Consultant - Safety & Security / WPS

The City of Worcester issued RFP 7852‑W3 seeking a qualified consultant to perform a comprehensive safety and security risk‑vulnerability assessment for all Worcester Public Schools facilities and programs. The work is divided into four phases: project initiation, on‑site assessments at each of roughly 58 school locations, production of a confidential internal report and a public summary report, and optional post‑completion consulting support. Proposals were to be submitted in sealed technical and price packages by 10 August 2022, with a single‑award, lump‑sum pricing structure. The contract was ultimately awarded to Guidepost as the most advantageous proposal. No specific contract value, start, or end dates were disclosed, and the solicitation encouraged participation from minority‑ and women‑owned businesses but did not impose a set‑aside. • Scope: safety & security assessments, interviews, physical‑security reviews, policy analysis, and reporting for all WPS sites. • Mandatory criteria: ≥ 25 prior K‑12 safety assessments, multi‑site experience, and ≥ 10 years of relevant experience. • Deliverables: confidential detailed report + public summary, due 30 June 2023, with optional 250 hours of post‑completion support.