Armed Security Guard Services for City Hall and Annex

The City of Port Arthur is seeking armed security guard services for City Hall and the City Hall Annex, including lobby coverage, monitoring, access control, and occasional council-meeting support.

City of Port Arthur > Purchasing Division


General
Open
P26-056
Sep 23, 2026 03:00 PM
Sep 15, 2026 06:15 PM
1 year base + 2 × 1 year options
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
clifton.williams@portarthurtx.gov
+14099838160
444 4th Street, Port Arthur, TX, USA
Submission Instructions
Mail
City Secretary, P.O. Box 1089, Port Arthur, Texas 77641

or

Hand delivery to City Secretary, 444 4th Street, 4th Floor, Port Arthur, Texas 77640
Description

The City of Port Arthur is soliciting proposals for armed security guard services at City Hall and the City Hall Annex. The contractor must provide two guards during regular weekday hours, with one stationed in each facility's lobby, and may need to provide additional coverage for evening or special council meetings. Duties include safeguarding facilities and equipment, controlling access, maintaining orderly lines, completing security logs and timesheets, and contacting law enforcement during emergencies. Guards must be at least 18 years old, meet specified education or experience requirements, communicate effectively in English, possess valid Texas driver's licenses, be properly registered under Texas security-services requirements, remain armed while on duty, and wear contractor-supplied uniforms. The contract is expected to run for approximately one year from execution, with two additional one-year renewal options. Proposals must address experience, references, and pricing, and include the required bid forms, affidavits, certifications, and appendices.

Classification Codes
NAICS561612Security Guards and Patrol Services
PSCS206Guard Services
Smart Codes
armed security guard servicesgovernment facility securitysecurity patrol and monitoring
Specifications
Service
Timeline
Sep 15, 2026-Solicitation open date
Sep 23, 2026 08:00 PM-Proposal submission deadline
Sep 23, 2026 08:15 PM-Proposal opening (optional)
Only proposer names will be read aloud; proposal contents will not be publicly disclosed.
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED)
Required
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Commercial General Liability — $500,000.00
  • Commercial Automobile Liability — $500,000.00
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
Location
Local Preference:Local Preference
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