Armed and Unarmed Security Services

The City of Joliet is seeking armed and unarmed security guard services at City Hall, the Joliet Gateway Transportation Center, and the PACE Bus Terminal under an approximately four-year contract with renewal options.

City of Joliet > Department of Finance > Purchasing Department


General
Open (open)
3028-1226
Dec 03, 2026 04:00 PM
Nov 12, 2026 06:00 AM
4 years base + 1 × 1 year option
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Original Solicitation Links
Contact
purchasing@joilet.gov
Submission Instructions
Online
Proposal File, Bid Bond, Insurance, BidTable (BT-45IY)
Description

The City seeks trained, licensed security personnel for armed security at City Hall and unarmed security at the Joliet Gateway Transportation Center and PACE Bus Terminal. Duties include opening and securing buildings, monitoring interiors, patrolling exterior areas and transit facilities, responding to alarms, assisting the public, reporting incidents, and protecting people and property. The contractor must provide staffing, supervision, uniforms, communications equipment, employee screening and training, and required operational logs and reports. Staffing levels and schedules may change at the City's discretion. The anticipated contract term is approximately four years, with annual renewal options and a possible extension of up to one additional year. Proposals must include a qualifications narrative, key staff information and resumes, project management structure, organizational chart, and pricing for the specified guard rates and estimated hours. The solicitation also requires the provided proposal and affidavit materials, bid security, and specified bidder certifications and supporting records.

Classification Codes
NAICS561612Security Guards and Patrol Services
PSCS206Guard Services
Smart Codes
armed security guard servicesunarmed security guard servicessecurity patrol services
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Nov 12, 2026-Opportunity Open Date
Nov 19, 2026 10:00 PM-Questions Due
Dec 03, 2026 04:00 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Dec 15, 2026-Anticipated City Council Approval
Jan 1, 2027-Anticipated Contract Start
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED)
Required
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Employers Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
Required
  • Bid Bond — 10%
  • Performance Bond — 100%
Scored
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
Location
Local Preference:Local Preference
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