Security Patrol Services

Waco Independent School District is requesting proposals for security patrol services covering all district facilities during nights, weekends, and holidays, with proposals due August 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM CST. The awarded contractor must hold a Department of Public Safety Private Security Bureau license — a mandatory qualification that filters bidders.

The scope includes uniformed Security Patrol Officers equipped with appropriate equipment and marked security vehicles bearing company logos. The contractor must provide two patrol tours on weekdays (5:00 PM–11:00 PM for alarm calls only, and 11:00 PM–7:00 AM) and three tours on weekends and holidays (11:00 PM–7:00 AM and 2:00 PM–6:30 PM). Required performance duties include responding to alarm calls within 30 minutes and immediately to burglary and fire alarms, conducting physical inspections of all exterior doors and windows, documenting security hazards, investigating suspicious activity, and maintaining daily activity reports. Employees with direct student contact must obtain criminal background clearances through the Texas Department of Public Safety Fingerprint-based Applicant Clearinghouse.

The contract term runs three years from September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2029, awarded to a single vendor. Bidders must submit pricing for all three annual contract years, covering patrol services, equipment, uniforms, and vehicle costs. No estimated contract value is disclosed.

Evaluation allocates 40 points to price, 20 points to experience with comparable work, 15 points to school district business experience, 20 points to quality of goods and services based on references, and 5 points to submission of the DPS Private Security License. Board approval is anticipated for August 20, 2026. Online submission occurs through https://wisdebid.ionwave.net. Required documents include the Bid Submittal Form with references and pricing, narrative explanation of service delivery, Representations and Certifications Form, Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (Form CIQ), Form W-9, and Form 1295 (Disclosure of Interested Parties).