The Kansas Historical Society is seeking competitive proposals for comprehensive Security Guard Services at the Kansas History Center complex in Topeka, Kansas. The procurement is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for 24/7 security coverage, totaling 8,760 hours per year with one security guard continuously present. Required qualifications for security personnel include being at least 21 years old, possessing a high school diploma, passing a law enforcement background check, being Red Cross certified in CPR and First Aid, and wearing a standard uniform. Key objectives include monitoring security systems, protecting facility contents, responding to alarms, preventing theft and vandalism, and maintaining visitor and staff sign-in sheets. The solicitation was posted on July 16, 2025, with proposals due by August 26, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST. Potential bidders must request an official invitation at least 24 hours before the closing date and be registered as a state vendor. Questions and clarifications must be submitted via email in MS Word format by July 25, 2025, with answers published as amendments on the Procurement and Contracts website. The RFP includes specific provisions for bidder preferences, with designations for Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses and Certified Businesses. Vendors must obtain a current Tax Clearance Certificate from the Kansas Department of Revenue and submit it with their proposal. The contract period runs from the date of full execution through June 30, 2028, with options to renew for two additional twelve-month periods. Billing will occur weekly with Net 30 payment terms, and employees working on designated holidays will receive 1.5 times their wage rate. The Historical Society reserves the right to request additional guards for special events, with an option for armed guards at a 50% premium rate. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the 24/7 security requirement suggests a substantial annual contract value. The procurement emphasizes compliance with state requirements, including immigration reform laws and anti-human trafficking policies, and reserves the state's right to accept or reject any bid responses.
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EVT0010387_-_Schedules.pdf | 270KB | 7/16/25 | ||
Security_Guard_Services.pdf | 24KB | 7/16/25 | ||
EVT0010387_-_Bid_Documents.pdf | 392KB | 7/16/25 |