Emergency Procurement for Armed Security Services

This emergency procurement was issued by the South Carolina Department of Administration to address an immediate need for armed security personnel at the Workers’ Compensation Commission. The contract, valued at $70,522, awards AP Professional Security Services, LLC the responsibility to provide qualified armed security staff to protect employees and the public during normal business hours. The procurement was justified under South Carolina Code Ann. §11-35-1570 due to a documented increase in localized security threats, making a rapid response essential. • Scope: Provide armed security guards for the Workers’ Compensation Commission facilities. • Value: $70,522 fixed‑price contract. • Procurement Method: Emergency sole‑source award under state code.