Unarmed Security Services

The City of Amarillo, Texas, is soliciting bids for unarmed security services at the City of Amarillo Service Center, located at 800 SE 23rd, Amarillo. The procurement seeks a vendor to provide security coverage during Monday-Friday evenings (5:00 PM-7:00 AM), weekends, and holidays, totaling approximately 3,458 Monday-Friday hours, 2,496 weekend hours, and 312 holiday hours. Required security personnel must be licensed, uniformed, and trained in emergency procedures and de-escalation techniques. Specific duties include conducting routine property rounds, monitoring gates, recording vehicle traffic, and submitting daily security logs and incident reports within 24 hours to the Street Coordinator. The bid closing date is September 3, 2025, at 3:00 PM, with City Council consideration of proposals scheduled for September 23, 2025. Evaluation will focus on the highest evaluated bidder, with proposals to be submitted electronically through Bonfire, adhering to specific unit pricing, identification, and reporting requirements.

The contract includes provisions for local preference consideration under Section 271.9051 of the Texas Local Government Code, potentially favoring vendors with a principal place of business within Amarillo city limits. Vendors must comply with various ethical and legal requirements, including non-discrimination policies, verification of non-boycott status regarding Israel, firearm entities, and energy companies, and federal suspension and debarment certifications. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, mandating Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Workers' Compensation coverage with specific limits. The contract value is not to exceed $171,000.00 per year, with cooperative purchasing options available for other governmental entities. Bidders must provide three references from previous governmental projects and complete a Vendor Acknowledgement Form. Additional requirements include compliance with Texas ethics and local government codes, with potential contract award contingent upon meeting all specified criteria and demonstrating capability to provide high-quality security services.