Armored Courier Services

The City of Palo Alto is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to provide armored courier services for the same‑day collection and delivery of municipal revenues to its designated banking agent. The contract will run for three years (Nov 1 2026 – Oct 31 2029) with the possibility of two one‑year extensions, for a maximum of five years. The contractor must adhere to a strict pickup schedule across multiple city facilities, maintain armed guards with appropriate CHP and BSIS licenses, and assume liability for shipments up to a defined maximum. Proposals must include firm experience, references, insurance, financial stability evidence, and a not‑to‑exceed cost proposal. • Service scope: same‑day armored pickup and delivery of cash/receipts from six city locations to US Bank’s Oakland cash vault. • Required schedule: specific days/times for each site (e.g., Wednesdays 1‑2 pm, Tuesdays 10 am‑12 pm, etc.). • Licensing: CHP armored‑car operator license and BSIS firearms permit for guard personnel. • Liability: contractor liable for loss/damage up to the agreed maximum shipment liability. • Evaluation criteria: proposal quality, solution effectiveness, experience, cost, financial stability, timeliness, past performance, and compliance. • Submission: electronic via OpenGov by 3:00 pm on Oct 14 2026; questions due by Sep 24 2026.