Security Guard Services

The Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES) is conducting a competitive procurement to establish multiple contracts for on-site uniformed security guard services across Washington state. The solicitation covers four distinct service categories: Level 1 (Unarmed), Level 2 (Armed, Non-Lethal), Level 3 (Armed, Firearm), and Add-On Services, which include vehicles, supervisors, and supplementary support. The procurement targets multiple counties and cities, including King, Pierce, Snohomish, Spokane, and numerous other jurisdictions throughout Washington. Bidders can submit proposals for one or multiple contract categories, with the state seeking to award contracts to multiple vendors. Evaluation will be comprehensive, scoring bids on non-cost factors (1600 points), cost factors (1600 points), and including a 50-point preference for compliance with Executive Order 18-03, for a total possible score of 3,250 points. Key dates include a virtual pre-bid conference on March 25th, 2025, a bid submission deadline of April 28th, 2025, an anticipated Apparent Successful Bidder announcement on June 13th, 2025, and projected contract awards on July 13th, 2025. The initial contract term will be up to seventy-two months, with bidders required to demonstrate robust capabilities in areas such as personnel qualifications, training, incident response, and customer service.

The solicitation includes specific provisions for small businesses and veteran-owned businesses, with reserved award allocations for Washington Small Businesses and Certified Veteran-Owned Businesses. Eligible bidders must possess a valid private security company license and meet stringent requirements for personnel training, operational capabilities, and legal compliance. The procurement encourages diverse business inclusion, with voluntary goals for participation of Minority-Owned (MBE), Woman-Owned (WBE), Veteran-Owned (VOB), and Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Businesses (SEDBE). Eligible purchasers extend beyond state agencies to include higher education institutions, political subdivisions, federal agencies, public-benefit nonprofits, and federally recognized Indian Tribes located in Washington. Historically, annual total sales for similar contracts were approximately $9,300,000, with top purchasers including the Department of Social and Health Services and Department of Children, Youth, and Families. The solicitation requires a 1.25% Vendor Management Fee integrated into bidders' rates, and contractors will be responsible for credit card processing fees. Pricing will be established with an economic adjustment mechanism beginning August 1, 2026, using standard occupational classification codes and wage rates.