Unarmed Security Guard Services

The agency requires after-hours unarmed security guard services for its academy located in Columbia, South Carolina. The selected vendor must provide licensed, bonded, and uniformed security officers to secure the facility from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM daily, including weekends and holidays, throughout the entire year. This service solves the agency's need for continuous overnight monitoring, incident reporting, and hazard detection to protect its personnel and property. The scope of work covers patrolling designated indoor areas, maintaining a daily activity log, and adhering to specified work schedules and contact protocols. Officers must immediately report any unusual incidents or hazardous conditions to designated agency representatives and submit written reports at the conclusion of each shift. Future duties may expand to include monitoring specific equipment and exterior lighting, inspecting fire detection and control systems, conducting vehicle-based outdoor patrols, and managing traffic and crowds. Eligibility is strictly limited to onshore organizations based in the United States, and all contracted work must be performed onsite at the Columbia facility. The agency is seeking proposals to establish a contract with a performance period of one year. While the agency has not disclosed a specific budget, it is actively looking for competitive pricing proposals from qualified bidders. An online pre-bid meeting is scheduled for June 17, 2026, to address initial inquiries about the project. Bidders must submit all clarifying questions regarding the solicitation no later than June 19, 2026. The agency will evaluate proposals based on the ability to meet all licensing, bonding, and operational requirements detailed in the bid package.