On-Site Security Services – Calendar Year 2026 Elections

The County of San Benito is seeking a qualified vendor to provide on-site security services for the 2026 Election Cycle, covering both the June 2, 2026, Primary Election and the November 3, 2026, General Election. The contract will be short-term, executed no later than March 2026. The vendor must provide security services on specific dates and times, including armed guard services on Election Day. The vendor must also guarantee coverage on all agreed-upon dates and times, be capable of responding to on-site emergencies, and provide emergency call response. Some key requirements for the vendor include: • Being a registered business in good standing with the State of California • Ensuring all assigned guards possess a valid Security Guard Registration issued by the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) • Providing properly licensed armed guard(s) for Election Day services • Guaranteeing coverage on all agreed-upon dates and times • Being capable of responding to an on-site emergency within 30 minutes of notification • Providing emergency call response within the prescribed time for additional service coverage or incident response