SECURITY GUARD SERVICES AT CITY HALL & ANNEX

The City of Port Arthur seeks a qualified security firm to provide armed guard services at City Hall and the Annex, covering weekday desk duty, occasional night council meetings, and related administrative tasks. The contract is for an initial one‑year term with two optional one‑year renewals. Bidders must submit a sealed RFP with original and three copies, meet strict guard qualification standards, supply uniforms, and carry required insurance. • Scope: Two armed guards (one at City Hall lobby, one at Annex lobby) Monday‑Friday 8 am‑5 pm, plus occasional night/extra council meetings. • Requirements: Guards must be U.S. citizens or legally present, possess Texas driver’s license, be registered with the Texas State Board of Private Investigators, meet age/education/experience criteria, and wear city‑provided uniforms. • Deliverables: Daily desk coverage, security logbooks, timesheets, incident reporting, and immediate law‑enforcement notification in emergencies. • Contract terms: 1‑year base term, renewable twice; net‑30 payment; insurance limits specified; no subcontracting without approval. • Submission: Deadline 23 Sep 2026 3:00 PM CST, sealed envelope to City Secretary (P.O. Box 1089 or 444 4th St., 4th Floor). • Evaluation: 60 pts experience, 15 pts references, 25 pts pricing; negotiations may follow.