Security Services for the Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building

The contract involves providing unarmed security services at the Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building located at 221 Palafox Place in Pensacola, Florida. The selected contractor will deploy two unarmed security officers scheduled in staggered shifts to ensure continuous coverage during the building's operating hours from Monday through Friday. One officer will work from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., while the other will serve from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Additional security coverage will be required during evening Board of County Commissioners meetings, typically held on the first Thursday of each month, as well as other evening meetings as needed. During January and February, Saturday hours may also be necessary to accommodate the Homestead Exemption season. The security officers will be responsible for opening and closing the building daily, operating metal detector equipment, and performing other security duties as assigned and approved by the County. The solicitation for these services was posted on January 30, 2024, with a response deadline of February 21, 2024. The contract falls under NAICS code 921120 and is managed by the Escambia Purchasing department of Florida. Interested vendors can contact the primary point of contact, David Miller, via email or phone for further details. The project aims to ensure the safety and security of the government building through consistent security presence and operational support during regular and special events.