Security Guard Services

The Nevada State Purchasing Division is seeking comprehensive security guard services through a Request for Proposals (RFP) for state agencies, the University and Community College System, Court System, Legislative Counsel Bureau, and political subdivisions. The procurement encompasses both armed and unarmed security guard services, including patrol and vehicle stop services across Nevada, with the state planning to award a maximum of two contracts. Currently, approximately 123 locations statewide utilize these services, with recent quarterly data showing 63,781 guard hours in Southern Nevada and 30,891.25 hours in Northern Nevada. Vendor qualifications are stringent, requiring specific standards for guard personnel including minimum experience, comprehensive training hours, and thorough background checks. The contract term is anticipated to be five years, running from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2030, with potential two one-year extensions. Proposals are due by June 18, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., with an estimated evaluation period from June 18 to July 1, 2025. Evaluation will likely include factors such as hourly rates, employee benefits, guard qualifications, and reference evaluations using a structured 1-10 rating scale.

There are no explicit set-aside designations mentioned in the documentation for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must complete comprehensive documentation, including a Vendor Information Response form, Cost Schedule, Insurance Schedule, and Lobbying Certification. The insurance requirements are extensive, mandating coverage from Nevada-licensed insurers with an A.M. Best rating of at least A- VII, including $5,000,000 in Commercial General Liability, $1,000,000 in Automobile Liability, and appropriate Workers' Compensation coverage. While specific budget ranges are not directly stated, the current service utilization suggests significant contract value, with 34,841 armed and 28,940 unarmed hours in Southern Nevada, and 23,621.25 armed and 7,270 unarmed hours in Northern Nevada. The Cost Schedule indicates that pricing will be consistent across all state agencies and locations, with vendors required to provide detailed hourly rates for various shift types including regular, overtime, holiday, special events, emergency, vehicle patrol, and random marked vehicle stops.