Security Services for Seattle Public Utilities

The City of Seattle is requesting bids for unarmed security services to Seattle Public Utilities across Water, Drainage and Wastewater, Solid Waste, and Resource Management Division facilities throughout Seattle and King County, with bids due October 19, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. via the City's Procurement Portal.

The scope covers fixed-post security, roving patrols, and emergency response services across 31 SPU facilities and infrastructure assets, with deployment ranging between 28 and 188 hours of total security guard patrol services per week. Vendor pricing must include labor, equipment, uniforms, vehicles and vehicle maintenance, training, supervision, and all overhead and administrative costs, with billing hours commencing upon arrival at the job site. Security personnel must hold valid First Aid and CPR certifications and comply with Washington State licensing requirements under RCW 18.170 and WAC 308-18. Vendors must maintain 24/7 emergency dispatch capability and provide comprehensive background checks for all personnel. The successful vendor must retain current security employees for 90 days and comply with Seattle's Paid Sick Time and Safe Time ordinance.

SPU currently spends approximately $400,000 annually on these services. The contract term is five years with one optional two-year extension at the City's discretion. Insurance requirements are substantial: Commercial General Liability with $1,000,000 each occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate, Business Automobile Liability with $1,000,000 combined single limits, Washington State Worker's Compensation Insurance per Title 51 RCW, and Contractor's Pollution Liability Insurance with $1,000,000 per claim and 200% aggregate. The City must be named as certificate holder and additional insured with primary and non-contributory coverage. Insurance must be provided within 15 days of award.

The non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for September 15, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. Written questions are due October 12, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Evaluation will consider responsiveness, responsibility, minimum qualifications compliance, specifications adherence, pricing, reference checks, and prompt payment discounts of ten or more calendar days.