Awarded vendors
- Diligence Security Group
Description
The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) is seeking a qualified vendor to provide armed‑security escort and transportation services for seized cannabis (and possibly tobacco) products throughout California. The contractor must supply at least two licensed armed guards per transport, a vehicle, and handle security at both pickup and destination sites. Work is scheduled from July 1 2026 through June 30 2028, with a possible one‑year extension. The solicitation is an open competitive IFB, with a 5 % small‑business price preference and a DVBE incentive. Key compliance requirements include BSIS armed‑security licenses, background checks, insurance coverage, and strict no‑subcontracting rules.
• Provide two armed guards (BSIS‑licensed) per trip and a secure vehicle.
• Transport seized cannabis products statewide to CDTFA warehouses (Santa Fe Springs, West Sacramento, Central Valley) and provide on‑site security during unloading.
• Submit rates via the provided Exhibit B‑1 template; payment is hourly (guard rates) plus mileage, with overtime at 1.5×.