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Armed Security and Law Enforcement Patrol Services for Transit Facilities and Routes

INDIANAPOLIS PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION CORPORATIONIndiana, USADue Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Client
INDIANAPOLIS PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION
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CCTV and Security Services and Supplies
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Description

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The government authority located in Indianapolis, IN requires a USA-based vendor to provide security services. The vendor must deliver mobile, front-office, fare inspection, and walking patrol services across the service area. The buyer requires uniformed, armed security officers at designated agency properties. Additionally, the buyer needs sworn, accredited law enforcement officers to provide law enforcement coverage on fixed-routes, bus rapid transit systems, and agency properties. Vendors will perform the work offsite. The buyer requests proposals for the budget. The buyer will hold a pre-bid meeting on September 22, 2026. Bidders must submit all questions no later than October 5, 2026.

Key solicitation details

AI-extracted from 1-RFP 26-05-586 Security Services - Project Manual.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.

The Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide comprehensive security services across its transit system and properties. Services include mobile, front-office, fare inspection, walking patrol, armed security officers, and law enforcement officer coverage. Prospective vendors must submit complete proposals via the Bonfire portal by the specified deadline.

Issued by
INDIANAPOLIS PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION
Solicitation Release
Tuesday, September 8, 2026, by End of Day
Pre-Proposal Meeting
Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 10:00 AM EST
Written Questions Due
Monday, October 5, 2026, by 3:00 PM EST
Contract Exception Requests Due
Monday, October 5, 2026, by 3:00 PM EST
Answers to Written Questions
Thursday, October 15, 2026, by End of Day
Answers to Contract Exception Requests
Thursday, October 15, 2026, by End of Day
Proposals Due
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, by 3:00 PM EST
Interviews (if needed)
To be Scheduled November 30, 2026
Interviews (if needed, alternate date)
To be Scheduled December 2, 2026
How to submit
Electronic via the Bonfire portal
Submission details
Registered vendors must upload all required response sections to https://indygo.bonfirehub.com prior to the deadline.
Contract term
Initial contract term of two (2) years with three (3) additional one-year option periods
Place of performance
Indianapolis, Indiana (IPTC properties, fixed-routes, BRT systems, and service area)
Insurance and bonding
Workers compensation laws compliance, employer liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00 per occurrence and aggregate, and commercial general liability written on an occurrence basis.
Funding
Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations and 49 CFR Part 26

How proposals are evaluated

Project Approach
Cost20%
References/Past Experience

Scope of work

  • Mobile patrol services
  • Front-office security services
  • Fare inspection services
  • Walking patrol services across the service area
  • Armed Security Officers (AO) at designated agency properties
  • Law Enforcement Officers (LEO) for fixed-routes, BRT systems, and agency properties

Minimum qualifications

  • Experience performing security services of similar size, scope, and complexity
  • Maintain all required licenses, certifications, registrations, and permits
  • Maintain sufficient personnel and resources to perform services without interruption
  • Minimum of 5 references for comparable contracts performed within the previous 3 to 5 years
  • Background checks and BMV license checks within 30 days prior to assignment
  • Pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing per FTA guidelines

Documents to include with the bid

  • Subcontractor/Supplier Participation Form
  • Letter of Commitment from each XBE subcontractor
  • Good Faith Efforts Documentation Form
  • Price Offer Cost Form
  • Certificates of Insurance
  • Similar Project Experience and References
  • Certification of Restrictions on Lobbying
  • Certification Regarding Debarment
  • Three (3) years of financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow)
  • Comprehensive Project Approach plans

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