Security Services_SCSU

The State of South Carolina, through the State Fiscal Accountability Authority on behalf of South Carolina State University (SCSU), is issuing a Request for Proposal for comprehensive armed and unarmed security guard services across multiple campus locations. The procurement encompasses security personnel deployment for the main campus in Orangeburg and satellite locations in Anderson, Cayce, Rock Hill, and Charleston, with services including campus patrol, gate security, residence hall monitoring, emergency response, parking and traffic control, event security, dispatch operations, escorts, policy enforcement, and specialized assignments. Lot 1 requires licensed, bonded, and insured security services for 41,600 unarmed hours and 4,160 armed hours, while Lot 2 seeks certified narcotics and weapons detection K9 officer pairs for campus searches and deterrence operations with 6,400 unarmed and 4,160 armed K9 deployment hours. All contractor personnel must meet South Carolina licensing requirements including SLED Level 1 certification, comprehensive background checks, drug screening, and professional uniforms. The pre-bid conference is scheduled for April 29, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST via teleconference, with questions due by May 1, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST, and proposals due May 26, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST. Award is anticipated for July 8, 2026, with the initial contract term of one year plus four optional one-year renewals for a maximum five-year term beginning August 8, 2026, and ending August 7, 2031. Pricing must be submitted on a fixed-price basis with detailed line items for both unarmed and armed hours, and evaluation will be based on three factors in order of importance: past performance and experience, staffing approach, and price.

The solicitation does not indicate specific set-asides or restrictions limiting eligible respondents to particular organization types, nor are disadvantaged enterprise designations mentioned in the available documentation. No incumbent vendor information has been provided, though SCSU currently holds two separate security contracts with different scopes and terms that do not apply to this procurement. The university will provide access to campus facilities, communication systems, keys and keycards, and a Contracting Officer's Representative for technical oversight; however, no part of the contract may be subcontracted without prior written approval. Specific budget or award values are not disclosed in the solicitation summary, and pricing will be evaluated as a factor in determining the highest-ranked responsive and responsible offeror. Qualified security services agencies meeting the licensing and insurance requirements are encouraged to submit proposals addressing the comprehensive scope of services across all designated campus locations.