Security Services

The State of Florida’s St. Johns River State College awarded a 12‑month contract (with up to three one‑year renewal options) for comprehensive security services across its Palatka, Orange Park, St. Augustine, and Workforce Training Center campuses. The contractor must provide armed (no unarmed positions) uniformed patrols, incident response, investigations, daily reporting, and security consulting, complying with strict uniform, training, background‑check, and record‑retention requirements. Staffing includes a full‑time supervisor at Orange Park and a rotating schedule of officers covering a total of roughly 22,000 security‑coverage hours annually. The award is based on lowest‑total‑annual‑cost scoring, with hourly rates capped at $13 (officer) and $15 (supervisor) as minimums, but actual bids reference current spend of about $508 K. No bond or vehicle fees are required; the contractor must carry standard liability and workers’ compensation insurance. • Provides armed security patrols, investigations, and emergency response for four college campuses. • Requires 12‑month base term, renewable up to three additional 12‑month periods (total possible 48 months). • Compensation based on hourly labor rates; estimated annual spend ≈ $500‑$550 K. • Strict compliance with Florida statutes, background‑check, E‑Verify, and record‑retention rules. • Awarded to Overwatch Security Group, Inc. after full‑open competition.