Unarmed and Armed Security Guards for Region 03

The Texas Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Region 03 is requesting bids for on-site uniformed unarmed security guards, uniformed armed security guards, and dedicated patrol services at HHS facilities across an 18-county region, with bids due August 11, 2026.

The service area encompasses Region 03 counties including Dallas, Tarrant, Fannin, Johnson, Navarro, Denton, Wise, Hunt, Kaufman, Collin, Palo Pinto, Rockwall, Grayson, Earth, Ellis, Parker, Cooke, and Hood, and cities including Arlington, Bonham, Carrollton, Cleburne, Corsicana, Dallas, Decatur, Denton, Duncanville, Ennis, Fort Worth, Grand Prairie, Granbury, Greenville, Hurst, Irving, Kaufman, Lake Worth, Lewisville, McKinney, Mesquite, Mineral Wells, North Richland Hills, Plano, Richardson, Sherman, Stephenville, Terrell, Watauga, Waxahachie, and Weatherford.

The contractor must employ licensed security personnel in compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations. All security staff must maintain current licenses and successfully complete background investigations and security clearance requirements as specified by HHS. The contractor is responsible for personnel training, scheduling, supervision, and management of all assigned security personnel at multiple facility locations, with flexibility to adjust staffing levels based on HHS facility operational needs and security demands.

Performance occurs at HHS facilities throughout Region 03. The contractor shall maintain adequate staffing and ensure all security personnel adhere to professional standards, uniform requirements, and conduct protocols as specified by HHS. Pricing terms and contract duration will be determined through the invitation-for-bid process.