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Unarmed Security Guard Services Invitation for Bid (IFB)

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5259945State & Local

Submission Closed12/09/2025, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.

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AI Contract Overview

This contract involves establishing a statewide Master Service Agreement (MSA) for unarmed security guard services across California, with a primary focus on providing unarmed security personnel and optional vehicle patrol services. The agreement is set for an initial three-year term, with two optional two-year extensions, allowing for a maximum performance period of up to seven years. The scope encompasses services in ten regions statewide, with awards made by region and service category, and the contract is mandatory for use by California state agencies, while also being available to local government entities. Bidders are required to respond to detailed technical, cost, and compliance questions, including providing references, cost worksheets, and certifications, with the evaluation process prioritizing lowest price among technically acceptable proposals. The contract emphasizes strict compliance with state and federal regulations, including background checks, licensing, and insurance requirements, and mandates adherence to specific standards for personnel grooming, uniforms, and operational procedures. Key personnel roles such as security guards, supervisors, and managers have defined responsibilities, with provisions for background screening, training, and certification. The agreement also incorporates detailed inspection and acceptance procedures, where services are evaluated on-site at designated locations, focusing on vehicle condition, personnel appearance, and operational compliance, with the user agency holding authority to accept or reject services. Special contract requirements include restrictions on the use of generative AI, mandatory reporting of wages and benefits, and prohibitions against conflicts of interest or misrepresentation. The procurement process follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable model, with awards based on the lowest compliant bid, and detailed instructions govern proposal submission, formatting, and required documentation. Overall, the contract aims to ensure high standards of security service delivery through comprehensive performance standards, rigorous oversight, and clear contractual obligations.

General Info

Agency

California → DGS - Statewide Procurement

NAICS

561612 - Security Guards and Patrol Services

Place of Performance

CA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

5259945 Exhibit A - Scope of Work for Unarmed Security Guard Services

27 pages · sow

High

5259945_QA_Set_1 - IFB Questions and Answers

21 pages · q-and-a

High

Addendum 1 Exhibit A - Scope of Work for Unarmed Security Guard Services

27 pages · sow

High

Addendum 1 to IFB Event ID 5259945 for Unarmed Security Guard Services

1 page · amendment

High

Addendum 2 to IFB 5249945

33 pages · amendment

High

Addendum 2 to IFB 5259945 for Unarmed Security Guard Services

1 page · amendment

High

Attachment 3 - Customer Reference Form for IFB 5259945

2 pages · customer-reference-form

High

Exhibit B - Budget Detail and Payment Provisions

2 pages · contract-document

High

Exhibit D - Insurance Provisions for MSA

3 pages · insurance-provisions

High

IFB 5259945 California State Procurement

34 pages · ifb

High

IFB 5259945 Proposed Agreement Attachment

1 page · proposed-agreement

High

Unarmed Security Guard Services IFB 5259945 Bidders' Conference

31 pages · bidders-conference

High

Exhibit C - General Terms and Conditions (GTC 02/2025)

1 page · general-terms-and-conditions

Low

1_5259945_Attachment_1_-_Cost_Workbook.xlsx

2_5259945_Attachment_2_-_Narrative_Response.xlsx

AI Contract Breakdown

Uniform Contract Format

Timeline

2 updates

PhaseClosed

PostedNov 14

Solicitation

Notice updatedNov 14

The notice description changed.

Notice updatedNov 14

The notice description changed.

Response DeadlineDec 9

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

12/09/2025, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyCalifornia → DGS - Statewide Procurement

Contacts1 person available

OfficeN/A

Organization / AgencyCalifornia → DGS - Statewide Procurement

Office AddressN/A

Contacts

Kieu Huynh

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Full Description

Version 2: Attached are the slides from the Bidders' Conference presentation. Click on "View Event Package" button to download and view.
Version 1: The Department of General Services, Procurement Division (DGS-PD) is issuing this Invitation For Bid (IFB) to solicit bids from qualified firms to establish a multi-year Statewide Master Service Agreement (MSA) as follows:
DESCRIPTION: Unarmed Security Guard Services. Scope includes 3 groups of service categories: Group 1 - Unarmed Service Guard Services (mandatory), Group 2 and 3 - Vehicle Patrol Services (optional) CONTRACT TERM: Three (3) years, with two (2) two (2) year extension options SERVICE AREA LOCATIONS: Statewide; Ten (10) regions METHOD OF AWARD: Awards by Region and Group MANDATORY FOR USE BY: California state agencies and will be available for use by local government agencies
Click on "View Event Package" to download a copy of the solicitation documents
For questions regarding this solicitation, please contact the DGS-PD Procurement Official