Routine Security Guard Services for Public Facilities

The City of El Centro is seeking a qualified security guard firm to provide routine unarmed security services, patrols, monitoring, incident reporting, and emergency assistance at seven public facilities under a two-year contract with three optional one-year extensions.

City of El Centro > Community Services Department


General
Open (bidding)
Oct 10, 2026 12:00 AM
Sep 08, 2026 10:00 PM
2 years base + 3 × 1 year options
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
gibarra@cityofelcentro.org
+17603374555
El Centro, CA, USA
Submission Instructions

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City of El Centro, Attention: Community Services Department, Adriana Nava, Director, 1249 West Main Street, El Centro, CA 92243

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City of El Centro, Attention: Community Services Department, Adriana Nava, Director, 1249 West Main Street, El Centro, CA 92243
Fee Schedule
Description

The City of El Centro is requesting proposals from qualified and licensed security guard service providers to furnish routine unarmed security services at the El Centro Transfer Terminal, Downtown Town Square, City Hall, Aquatic Center, Brett Driscoll Sidewinder Skate Park, Old Post Office Pavilion, and Bucklin Park. Services include visible security presence, foot patrols, monitoring entrances and public areas, access control, observation and reporting of suspicious or unsafe activity, incident documentation, enforcement of facility rules, emergency response assistance, evacuation and crowd management support, and coordination with police, fire, emergency medical services, and City staff. The contractor must provide trained and licensed personnel, professional uniforms and conduct, required equipment and resources, and a climate-controlled guard space and air-conditioned vehicle for Bucklin Park duties. The proposal must include an introduction letter, contractor and organization information, project approach and work plan, staffing by facility, equipment and resources, similar-service experience and references, key-personnel resumes, and a separate fee schedule. The agreement term is two years, with up to three optional one-year extensions. Insurance, California-required licenses and certifications, and a drug-free workplace certification are required under the solicitation and agreement documents.

Classification Codes
NAICS561612Security Guards and Patrol Services
PSCS206Guard Services
Smart Codes
security guard servicesfacility patrol servicescrowd management services
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Sep 08, 2026 10:00 PM-Posting Date
Sep 22, 2026 04:00 PM-Mandatory Field Visit (required)
Sep 29, 2026 12:00 AM-Written Questions Due
Oct 10, 2026 12:00 AM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Oct 13, 2026-Tentative Interviews
Oct 16, 2026-Tentative Final Selection and Negotiation
Nov 3, 2026-Tentative City Council Award
Dec 1, 2026-Tentative Contract Effective Date
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Umbrella or Excess Liability
Scored
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
Documents
TitleDate Posted
RFP Security Guard Services 2026Sep 08, 2026 01:24 PM
Map of City FacilitiesSep 08, 2026 01:24 PM
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