Security Guard Services

The California Department of Water Resources Division of Operations and Maintenance is requesting proposals for ongoing professional unarmed security guard services at multiple State Water Project Field Division locations across Northern, Central, and Southern California, with proposals due September 17, 2026, and a mandatory pre-proposal conference on September 1, 2026, at the DWR Delta Field Division in Byron.

A mandatory 3.0% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation commitment is required, with incentive calculations during Phase Three evaluation that may result in cost reductions of 3.0% to 5.0% based on DVBE commitment levels. Small Business preferences of 5.0% are available, and Non-Small Business firms subcontracting 25% of work to certified small businesses may also receive preference calculations. Proposers must be licensed as Private Patrol Operators through the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services and possess five years of professional security guard experience.

The scope encompasses 24/7 unarmed security operations including access control, vehicle and pedestrian patrols, incident reporting, and emergency response support. The contractor furnishes all labor, materials, equipment, vehicles, and facilities. Pricing uses a sealed bid process with a Cost Proposal Worksheet requiring hourly rates for seven labor classifications (Security Guard 1 and 2, Security Operations Center Dispatcher, Shift Guard Supervisors, Site Guard Managers, Account Managers, and Portfolio Manager) and daily equipment rates for five vehicle types.

The contract term is five years with no renewal options specified. Services are anticipated to commence in November 2026. Proposers must submit three detailed project references with completed Reference Questionnaires. Evaluation occurs in three phases: Phase One confirms administrative compliance; Phase Two scores technical proposals on 14 criteria with a minimum qualifying score of 120 points; Phase Three applies cost evaluation and preference calculations. The cost proposal opening is anticipated for October 6, 2026. No guarantee of work volume is provided under this contract.