Security Guard Services

Hidalgo County is soliciting qualified vendors to provide security guard services for county facilities. The contract will be awarded on a lump‑sum basis for an initial one‑year term with two optional one‑year extensions. Bids must be submitted electronically via the county portal or as a hand‑delivered hard copy (including a USB with PDFs) by September 9, 2026, 3:00 PM CST. Questions are due by August 31, 2026. The procurement includes extensive compliance requirements (insurance, debarment certification, HUB/Hispanic‑owned business declaration, Title VI, etc.). The successful vendor will be responsible for staffing, training, scheduling, and managing security personnel to protect county properties and events, adhering to all local, state, and federal regulations. • Contract term: 1 year (with two 1‑year renewal options) • Scope: Provide uniformed security guards, patrols, access control, incident reporting, and emergency response for county facilities • Submission: Electronic portal or hard copy (PDF on USB) by 3:00 PM CST, Sep 9, 2026 • Question deadline: Aug 31, 2026 5:00 PM CST • Required certifications: Insurance, SAM registration, debarment, HUB, Title VI, anti‑lobbying, etc. • Evaluation based on price, technical capability, compliance, and past performance.