Unarmed Standing Guard Services DS260129

The California Department of Education is requesting sealed bids for unarmed standing guard services at the Diagnostic Center Southern California (DCSC) in Los Angeles under IFB DS260129, with bids due August 18, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. PDT and public bid opening on August 20. All bidders and employees must hold California Department of Consumer Affairs Bureau of Security and Investigative Services certification and pass Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation background checks — a mandatory qualification filter.

The scope covers one unarmed standing guard for daytime shifts (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, approximately 121 days per year) and one guard for nighttime shifts (8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., seven days a week, approximately 334 nights per year) at 4339 State University Drive, Los Angeles. Guards shall actively patrol and inspect designated facility areas and provide daily security reports.

The contract runs October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027, with two optional one-year renewal periods through September 30, 2029. Bidders must submit separate bid pricing for each contract year on three distinct bid forms, with award determined by the lowest average Grand Total across all three forms. A 5% small business preference applies to certified small businesses, and a DVBE incentive of 3 to 5% is available based on confirmed Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise participation levels; DVBE participation is not mandatory. Bidders must provide proof of Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Workers' Compensation insurance, each with minimum limits of $1 million. Contract award is contingent upon Department of General Services approval, CDE executive approval, funding authorization, and program authorization. The State reserves the right to terminate with 30 days' written notice or immediately for cause.