2026-08-02

The City of Huntington is soliciting firm fixed price proposals for armed security guard services at Huntington City Hall, located at 800 5th Avenue, Huntington, West Virginia. The selected contractor will provide a minimum of two armed guards equipped with firearms and tasers to work a staggered schedule Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 52 weeks per year, with additional guards provided for after-hour meetings. Key operational duties include conducting security sweeps 30 minutes before and after business hours, assisting with emergency evacuations, reporting illegal activity to the Cabell City 911 Center, and providing written incident reports to the City Manager and Mayor. The City will provide the security station, phone, and metal detectors, while the contractor must ensure guards have their own transportation. Eligible contractors must be licensed in the State of West Virginia per state code Chapter 30 Article 18, possess at least five years of experience in similar services, and provide three comparable references, preferably from the public sector. Mandatory requirements include maintaining minimum liability insurance of $1,000,000 that specifically covers firearms and weapons, naming the City of Huntington as an insured party, and providing full indemnification to the City. Additionally, the contractor must conduct annual criminal background checks on all personnel and obtain a Municipal Business License. Proposals must be submitted electronically via BidExpress by October 8, 2026, at 10 a.m. The contract includes the City's option to renew for two one-year periods, with payments due within 30 days of service receipt.