Unarmed security guard services for bridgeport public library

The City of Bridgeport is requesting proposals for unarmed security guard services at the Bridgeport Public Library system, with proposals due June 24, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. A mandatory pre-proposal conference is scheduled for June 4, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

The scope encompasses 274 total weekly security hours across six facilities: the Burroughs-Saden Main Library and five branches (North, Black Rock, East Side, Beardsley, and Newfield). Staffing requirements range from 26 to 74 hours weekly per location. The contractor must provide all labor, supervision, uniforms, training, and equipment in compliance with municipal, state, and federal requirements. Proposers must hold a valid Connecticut security guard certification card and demonstrate a minimum of five years of security guard services experience with references from comparable municipal projects. The contractor must maintain a 24-hour communications center and submit a comprehensive training program outline.

The contract term runs July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with two optional one-year renewal periods available for a potential three-year engagement. Pricing must remain valid for a minimum of 120 days from the RFP opening date, with Net 45 payment terms. Proposers must provide a rate structure detailing security guard pay rate, overtime rate, billing rate per hour, and supervisor pay and billing rates.

Evaluation criteria use a 100-point scoring matrix: experience (25 points), references (24 points), employment practices including staff experience and training (26 points), RFP responsiveness (10 points), and pricing (15 points). Written questions are due June 10, 2026 at 4:00 p.m., with responses provided by June 17. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, conduct post-evaluation interviews with qualified suppliers, and enter into multiple agreements from the RFP.