Security Proposal
Security Proposal
Security Proposal
Any City Department may request “as needed” unarmed and/or armed security guard services for specific
location(s) or event(s) through the subsequently awarded contracts. It is expected that the awarded
contractor(s) must be able fulfill City requests for Security Guards in as short a duration as twenty-four
(24) consecutive hours after a request is sent to them. The following requirements will generally be
required at a minimum. Each City Department will contact the Contractor(s) regarding their security
needs and the specific requirements/scope of services required for a specified location or event.
I. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
A. Duties
Below are a list of duties, which include, but are not limited to, the tasks which may be
requested of the awarded Contractor(s) to be performed in fulfillment of the subsequently
awarded contract(s). Additionally, City Departments may also request only some of the
duties, as listed below, to be performed by Security Guards.
1. Guard property and assets against fire, theft, vandalism, damage and trespassing.
2. Protect City Employees and designated guests from physical harm
3. Permit only duly authorized persons to enter the premises, including members of the
public who are attending public meetings, so far as physical security allows
4. Report any unusual incidents or hazardous conditions
5. Be thoroughly familiar with all of a building’s life safety systems, closed circuit
television, computer system, alarm systems, elevators, operation of parking garage
doors, the building life safety manual, building security policies, and key and access
card control [future equipment]
6. The security guard(s) will maintain a daily log for each shift in accordance with all
building policies (sign in and out)
7. All additional duties that Facility Manager/City Designated Representative and
Contractor agree upon from time to time
8. Complete round of front walkway, entry corridor, parking lot and garage as often as
directed by Facility Manager or City Designated Representative
9. Update and maintain visitor and vendor register in lobby
10. Monitor complaint logbook
11. Contractor shall provide security personnel with a cell phone for use while
performing security services. Security guard shall be accessible by cell phone at all
times
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12. Secure off special access areas
13. Monitor guests
14. Monitor what guests bring in
15. Enforce location/venue rules
16. Guide guests and secure all art work or valuables
17. Escort guests to and from certain locations/venues.
18. Lock up equipment
19. Enforce safety regulations and/or mandated safety policies
20. Perform foot patrols among crowds
21. Post guards in areas containing valuables or cash
22. Perform crowd and traffic control
23. Coordination with on-site emergency services
24. Patrol facility and/or designated locations
25. Monitor building(s)
26. Lock and unlock facility entrances and exits
27. Monitor vehicles as they drive through a parking lot/structure
28. Direct traffic in and out of a parking structure
29. Monitor all entrances and exists
30. Patrol the premises and watch for any unusual activity
31. Report all suspicious behaviors to client and office personnel
32. Receive scheduled deliveries
33. Answer company phones
B. Hours of Service
Below are a list of duties, which include, but are not limited to, the tasks which may be
requested of the awarded Contractor(s) to be performed in fulfillment of the subsequently
awarded contract(s). The sample list below pertains to a standard post order but City
Departments may request some, if not all, of the tasks listed below to be performed by the
Security Guards. Additionally, City Department(s) may request Security Guards perform
other tasks, not listed, specific to their needs.
A. The security guard(s) shall be stationed in the main lobby in view of the front
door/entrance. If a security desk is provided, then there may be a telephone for business
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related phone calls including calls to security guard’s company and/or supervisor.
Unauthorized calls will be billed to the Contractor.
B. The security guard(s) will become familiar with a locations tenants and the services
provided by such tenants. The guard will allow into building/specified location only
authorized individuals and any guests who are permitted access by the City Department
operating such location or event.
D. After appropriate instruction, a security guard will, at all times be knowledgeable about
the following:
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E. Keys, if applicable to City Department Service Request/Post Order duties:
1. Security guards shall be responsible for all building and system keys in his/her
possession and shall account for their whereabouts at all times
2. Keys shall not be loaned to anyone for any reason
3. If keys are lost or stolen, Contractor(s) shall immediately notify Facility
Manager/City Designated Representative so that appropriate action can be taken to
safeguard the premises
4. Contractor is responsible for the cost of replacement of lost, stolen or damaged keys
F. Security guards shall not be distracted from their duties by music, newspapers, television,
personal cell phones, electronic tablets, etc.
G. Security guards shall at all times be polite, courteous, respectful and responsive to the
public, and individuals with authorized access and their guests.
H. City reserves the right to require the Contractor to remove any security guard from the
facility and immediately replace the individual with a security guard acceptable to the
City.
A. Within one (1) to two (2) calendar days after a specialized service request or post order is sent
to the awarded Contractor(s), unless otherwise specified by the requesting City Department,
Contractor shall deliver to the designated Facility Manager/City Designated Representative a
review of the specialized service request or post order to clarify all tasks and/or duties
requested of the Contractor. Facility Manager/City Designated Representative shall review
and return to Contractor(s) within two (2) calendar days their finalized service request or post
order, unless the City Department specifies another timeline and deadlines. Contractor will
prepare the completed and approved specialized service request or post order procedures and
submit them to the Facility Manager within five (5) calendar days unless specified otherwise
by the City Department. Specialized Post Orders may include, but are not limited to:
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8. Knowledge of Human Resources Policies and Procedures, including but not limited to,
hiring and discipline, professional standards of conduct, cultural competence and
sensitivity
Awarded Contractor(s) may receive service requests or post order requests to provide
City Departments with security guards at a wide variety of locations and/or events.
Below is a sample list of location(s) and/or events for which security guards may be
requested for from the subsequently awarded contract(s). This is only a sample list,
there are many other possible locations or events for which security guard services may
requested through the subsequently awarded contract(s) from this Contract Proposal.
1. Museum(s)
2. Art Exhbit(s)
3. Parking lot(s)
4. Industrial Facilities
5. Construction Site(s)
6. Open Market(s)/Festival(s)
7. Office Building(s)
8. Public Park(s)
9. Live Performance(s)
10. City-Owned Location(s)
11. Sporting Event(s)
V. HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
Even though City offices may be closed on designated Holidays, Security Guard Services
may still be required at specified locations and/or events. Submitted Rates Per Man-Hour
shall be no different for City Holidays in contrast to other calendar days.
City offices are typically closed for business on the following holidays:
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VI. Liquidated Damages
A. Failure to ensure that Security Guards report to duty as requested and specified by City
Department(s) shall result in a credit of $50.00 per guard per calendar day, to the
requesting City Department.
B. Failure to remove, replace and/or reassign Security Guards as set forth in Contract
Proposal 86001 shall result in a credit of $75.00 per guard per calendar day, to the
requesting City Department
VII. All written reports, as specified in security guard service requests/post order requests or by
written requests from City Departments, are to be submitted by the beginning of the next
calendar day to the appropriate Facility Manager or City Designated Representative, unless
otherwise directed and specified by the City Department.
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