PRICE TERM AGREEMENT FOR SECURITY PATROL SERVICES AT THE HILO COUNTY BUILDINGS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I

The County of Hawai‘i Department of Public Works is soliciting bids for a price term agreement to provide 24/7 security patrol services at three Hilo locations: the Hawai‘i County Building, Aupuni Center, and the Kaiko'o VRL Building. The contract consists of a one-year base period starting December 1, 2026, with four optional one-year extensions available at the County's discretion. The selected contractor will be responsible for frequent patrols of facilities and grounds to prevent vandalism and illegal activity, maintaining a security log, and implementing a checkpoint system with specific requirements for each location. Weekly reports must be provided to verify that checks are conducted every two to three hours. Bids are due by October 8, 2026, at 2:00 pm HST via the OpenGov Procurement System, with the award granted to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. Qualified bidders must be licensed Guard Agencies under Hawai‘i Revised Statutes Chapter 463 and provide certification from the State Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Mandatory requirements include proof of vendor compliance via Hawai‘i Compliance Express or relevant tax and labor certificates, as well as comprehensive insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability and Professional Liability. The agreement incorporates General Terms and Conditions dated May 10, 2023, which include liquidated damages of 0.1% per day for nonperformance and a ten-day cure period for termination for default.