Security Guard Services

The New York State Community Commission on Reparation Remedies is seeking security guard services through a Request for Quote (RFQ) for public meetings and town hall events across New York State. The contract is structured as a multi-award opportunity covering three NYS regions, with a one-year term and an optional one-year renewal. Each event will require six security personnel, specifically four security guards and two supervising security guards, with events ranging from 200 to 400 attendees and lasting four to six hours. Proposers must submit quotes by March 26, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST, with questions due by February 28, 2025. The solicitation documents are available on the New York Office of General Services procurement website. Qualified proposers must demonstrate a minimum of three years of experience providing security services for large public events and be registered with the NYS Department of State for security guard services with completed DCJS-approved training.

The procurement opportunity has specific eligibility requirements targeting New York State certified businesses, including Minority-Owned Business Enterprises, Woman-Owned Business Enterprises, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses, and New York State Small Businesses. No specific set-aside designations or subcontracting goals are established for minority, women-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, or disadvantaged businesses in this solicitation. The contract is a discretionary purchase of services valued under $500,000 under New York State Finance Law, applicable to all NYS counties on a statewide basis. Proposers cannot use subcontractor qualifications to meet the requirements and must independently satisfy the stated criteria. The procurement is being conducted as a competitive quote process with no identified incumbent vendors or specific technology integration requirements. While the exact contract value is not explicitly stated, the budget is limited to less than $500,000 for the initial one-year term.