Security Services in Boise and Caldwell, Idaho

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is seeking bids for security guard services at departmental offices in Boise and Caldwell under ITB AITB2702 / IPRO ITB1463, with bids due November 6, 2026, and questions due October 30, 2026.

The scope spans two location lists. Location List A requires full-time, unarmed on-site security officers at the Westgate Offices (1720 Westgate Drive, Suites A–D, Boise) and Caldwell Office (3402 Franklin Road, Caldwell), working 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time on regular business days, excluding weekends and state holidays. Location List B requires nightly surveillance passes at the Westgate Offices between 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., 365 days per year. The contractor must provide all uniforms, equipment, and vehicles; weapons are authorized (standard .38 caliber or 9mm pistols only). The contractor must maintain comprehensive liability insurance with limits of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, plus workers' compensation coverage.

All security officers, employees, and subcontractors must pass criminal history background checks compliant with IDAPA 16.05.06 and maintain CPR and First Aid certifications along with weapons training and concealed carry permits. The contractor must develop a Quality Assurance Plan within 30 days of contract execution and submit daily shift reports and incident/accident reports to the Department's Facilities Services Manager.

The initial contract term is five years, from November 16, 2026, to November 15, 2031, with possible extensions by mutual written agreement not to exceed five years total. The contract will be awarded on a fixed unit cost, indefinite quantity basis to the responsive, responsible bidder with the lowest total cost. Bidders must submit fully-burdened rates in an Excel Bid Schedule, with costs remaining firm throughout the contract life unless extenuating circumstances warrant modification. Invoicing occurs monthly within 30 days after the billing period, with payment processed within 30 days of receiving complete documentation. Bid opening is scheduled for Monday, November 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Mountain Time.