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Comprehensive School Safety and Security Audit, Emergency Preparedness and Support Service

Town of StratfordConnecticut, USADue Thursday, November 12, 2026
Client
Town of Stratford
Solicitation No.
2027-13
Posted
10/20/2026
Category
Auditing, Finance and Accounting
Budget
Looking for Proposals
NAICS
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Description

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The Town of Stratford needs a vendor to provide a comprehensive school safety and security audit and emergency preparedness support service for Stratford Public Schools. The required scope includes a project kickoff, plan reviews, onsite facility assessments, risk visualizations, stakeholder surveys, vulnerability analyses, implementation cost estimates, action plans, tabletop exercises, reunification planning, and 12 months of implementation coaching. Only US onshore organizations are eligible to submit proposals, and bidders cannot be in arrears or default to the Town of Stratford within the prior five years. Bidders must demonstrate experience conducting comparable K-12 school safety audits, evaluating physical and operational security, and engaging educational stakeholders. Vendors must submit sealed proposals clearly marked "RFP #2027-13" to the Purchasing Agent by 10:00 AM on November 12, 2026, including the completed RFP cover page. Written questions are due no later than November 5, 2026, and a non-mandatory pre-bid onsite walkthrough takes place on October 29, 2026. Evaluation will consider all factors, terms, conditions, and price to select the proposal deemed in the best interest of the town.

Key solicitation details

AI-extracted from 2027-13 Comprehensive Security Audit - Stratford Public Schools.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.

The Town of Stratford on behalf of its Board of Education and Stratford Public Schools is seeking proposals from experienced firms to conduct a comprehensive districtwide school safety and security audit. The vendor will also provide implementation-focused emergency preparedness support. Experienced firms with K-12 school safety experience are eligible to bid.

Issued by
Town of Stratford
Released
Monday, 19th October, 2026
Non-mandatory on-site walkthrough
3:00PM – Thursday, 29th October, 2026
Deadline for written questions
12:00PM on Thursday, 5th November, 2026
District responses/addenda
Monday, 9th November, 2026
Proposals due
10:00AM, Thursday, 12th November, 2026
How to submit
sealed hard copy
Submission details
Submit in a sealed envelope clearly marked BID #2027-13 to the Purchasing Department at the office of the Purchasing Agent, 2725 Main Street, Room 104, Stratford, Connecticut 06615. Bidders must return page 1 completed.
Contract term
Audit through final deliverables, plus 12 months of implementation support.
Place of performance
Stratford Public Schools facilities and District offices, Stratford, Connecticut
Insurance and bonding
The successful respondent shall maintain insurance coverage appropriate to the services, naming the Town of Stratford, its employees, officers and agents as additional insured, provided by companies licensed in Connecticut.

How proposals are evaluated

Understanding of District goals and completeness of proposed approach20%
Quality, rigor, and practicality of audit methodology20%
Qualifications and K-12 experience of proposed project team15%
Experience with comparable public-school security engagements and references15%
Implementation support, tabletop, reunification, and coaching approach10%
Confidentiality, data-security, and project-management practices5%
Project schedule and ability to meet District needs5%
Cost, value, and clarity of pricing10%

Scope of work

  • Project Kickoff and Work Plan
  • Comprehensive Artifact and Plan Review
  • On-Site School and District Facility Assessments
  • Districtwide Risk Visualization
  • Stakeholder Surveys, Focus Groups, and Interviews
  • Analysis of Strengths and Vulnerabilities
  • Implementation Cost Estimates
  • Prioritized Short- and Long-Term Action Plans

Minimum qualifications

  • Demonstrated experience conducting comprehensive K-12 school safety and security audits for public school districts
  • Demonstrated experience evaluating both physical security and school/district operational practices
  • Project team combining K-12 educational leadership with security, emergency management, law enforcement, military, facilities, or technology expertise
  • Experience reviewing Emergency Operations Plans, All-Hazard Plans, policies, and procedures
  • Experience conducting stakeholder engagement with students, staff, families, administrators, Boards, and public-safety partners
  • Experience translating security findings into practical implementation plans and planning-level cost estimates
  • Demonstrated ability to facilitate executive-level tabletop exercises and school reunification planning
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and safeguard sensitive school-security information

Documents to include with the bid

  • Completed Page 1 of RFP document
  • Executive Summary
  • Firm Profile
  • Project Team details and resumes
  • Relevant Experience documentation
  • Methodology and Work Plan
  • Project Schedule
  • Data Security and Confidentiality details
  • At least three recent K-12 client references
  • Cost Proposal (Section 10)

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