ITB - Security Guard Services and Related Items for Harris County and the Harris County Community Supervision & Corrections Department (Federal/Grant)

Harris County is soliciting bids for a firm fixed price contract to provide comprehensive armed and unarmed uniform security services for the county and the Community Supervision and Corrections Department. The contract is scheduled to run for one year, beginning approximately January 1, 2027, and ending December 31, 2027. The scope of work requires 24/7 coverage, including interior and exterior roving patrols, monitoring of intrusion detection and fire systems, and screening duties using x-ray and metal detector systems. The selected vendor must provide late-model 4WD or AWD patrol vehicles that are clearly marked as private security and must utilize a guard-tour or GPS system to verify patrol compliance. Funding for this contract is provided through federal grant sources, including FEMA, HUD, and the Texas General Land Office. Awarding will be based on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with evaluations considering price, discounts, and life cycle costs. Bidders must comply with extensive federal and state regulations, including SAM verification for debarment, Davis-Bacon wage standards, and M/WBE goal participation. The contract includes strict requirements for vehicle marking, labor standards limiting employees to 12 consecutive hours of work per day, and a transition period not to exceed 90 days upon expiration. Bids must be submitted via the Bonfire portal as a single PDF or as physical hard copies by the specified deadline.