About this opportunity
AI summaryThe buyer requires a vendor to provide security and protective services to a government authority located in Indio, CA. The selected contractor must maintain uninterrupted shift coverage, conduct proactive and randomized patrols of designated locations using a contractor-supplied vehicle and foot patrols, and manage alarm responses and emergency notifications. Additional responsibilities include maintaining a reliable check-in/check-out process, inspecting access points, and responding to suspicious conduct or emergencies. Applicants must perform all work onsite and maintain onshore eligibility in the USA. Proposals may be submitted digitally online or via email. All questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted by November 05, 2026. The contract term is for one year.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Valley Sanitary District
Scope of work
- Continuous overnight unarmed security staffing from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. seven days per week
- Randomized vehicle and foot patrols of roads, buildings, perimeters, gates, and storage yards
- Minimum of one documented patrol cycle during each hour of coverage
- Alarm calls acknowledgement, verification, response, and prompt notification to designated staff
- Incident response, emergency agency notification, scene preservation, and detailed reporting
- Access control checks and observations of restricted entrances, gates, and District property
- Automated guard tour and timekeeping system operation with GPS or geofenced verification
- Contractor-supplied insured patrol vehicle, fuel, uniforms, PPE, flashlights, and communications gear
Minimum qualifications
- Properly licensed private security firm
- Project manager must complete VSD site-specific orientation prior to contract start
- Maintain required employer safety programs and provide all approved PPE
Documents to include with your response
- Sample guard tour dashboard
- Example patrol log
- Sample exception alert
- System availability and recovery plan
- Daily Activity Report (DAR) post-award
- Written incident reports post-award
- Supporting attendance reports for monthly invoices
Key dates
- Questions due
- November 05, 2026
How to submit
- Method
- Digital via Email or Online
- Instructions
- Include sample dashboard, example patrol log, sample exception alert, and system availability/recovery plan in proposal
Contract details
- Term
- One year
- Place of performance
- Valley Sanitary District wastewater treatment and water reclamation facility, Indio, California
- Insurance and bonding
- Legally registered and insured contractor-provided patrol vehicle required; general insurance covered in fully burdened rate