Armed and Unarmed Security Guard Services

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is seeking licensed security guards to provide armed and unarmed guard, foot-patrol, and vehicle-patrol services at facilities across Region 3 under a contract with a one-year initial term and renewal options.

Texas > Health and Human Services Commission > Procurement and Contracting Services


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Open (posted)
HHS0017733
Dec 08, 2026 04:30 PM
Nov 13, 2026 12:00 PM
1 year base + 3 × 1 year options
Invitation for/to Bid (IFB/ITB)
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Contact
byron.wright@hhs.texas.gov
+15124062512
1100 West 49th Street, Austin, TX, USA
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Health and Human Services Commission, Attn: Bid Room Coordinator, Procurement and Contracting Services Building, 1100 W. 49th St., MC 2020, Austin, TX 78756

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Health and Human Services Commission, Attn: Bid Room Coordinator, Tower Building, Room 108, 1100 W. 49th St., MC 2020, Austin, TX 78756
Description

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission seeks a licensed security company to provide uniformed armed and unarmed guards, dedicated foot patrols, and armed or unarmed vehicle patrols at agency facilities. Services include scheduled post coverage, emergency and non-emergency dispatch, after-hours alarm response, hourly rounds, and supervision of assigned personnel. The agency may adjust service locations and schedules as needed. Bidders must meet specified experience and licensing requirements, including a Class B security license, and submit pricing for guard and patrol services. The solicitation requires a completed HUB Subcontracting Plan from every bidder, including those proposing to self-perform. The initial contract term is one year, with up to two one-year renewals and a possible one-year extension.

Classification Codes
NAICS561612Security Guards and Patrol Services
PSCS206Guard Services
Smart Codes
armed security guard servicesunarmed security guard servicessecurity patrol services
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Nov 13, 2026-Solicitation Posted
Nov 20, 2026 04:30 PM-Questions and Clarifications Due
Nov 25, 2026-Responses to Questions Posted
Dec 1, 2026-HUB Subcontracting Plan Courtesy Review Deadline
Dec 08, 2026 04:30 PM-Response Deadline
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED)
Required
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Employer's Liability -- Each Accident — $1,000,000.00
  • Employer's Liability -- Disease, Each Employee — $1,000,000.00
  • Employer's Liability -- Disease, Policy Limit — $1,000,000.00
  • Commercial General Liability -- Per Occurrence — $1,000,000.00
  • Commercial General Liability -- General Aggregate — $2,000,000.00
  • Commercial General Liability -- Medical Expense, Each Person — $5,000.00
  • Personal Injury and Advertising Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Products and Completed Operations Aggregate — $2,000,000.00
  • Damage to Premises Rented to You — $50,000.00
  • Commercial Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Professional Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Umbrella Liability — $1,000,000.00
Required
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 5 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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