Nonpublic Security Guard Services

The Lakewood Board of Education solicited competitive proposals to provide licensed security‑guard services for its 153 non‑public schools, funded by the State’s Non‑Public Security Aid. Vendors must staff a minimum of ten full‑time employee‑hours per school day, supply both unarmed and armed officers (SORA Level 2), and meet extensive training, insurance, bonding, and reporting requirements. The contract runs for 24 months (through 30 June 2027) with optional extensions, and the award is divided between two vendors—IronRock Security and Century Protective Services—based on technical, management, and cost scores. • Scope: Provide licensed security personnel (unarmed, armed, and retired police) for 153 schools, covering 7 a.m.–10 p.m. operations, with 10 employee‑hours per day per school. • Requirements: NJ SORA licensing, 24‑hour classroom training, uniform/equipment provision, detailed incident reporting, and a 10 % bid bond (≤ $20 k) plus a 100 % performance bond. • Evaluation: Technical (40 %), Management (40 %), Cost (20 %); minimum score 75 %. Up to two contracts may be awarded. • Financials: Hourly rates range $25.50–$31.00; performance bond calculated from highest hourly rate, indicating a contract value in the multi‑million‑dollar range.