Security and Protective Services

The Valley Sanitary District (VSD) is soliciting proposals under solicitation 2026-RFP-007 for a licensed private security firm to provide continuous, unarmed, roving security services at its wastewater treatment and water reclamation facility in Indio, California. The primary objective of the contract is to deter unauthorized access, theft, vandalism, and malicious damage while protecting personnel and critical utility operations. The scope of work requires one qualified unarmed guard on-site from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., seven days a week, including weekends and holidays. Key deliverables include randomized vehicle and foot patrols, weekly unannounced supervisor inspections, and strict reporting timelines, with initial critical incident reports due within four hours and final reports within 24 hours. The contract will be awarded to the most qualified proposer based on a points-based evaluation of their qualifications, experience, and proposed methodology. Proposers must provide a single fully burdened hourly rate that covers wages, insurance, training, and a contractor-provided patrol vehicle. Compliance requirements include adherence to California Prevailing Wage Laws, equal opportunity employment, and strict cybersecurity and privacy standards for site-security records. The successful contractor must maintain Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability insurance and ensure the Project Manager completes a site-specific orientation regarding hazardous atmospheres and restricted areas. Payments are made on a monthly billing basis within 30 days of receipt of an undisputed invoice. Proposals must be submitted via the VSD eProcurement Portal by 4:00 p.m. on November 20, 2026.