Description
California’s Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an independent contractor to provide unarmed security guard services at the Veterans Home in Lancaster on a 24‑hour, 7‑day basis. The contractor must staff a minimum of two guards per 8‑hour shift (with the ability to add extra guards on a two‑hour notice), maintain all required state licensing, insurance, and background‑clearance requirements, and comply with extensive non‑discrimination, drug‑free workplace, and HIPAA Business Associate provisions. The contract runs for four years, with a fixed‑rate schedule and mandatory DVBE reporting obligations.
• Provide continuous (24/7) unarmed guard coverage, minimum two guards per shift, with on‑call extra staff.
• Must hold California BSIS security guard registrations, workers’ compensation, and all required insurance (additional insured status for the State).
• Required submissions include a full Bidder’s Checklist, Rate Sheet, STD‑204 Payee Data Record, DVBE declarations, and numerous certification forms; attendance at the June 19 site walkthrough is mandatory.
• The contract term is Jan 1 2027 – Dec 31 2030 (4 years) with a $10 k final‑payment holdback tied to DVBE reporting compliance.