Uniformed security guard services, general locations

Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners, Purchasing Department, is soliciting competitive bids for uniformed security guard services through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) process organized into four distinct lots covering Palm Beach International Airport, Palm Beach County General Government facilities, Palm Tran locations, and Site/Field Supervisor coverage across all locations. The procurement requires a total of approximately 1,838 hours per week comprising Uniformed Security Guard A personnel (731 hours weekly at $11.50/hour minimum), Uniformed Security Guard B at the airport (280 hours weekly at $12.25/hour minimum), armed Uniformed Security Guard C personnel (747 hours weekly at $13.70/hour minimum), and two full-time Site/Field Supervisors (80 hours weekly at $15.50/hour minimum). Qualified bidders must demonstrate a minimum of five years operating in the security business under the same company name, maintain current contracts with at least three non-residential clients, and provide evidence of two existing contracts valued at no less than $927,272 annually. All security personnel must possess Florida Class D or G security licenses, successfully complete comprehensive background investigations including fingerprint-based criminal history checks, and complete 40 hours of pre-employment training plus 40 hours of annual training. A mandatory pre-bid conference was held on March 4, 2016, with Step 1 (Bidder Qualifications Package) submissions due by March 25, 2016 at 4:00 p.m., while Step 2 pricing submissions would be issued separately to qualified bidders; the anticipated contract start date is October 28, 2016, with an initial 24-month term and three optional 12-month renewal periods subject to appropriation and mutual agreement. Evaluation will be based on bidder qualifications, compliance with specifications, pricing competitiveness, and ability to meet the County's annual estimated value of $1,236,363.

This procurement includes a 15% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal applicable to all submitted bids. Successful contractors must maintain performance and payment bonds totaling $570,629.08 and carry comprehensive insurance including $1,000,000 in Commercial General Liability and Professional Errors & Omissions coverage. Liquidated damages of $500 per occurrence will be assessed for staffing deficiencies, training non-compliance, and other performance failures. The contract value is estimated at $1,236,363 annually, representing the County's budgeted expenditure for these security services across all four lots. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documents provided. The County reserves the right to increase or decrease total service hours based on actual operational needs, providing flexibility in contract administration and cost management throughout the contract term.