Security Guard Services for TOPB Marina

The Town of Palm Beach is seeking proposals from qualified security guard service contractors to provide comprehensive security services at the Town of Palm Beach Marina through a competitive Request for Proposals process. The procurement encompasses armed roving guard coverage and foot patrol services to protect marina customer safety and assets, maintain Town property security, and control access to four dock gates and three parking lots. Services must be provided 365 days per year from 5:00 PM to 8:00 AM (105 hours weekly), with additional coverage for special events and holidays as scheduled. The contractor must provide all necessary labor, management, supervision, vehicles (including a marked electric golf cart), equipment, safety gear, fuel, and materials required to perform the work. All personnel must possess a Florida Class "D" and Class "G" Security License and be able to understand and communicate in English. Key deliverables include daily slip occupancy reports, activity logs, incident reports, security camera monitoring, and gate access control documentation. Evaluation of proposals will be conducted on a best value basis across six categories: Experience of Firm (30 points), Experience and Ability of Personnel (25 points), Workload and Scheduling (10 points), Disputes, Litigation, and Resolutions (10 points), Cost Proposal (20 points), and Financial Information (5 points). The non-mandatory pre-proposal conference is scheduled for April 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM via Microsoft Teams, with interviews tentatively scheduled for June 12, 2026, at 1:00 PM for invited firms. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the Town's Euna eProcurement platform by May 20, 2026, and proposers may not withdraw proposals for 180 days from the opening date.

There are no specific disadvantaged enterprise set-asides identified in the solicitation materials. Proposers must demonstrate a minimum of three years of experience with municipal or commercial contracts and provide documentation of at least three previous projects similar in type, size, and complexity to the proposed scope of work. All contractors and subcontractors must comply with E-Verify employment eligibility verification requirements, register with the system, and verify all newly hired workers. Comprehensive insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability coverage of $2,000,000 per occurrence and $4,000,000 aggregate, Business Auto Liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, Workers' Compensation meeting Florida statutory limits, Employers Liability of $1,000,000 per accident, Professional Liability of $2,000,000 per claim and $4,000,000 aggregate, and an Umbrella or Excess Liability policy of $5,000,000 per occurrence and aggregate. Contractors must also comply with drug-free workplace requirements, Florida public records laws, foreign entity restrictions, human trafficking prohibitions, and scrutinized company certification requirements. The Town has established a deductions schedule for non-performance infractions ranging from $100 to $300 for violations such as sleeping on duty, failing to follow post orders, or improper uniforms. No incumbent contractor, existing contract values, or specific budget amounts are disclosed in the solicitation materials; award will be made to the proposer offering the best value to the Town.