Security Services

Jefferson County, Colorado is requesting proposals for armed and unarmed uniformed security guard services at three county facilities—the Administration and Courts Facility in Golden, the District Attorney Building in Golden, and the Remington Building in Lakewood—with proposals due July 28, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. and written questions due July 7, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. An addendum is estimated to post July 10, 2026.

The scope spans perimeter and interior building security, vendor and package screening with metal detection equipment, video surveillance monitoring, and perimeter surveillance. The Administration and Courts Facility requires armed security coverage Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (dock operations) and 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. (swing and night shifts), plus weekend day and night shifts. The District Attorney Building and Remington Building each require Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. coverage, excluding court and county holidays. The contractor must provide all personnel costs, equipment, uniforms, weapons, and mandatory training including active shooter response, basic handgun certification at Police Marksman level, crisis response, First Aid/CPR from American Red Cross, conflict resolution, sexual harassment prevention, metal detector operation, pepper spray training, and package screening procedures.

Security guards must be minimum age 21, possess valid government-issued identification, hold a high school diploma or G.E.D., pass criminal background checks with no sexual misconduct or felony convictions, and clear drug screening. The contractor must obtain Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) certification for designated posts and hold monthly meetings with the County Representative. Insurance must include property and liability coverage naming Jefferson County as certificate holder and additional insured, with carriers maintaining an A.M. Best rating of not less than A- and/or VII.

The contract term is one year with renewal options. Cost proposals must be submitted as a separate Excel document via BidNet, with rates firm for the entire one-year period. Payment is Net 30 following inspection and acceptance of services. Evaluation is expected to require 4–6 weeks.