Offsite Physical Records Storage, Retrieval, and Destruction Services – Rebid

Arlington County Government is soliciting bids for a qualified contractor to provide secure offsite physical records storage, retrieval, transportation, refiling, records access, reporting, and authorized destruction services. The selected contractor must operate a facility within a 1.5 hour one-way drive from the Bozman Government Center in Arlington, Virginia, and must have at least five years of experience providing these services to government or healthcare organizations. The scope includes an initial records transfer of up to 20,000 cubic feet, with the capacity to accommodate an annual growth of up to 10 percent. The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary supplies, such as standard records cartons and barcode labels, and must ensure that specialized media like X-ray film and magnetic tapes are handled according to specific environmental and security requirements. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the Total Evaluated Bid. Compliance requirements are stringent, including adherence to the Virginia Public Records Act, HIPAA for protected health information, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Bidders must be authorized to transact business in Virginia and provide proof of specific insurance coverage. All submissions must be made electronically via the PRISM+ portal by November 20, 2026. Payments will be processed via ACH within 45 days of invoice approval by the County Project Officer. The County maintains the right to conduct unannounced inspections to verify compliance with all security and life-safety standards.