Security Services

The Worcester Housing Authority is seeking a contractor to provide unarmed foot‑patrol security services on‑site, including fire‑watch duties for the first 24 hours of any fire‑watch event, and premium‑rate coverage for holidays and extended client‑requested coverage. Bidders must submit separate base and premium rates (premium = 1.5 × base) and certify receipt of this addendum; there are no union constraints, and officers must be paid at least the federal minimum wage. The contract is initially for one year with the possibility of renewal up to five years, and the submission deadline is 18 August 2026. • Scope: Unarmed foot‑patrol security, fire‑watch (first 24 hrs), premium‑rate coverage for holidays/extended work. • Pricing: Base rate + 1.5× premium rate required; no benchmark rates supplied. • Labor: Non‑union workforce; comply with federal minimum wage; contractor sets compensation. • Timeline: RFP issued 20 Jul 2026, addendum 13 Aug 2026, submission deadline 18 Aug 2026; contract term 1 yr (renewable to 5 yr). • Evaluation: Technical evaluation completed; Orion Protective Services selected as most advantageous; bidders must acknowledge addendum receipt to avoid disqualification.