Armoured Car Services

The Town of Halton Hills is soliciting proposals under solicitation number 2026-138-T for a qualified armoured car service provider to securely collect and transport bank deposits from designated Town facilities to a Scotiabank Processing Centre. The successful contractor must provide all necessary labour, armoured vehicles, and security measures, ensuring a secure chain of custody and timely delivery. The contract is scheduled for an initial three-year term from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2029, with the possibility of two additional three-year renewal periods based on performance and budget approval. Mandatory requirements for bidders include being an established provider with sufficient operational capacity, maintaining all required legal licences, and ensuring personnel carrying firearms hold valid Canadian authorizations and training. The selected provider may also need to prove they are a Scotiabank approved carrier. Insurance requirements are stringent, requiring 5 million dollars in Commercial General Liability, 2 million dollars in Auto Liability, 1 million dollars in Crime insurance, and 2 million dollars or 10 percent of deposits for Cash-in-Transit coverage. Additionally, the vendor must agree to extend the contract's pricing and terms to members of the Halton Co-operative Purchasing Group. Bids must be submitted electronically via the Town's bidding portal by November 5, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. local time. Submissions must include completed pricing tables for the first three years and three professional references for similar contracts. Payment will be made via electronic transfer within 30 days of receiving an approved invoice. The contract also mandates compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.