Providing Security Services for the County of Atlantic

Atlantic County is seeking a qualified security‑services provider to staff a comprehensive network of county facilities with uniformed, English‑speaking guards, both armed and unarmed. The contract covers permanent guard posts at a variety of locations—including office buildings, a nursing home, libraries, a clerk’s office, and an animal shelter—and also includes event‑coverage hours and weekend/holiday staffing. Vendors must submit detailed hourly rates for each line‑item, provide a 10 % bid bond (capped at $20,000), and furnish a 100 % performance bond after award. All personnel must meet stringent licensing, training, and background‑check requirements, and the contractor must adhere to NJ prevailing‑wage, Buy‑American, and safety regulations. • Provide continuous security guard coverage (armed and unarmed) at 28+ distinct county sites, totaling roughly 68,700 service hours over a two‑year term. • Submit a bid bond (10 % of bid, max $20,000) and later a performance bond equal to the contract amount; both must be original documents at the time of bid opening. • Meet extensive personnel qualifications (NJ licensing, SORA/CRP registration, hand‑cuff certification, driver’s license, background checks) and maintain required insurance limits.