IFB 10218721 - Unarmed Security Services

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) solicited unarmed security‑guard services for its Delta Field Division, requiring one Site Guard Supervisor and ten Security Guard 1 personnel to provide 24‑hour coverage across multiple Delta facilities. The contract is a one‑year, fixed‑term award (Jan 1 2027 – Dec 31 2027) with potential optional extensions, and the award has been tentatively directed to Good Guard Security. The solicitation emphasizes strict licensing (California Private Patrol Operator license, guard registration, driver’s licenses), uniform and conduct standards, performance‑evaluation participation (monthly surveys, quarterly reviews, performance‑improvement plans), and the provision of patrol vehicles and communications equipment. Bids were due July 23 2026, with a mandatory pre‑bid conference on July 8 2026. • Scope: Unarmed guard services, access control, patrols, incident reporting, and security‑operations‑center support across twelve Delta sites. • Staffing: 1 Site Guard Supervisor + 10 Guard 1s (minimum) plus any additional staff for overtime or emergencies. • Compliance: PPO license, guard registration, wage floor (≥ 85 % of comparable state wages), insurance, employee‑benefit requirements, DVBE (≥ 3 %) and small‑business preference considerations. • Evaluation: Lowest‑responsive‑bid rule with small‑business/DVBE preference adjustments; performance measured via SPS, QPR, and PIP processes.