Unarmed Security Guard Services

The State of Kansas, acting as the lead state under the NASPO ValuePoint Cooperative Purchasing Program, has established a Master Agreement for Unarmed Security Guard Services, available to participating states, institutions of higher education, political subdivisions, the District of Columbia, U.S. territories, and other eligible entities subject to state procurement director approval and local regulatory compliance. The solicitation, identified as NASPO-ADT-177, opened on May 28, 2025, with a response deadline of May 30, 2028, and is governed by a cooperative procurement framework under NAICS code 561612. Proposals are evaluated using a trade-off methodology, with technical merit weighted at 72% and cost at 28%, requiring a minimum of 910 out of 1,300 technical points to be considered for award. Technical evaluation prioritizes scope of work, management and staff qualifications, experience, customer service, and promotion of the NASPO ValuePoint program, while cost evaluation focuses on average hourly rates for unarmed guards and supervisors. Multiple awards are anticipated based on overall scoring. Performance is executed under a modular framework via Participating Agreements, with delivery and service locations defined per individual order. All services are F.O.B. destination, freight pre-paid, with contractors responsible for transportation, handling, and compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including SAM.gov debarment rules and Utah Procurement Code requirements. Contractors must supply qualified, licensed personnel and provide required equipment such as metal detectors, flashlights, gloves, and communication devices, while adhering to strict confidentiality, data security, and tax clearance obligations, particularly relating to Hawaii-specific mandates if applicable. Proposal submissions require adherence to a rigid structure, including six mandatory attachments: Offeror Information, Response Worksheet, Cost Proposal with defined tabs, Proposed Modifications to the Master Agreement, Business Confidentiality Claim, and Question & Answer Template, all submitted in Word, Excel, or searchable PDF format via email or courier by the specified deadline. Contract administration is overseen by Kansas as the lead state, with payments for administrative fees directed to the State of Utah Division of Purchasing; invoicing occurs upon contract completion, and quarterly utilization reports must be submitted electronically. The contract includes standard clauses on modifications, performance records, freedom of information, assignment, remedies, force majeure, cost or pricing data, and survival of terms, with no specified minimum spending or maximum ceiling, and no guaranteed volume of