisdictions within the state of Washington. The state is seeking trained and qualified security professionals to provide unarmed, armed non-lethal, and armed firearm security guard services, as well as add-on services like vehicles and supervisors. Bidders must demonstrate extensive industry experience, a commitment to hiring and retaining qualified staff, comprehensive training programs, excellent customer service, and thorough incident response procedures. The solicitation has a due date of September 22, 2024, and contracts are anticipated to be awarded by December 7, 2024 for an initial 24-month term, with potential 48-month extensions. Bids will be evaluated based on both non-cost performance factors and pricing, with the lowest total price receiving maximum points in each contract category.

The solicitation encourages participation from Washington small businesses and certified veteran-owned businesses, with reserved contract awards set aside for these classification of firms. No incumbent vendor information is provided, but historical annual sales under the current contract have been approximately $9.3 million. The procurement preferences outlined in Executive Order 18-03 regarding mandatory individual arbitration will also be applied. Pricing details, specific budget amounts, and funding sources are not included in the solicitation documents.