Security Services for Samaritan Wellness Center

The City of Detroit Office of Contracting and Procurement on behalf of the Detroit Health Department is requesting quotes for unarmed security guard services at Samaritan Wellness Center (5555 Conner Street) under RFQ 549251, with quotes due August 14, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. EST via Bonfire and questions due August 7, 2026. This is a grant-funded project.

Respondents must hold a current State of Michigan Security License and demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience providing security services at the same or similar scope. The center operates Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., totaling 46.5 hours weekly for 52 weeks. Security duties include building perimeter checks, front desk monitoring, safety walkthroughs, client assistance, bathroom oversight, escorting disruptive participants, emergency response, and incident reporting. The awardee must provide all uniforms and maintain communication via phone or radio.

The contract term runs October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027 with one-year renewal options subject to Detroit City Council approval. The RFQ contemplates one or multiple awards. Pricing must cover base hourly wage and billable hourly rate inclusive of holiday and extended hours coverage, submitted on the provided Price Sheet.

Required insurance includes Workers' Compensation at Michigan statutory minimum, Employers' Liability at $500,000 per occurrence, Commercial General Liability at $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, and Automobile Liability at $1,000,000 combined single limit. Payment terms are NET 30 days from invoice receipt date.

Respondents must submit three years of financial statements, Certificate of Authority, notarized affidavits (Non-Collusion, Affidavit of Disclosure of Interests), Amendment Acknowledgement Form, three client references demonstrating relevant experience within the last five years, an organizational chart with key personnel resumes, and a Statement of Political Contributions and Expenditures. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all quotes, waive non-conformities, re-advertise, or cancel at any time.