Security Guard Services – Benton Museum of Art

The University of Connecticut Procurement Department is requesting proposals for certified on-site security guard services at the William Benton Museum of Art in Storrs, Connecticut under RFP TB062326, with proposals due July 23, 2026 at 12:00 a.m. EDT. The University encourages participation from Connecticut-certified Small Business Enterprises (SBE), Minority-Owned Businesses (MBE), Woman-Owned Businesses (WBE), and Disability-Owned Businesses (DisBE) certified by the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services—a preference, not a set-aside.

Bidders must be qualified, licensed, and bonded security firms. The scope encompasses on-site security guard staffing during standard operating hours, coverage during absences, and special events; personnel must have qualifications and specialized training relevant to protecting cultural assets. Day-to-day service delivery includes supervision and incident response with documentation protocols. Proposers must provide three references from comparable contracts, preferably from higher education institutions.

Pricing must detail all proposed rates, fees, and charges. Payment terms are 2% discount at 15 days or Net 45 days unless alternate terms are proposed. All proposals remain valid for a minimum of 180 days from the due date.

Mandatory submittals include Campaign Contribution Certification, Bidder Contract Compliance Monitoring Report, SEEC Form 10, Connecticut Economic Impact Form, Non-Collusion Affidavit, and acknowledgment of the University's Vendor Code of Conduct. Proposers must declare any potential conflicts of interest or deviations from the University's template contract. An optional pre-proposal conference is scheduled for June 23, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT. Proposers must acknowledge all questions and addenda posted to the HuskyBuy portal; failure to do so does not relieve compliance obligations. The University reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and waive irregularities or technicalities at its discretion.