About this opportunity
AI summaryKean University is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide unarmed security guard service management and operations as an independent contractor in Union, New Jersey. The scope of work includes providing skilled personnel, an organizational chart, and a full-time manager with at least three years of security management experience to serve as the university contact. The selected vendor must also ensure designated drivers possess valid New Jersey Driver's Licenses and CDL licenses when required. Eligibility is limited to USA organizations. Proposals can be submitted digitally via email or online, and must include required documents such as the Signed Fee Proposal Form, Vendor Financial Qualification Statement, and various mandatory disclosure forms. The question and inquiry deadline is October 30, 2026, at 12:00 p.m., and the proposal submission deadline is November 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. The resulting contract will run for a one-year term.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Kean University Procurement and Business Services
- Solicitation No.
- K26-10-22-5
Scope of work
- Management and operation of unarmed security guard services across university campuses
- Provision of full-time security management personnel and lead contact person
- Assignment of qualified, skilled, and competent unarmed security guards
- Participation in University-provided training, including Residence Halls assignments
- Conducting periodic employee health examinations and maintaining records
- Performing required background checks, fingerprinting, and I-9 completions
- Supply of picture identification and approved neat, clean uniforms for guards
- Maintenance of monthly staff roster sheets for assigned departments
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Pricing and Payment Terms | Not specified |
| Qualification and Experience | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Minimum 3 years experience in security service management for security management personnel
- Valid New Jersey Driver's License and CDL license if required for driving equipment
- Completion of New Jersey State Police background checks, fingerprinting, and I-9 forms
- Periodic health examinations submitted at least annually for all assigned employees
Documents to include with your response
- Signed Fee Proposal Form (Attachment A)
- Confidentiality and Commitment to Defend Form
- Ownership Disclosure Form
- Source Disclosure Form
- Exhibit A – Mandatory Equal Employment Opportunity
- Non-Collusion Affidavit/No Warranty of Solicitation
- Business Ethics Guide Certification
- Acknowledge Receipt of Addendum Form
- Vendor Financial Qualification Statement
- Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran Form
Key dates
- Questions and Inquiries Deadline
- 10/30/26 12:00 p.m.
- Proposal Submission/Bid Opening Date
- 11/17/26 2:00 p.m.
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via email
- Instructions
- Submit via email to [email protected] as a PDF attachment. Subject line must read BID SUBMISSION – Bid No. K26-10-22-5.
Contract details
- Term
- One (1) year term commencing with the formal date of award, with options to extend for up to four (4) additional one (1) year periods.
- Place of performance
- Kean University campuses, including Union, Jersey City, and Skylands, NJ
- Insurance and bonding
- Commercial General Liability ($1M combined single limit, general aggregate), Automobile Liability ($1M combined single limit), Workers Compensation, Employers Liability ($1M), Property Insurance, and Excess/Umbrella Liability as required.
- Funding
- N.J.S.A. 18A:64-65(b), N.J.S.A. 52:32-17 (Small Business Enterprise Program), Diane B. Allen Equal Pay Act, N.J.S.A. 52:34-13.2