Caltrans Real Properties: Security Services

The City of Pasadena is seeking a highly qualified security service provider to provide 24/7 unarmed security for up to twelve vacant single-family or duplex properties located within a two-mile radius. This initiative follows California Senate Bill 959, allowing the City to purchase surplus properties from Caltrans to eventually sell them and use the proceeds for affordable housing development. The selected contractor must have at least five years of experience as a security provider and ensure all personnel hold current State of California Security Guard licenses and are trained in fire extinguisher use, drug identification, bomb threats, and conflict avoidance. Guards are required to maintain daily activity reports and utilize two-way radios or cellphones for immediate communication. The solicitation, numbered 2026-RFP-0589, requires a two-part submission consisting of a Technical Proposal and a Price Proposal, with a total page limit of 50 pages and a strict 12-point font requirement. Proposals must be submitted via the City's eProcurement Portal by December 4, 2026. Award selection is based on total average points across various factors, with cost accounting for 25% of the weight and specific point preferences awarded to local Pasadena businesses or certified small/micro-businesses. Invoicing is managed through a dedicated Vendor Invoice Portal, with payments issued on Tuesdays and Thursdays following department verification. All deliverables must comply with ADA and WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility standards.