Bid Advertisement for School Safety Officer Services

The South Orange‑Maplewood Board of Education is seeking qualified firms to provide School Safety Officer Services across its district schools. Bidders must submit a sealed hard‑copy proposal, accompanied by a bid bond (up to 10 % of the total bid, capped at $20,000), ownership statements, non‑collusion affidavits, and required questionnaires. The solicitation includes a mandatory pre‑bid meeting on May 20, 2026, and all bids must be received by June 9, 2026, 11:00 a.m. at the Board’s office. No electronic submissions are accepted. The contract will cover security personnel staffing, site monitoring, emergency response coordination, and visitor control, consistent with typical school safety operations. • Competitive sealed‑bid process (Invitation for Bid) under NJ statutes. • Pre‑bid meeting scheduled for May 20, 2026 (attendance encouraged but not mandatory). • Final bid receipt deadline: June 9, 2026, 11:00 a.m.; must include bid bond (max $20k) and required disclosures. • Scope: provision of trained safety officers to patrol campuses, manage incidents, and coordinate with law‑enforcement. • All documents obtainable via BidNet (free registration) or the district’s website.