Security Guard Services – Benton Museum of Art

The University of Connecticut is seeking proposals from qualified, licensed, and bonded firms to provide on‑site security guard services for the William Benton Museum of Art in Storrs, CT. The contractor will staff at least one security guard during standard museum hours, provide coverage for evenings, weekends, and special events, conduct patrols, monitor CCTV, maintain logs, and respond to incidents. The contract is initially for three years with the possibility of two one‑year extensions, and the award will be based on experience, staffing/training approach, operational capability, and price. • Provide licensed, bonded security guards for museum operating hours (Tue‑Fri 10 am‑4 pm; Sat‑Sun 1 pm‑4 pm) plus additional event coverage. • Must supply all personnel, supervision, equipment, and training; guards must meet Connecticut licensing and background‑check requirements. • Evaluation weighted: 25 % experience, 30 % staffing/training, 20 % operational capability, 25 % financial proposal. • Pre‑proposal webinar on July 9, 2026; questions due July 15, 2026; proposals due July 23, 2026.