Security Guard and Patrol Services

Santa Cruz County is seeking a contractor to provide security guard services, including foot and vehicle patrols, armed guards, and on-call security coverage.

Santa Cruz County > General Services Department > Purchasing Division


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26P3-001
Dec 05, 2026 01:00 AM
Nov 02, 2026 04:00 PM
1 year base + 3 × 1 year options
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
akinola.oshodi@santacruzcountyca.gov
+19142181855
Description

Santa Cruz County seeks a contractor to provide security guard services across multiple County facilities and as-needed locations. The scope includes scheduled foot patrols and posted guards, vehicle patrols, on-call escorts, security for administrative hearings and disposal sites, courthouse screening, emergency deployments, and armed guards for specified assignments. Services include staffing, uniforms, communications equipment, dispatch coverage, training, supervision, reporting, and the required patrol vehicles and equipment. Some assignments require Spanish-speaking guards, rapid emergency response, and guards with specified licenses, permits, and certifications. Proposers must provide a work plan, staffing and training information, communications procedures, vehicle details, sample invoices and monthly reports, security service license information, resumes, audited financial statements, customer references, and the required County forms. The contract is intended to run through June 30, 2028, with three one-year extensions. The County evaluates experience, staffing, organizational stability, references, cost, and local business status; local businesses may receive preference points.

Classification Codes
NAICS561612Security Guards and Patrol Services
PSCS206Guard Services
Smart Codes
security guard servicesvehicle patrol servicesarmed security services
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Nov 14, 2026 01:00 AM-Question Deadline
Nov 21, 2026 01:00 AM-Answers Disseminated
Dec 05, 2026 01:00 AM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Jan 1, 2027-Tentative Award
Jul 1, 2027-Contract Start
Requirements
Required
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Automobile Liability — $500,000.00
  • Commercial General Liability — $2,000,000.00
  • Professional Liability
Scored
  • Minimum 4 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
No
Location
Local Preference:Local Preference
Documents
TitleDate Posted
Exhibit D- Non-Collusion DeclarationNov 02, 2026 04:00 PM
A - Exhibit A Respondent Fact SheetNov 02, 2026 04:00 PM
Project DocumentNov 02, 2026 04:00 PM
Exhibit B- Customer ReferencesNov 02, 2026 04:00 PM
Official RFP Response Signature PageNov 02, 2026 04:00 PM
Exhibit E- Protests and Appeals ProceduresNov 02, 2026 04:00 PM
Security_Guard_Services.pdfNov 02, 2026 04:00 PM
Exhibit C- Designation of SubcontractorsNov 02, 2026 04:00 PM
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