Security Guard Services at Various City Locations

The City of Jacksonville, Florida is requesting proposals for comprehensive armed and unarmed security guard services at various city locations, facilities, and special events, with proposals due June 17, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on May 29, 2026 from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. (in-person at 555 W. 44th Street or via Microsoft Teams).

Respondents must meet mandatory minimum qualifications: proof of applicable local business licenses; Florida security licensing (Class B for headquarters and Class BB for branch offices under Chapter 493, Florida Statutes); documented experience providing armed and unarmed guard services for at least 3,000 hours per week over 60 consecutive months within the past 10 years in municipal or state government settings; proof of Florida branch office ownership, lease, or occupancy maintained for the past three years; and existing contracts with qualified sub-suppliers. A 5% bid bond, performance bond, and payment bond (100% of contract amount) are required.

The initial contract term is one year with three additional one-year renewal options, subject to approval by both the supplier and the City. Award will be made to the highest-ranked, responsive, responsible bidder using multiattribute scoring methodology. Evaluation criteria carry maximum points as follows: backfill strategy strength (25 points), depth of experience in specific facility types (35 points), local management quality and availability (15 points), alignment with global security standards such as ASIS and IAHSS certifications (15 points), lowest bid pricing (10 points), and overall presentation with scenario-based team responses (30 points), for a total of 130 points. Responses are limited to 30 single-sided pages with 1.5 spacing in Arial 11-point font, excluding appendices and proof of insurance or bonding. Questions are due June 3, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. No federal funding applies to this solicitation. The City reserves the right to determine supplier qualifications and may reject all bids or amend its notice of award prior to contract execution.