IFB 10212689 - Security Guard Services

The California Department of Water Resources is seeking a qualified contractor to provide unarmed security guard services for the State Water Project facilities across California. The contract is a fixed‑price, five‑year award (with optional extensions to years 4‑5) that includes staffing, patrol vehicle provision, equipment, management, and extensive reporting and performance‑based penalties. Bidders must hold a Private Patrol Operator license, demonstrate at least five years of security‑services experience, meet a minimum 3 % DVBE participation, and submit sealed technical and cost proposals by the September 17 deadline. The scope also requires 24/7 coverage, SOC dispatch, CCTV monitoring, and compliance with prevailing‑wage and insurance requirements. • Provide unarmed security guard services (access control, vehicle/foot patrols, CCTV monitoring, incident reporting) at all SWP sites. • Supply and maintain patrol vehicles, uniforms, communication devices, and a Security Operations Center for dispatch. • Manage staffing levels, training, KPI reporting, and comply with detailed Service‑Level Agreement credits and penalties.