Security Services

The State Fiscal Accountability Authority (SFAA), Division of Procurement Services, is requesting proposals for security services on behalf of the SC School for the Deaf and Blind (SCSDB), with proposals due October 5, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. EST. A mandatory pre-proposal conference is scheduled for September 14, 2026 via Microsoft Teams, followed by a mandatory site visit on September 15, 2026 at the SCSDB campus in Spartanburg.

The scope requires an established, nationally recognized security services contractor to provide on-site security coverage including officer placement at main entrances, traffic control, special event security, and security monitoring equipment. One security officer must be on site at all times with flexible shift coverage. The contractor must comply with South Carolina Code of Laws Title 40, Section 40-17-10 and maintain appropriate licensing and registration through the State Law Enforcement Division (SLED). All security officers must possess current firearms permits and pass comprehensive screening including criminal background checks, drug testing, mental and emotional stability assessments, and U.S. citizenship verification. The contractor bears full responsibility for officer salaries, benefits, payroll taxes, workers' compensation, and employer's liability insurance.

The contract commences November 17, 2026 with an initial one-year term and four optional one-year renewal periods (maximum five-year life). Pricing must be fixed for the contract duration, with payment thirty days after invoice submission. Required insurance includes commercial general liability of $1 million per occurrence, auto liability of $1 million per accident, workers' compensation at statutory limits, and an employee dishonesty bond with minimum coverage of $50,000 per occurrence.

Evaluation is based on technical proposal, qualifications, and cost, with award to the highest-ranked responsive and responsible offeror. Questions are due September 14, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. EST. Award notification is scheduled for November 5, 2026.