Description
The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is seeking a qualified security firm to provide armed and unarmed vehicular patrol services for the Columbia State Farmers Market campus on a 24/7 basis (nightly shifts from 6 pm to 6 am, seven days a week) over an initial five‑year term with possible annual renewals. The contractor must supply security personnel (both armed and unarmed), a dedicated marked security vehicle, uniforms, equipment, and maintain rigorous reporting and supervision protocols. All work must be performed by the prime contractor—subcontracting is prohibited—and the firm must meet state licensing, experience, insurance, and staffing requirements.
• 20,000 hours of unarmed guard patrols + 1,900 hours of armed guard patrols (estimated) over five years.
• Provide a dedicated security vehicle and manage special‑event coverage (≈600 hours) with 48‑hour notice.
• Maintain a 24/7 emergency contact, submit monthly staffing schedules, incident reports within 24 hours, and comply with SC Title 40, Chapter 18 security regulations.