Unarmed Security Guard Services

Atlanta Public Schools (APS) is soliciting proposals for Unarmed Security Guard Services through RFP 25-04071-P-LP, seeking qualified contractors to provide security personnel across approximately 87 public and charter/partner schools serving around 51,000 students. The contract requires unarmed security guards who are at least 21 years old, possess a high school diploma, have two years of security or law enforcement experience, and hold First Aid and CPR certifications. Guards must wear bulletproof and stab-proof vests, work alongside resource officers, and be equipped with communication devices provided by APS. The evaluation process will allocate 1000 total points, with 450 points for company qualifications and experience, 450 points for methodology and operations, and 100 points for cost. Key dates include a pre-proposal virtual conference on July 8, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. ET via Zoom, with proposals due on July 30, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. ET. The initial contract term is one year, with potential for up to four additional one-year renewals at APS's discretion.

The procurement encourages participation from Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (MBEs), Women-Owned Business Enterprises (WBEs), and Small Business Enterprises (SBEs), with local preference considerations for businesses registered in specific metropolitan Atlanta counties. Current contract holders include Best Crowd Control and Universal Protection Services (Allied Universal Security Service), with existing bill rates of $26.24 and $22.13 respectively, and an approximate annual spend of $230,000. The contract allows for multiple potential awards based on vendor experience, qualifications, and capacity, with service distribution determined by factors such as geographic coverage and pricing capabilities. Vendors must complete comprehensive documentation, including references, staff qualifications, and detailed operational approaches. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the pricing proposal includes estimated annual service requirements of 8,014 regular security guard hours, 3,336 holiday hours, and 2,589 emergency hours, with base hourly rates ranging from $15.08 to $17.83 depending on guard classification and time type. All vendors must comply with background check requirements, E-Verify regulations, and provide proof of appropriate insurance coverage.