Security Guard Services Invitation To Bid

The State of Florida, Department of Management Services has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for Security Guard Services across the state, including in Leon County and the City of Tallahassee. The ITB seeks bids from interested vendors to provide security guard services, including armed and unarmed guards, full-time, part-time, and occasional coverage. Vendors must meet specific licensing, training, and experience requirements, and will be responsible for providing supervision, equipment, vehicles, and comprehensive reporting. Pricing will be based on an hourly rate structure, and the contract will have an initial term of up to 5 years with options to renew. The Department will use a Request for Quote process to order services from the awarded vendors, and reserves the right to approve any price adjustments during the contract term. The bid submission deadline is July 17, 2023, and the anticipated contract start date is September 5, 2023.

The ITB encourages participation from woman-, veteran-, and minority-owned business enterprises, and the use of the Mentor-Protege Program. While the current incumbents and contract history are provided in an addendum, the specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed. The ITB indicates that the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder within 20% of the lowest bid price, and the Department may make multiple awards per region. Interested vendors must meet various mandatory responsive requirements, such as being registered with the Florida Department of State, to be considered for the contract.