About this opportunity
AI summaryThe City of Missoula requests proposals from experienced security firms to provide private security patrols across City-owned and managed lands, rights-of-way, conservation areas, and designated parks and trails. The selected contractor must supply officers and a clearly marked company vehicle to conduct daily 16-hour patrols, typically staffed by two officers from 4:00 pm to 12:00 am and one officer from 12:00 am to 8:00 am. Eligibility is open to local and regional security firms—and USA organizations only—that hold up-to-date state licensure for the company and all assigned personnel. Interested applicants must submit questions by noon MT on November 5, 2026, to [email protected], with answers provided by noon MT on November 9, 2026. Proposals are due in PDF format via email by Sunday, November 16, 2026, at 11:59 pm MT.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- City of Missoula
Scope of work
- Patrol city owned and managed lands including parks, trails, conservation lands, and public rights-of-way
- Provide daily patrol services for 16 hours, typically 2 officers from 4:00pm-12:00am and 1 officer from 12:00am-8:00am
- Provide a clearly marked company vehicle for use by security staff
- Electronically submit daily activity logs detailing stops, actions taken, maintenance issues observed, or items of interest
- Provide security services and vehicles on an hourly basis for prearranged city department events outside standard hours
- Patrol City right-of-way adjacent to the Poverello Center and establish an MOU outlining procedures and call protocols
- Maintain working relationships with Missoula Police Department, compliance staff, maintenance crews, and community service providers
- Utilize electronic systems to document location checks, activities, and personal contacts
Minimum qualifications
- Compliance with applicable state licensing requirements for the company and all individual security personnel assigned
- Each security officer must be licensed according to the Montana Private Security Program under the Department of Labor and Industry
- Demonstrated experience providing a broad range of services to public sector agencies
- Demonstrated capabilities in de-escalation practices and strong client relationship management
- Adequate staffing capacity to fulfill the proposed details
Documents to include with your response
- Organizational background covering company history, mission, core values, goals, and relevant past security projects
- Staffing capacity description, recruiting/training/retention mechanisms, and resumes/credentials of managers and supervisors
- Hourly rate to provide patrol services for 16 hours a day including weekends and holidays
- Per hour charge for security services and vehicles for prearranged events outside standard hours
- Security approach addressing hours of operation, FTEs needed, and site interests and budget
- Training approach, ongoing regular training commitments, and onboarding training plans
- Partnership approach for engagement and communication with police, service provider staff, and city departments
- Description of population-specific experience with regular users of city facilities, services, parks, and trails
- Use of force approach, proposed weaponry or non-lethal tools, and justifications
- Licensure verification processes for staff compliance
Key dates
- Questions due
- November 5, 2026, at noon
- Responses to questions provided
- November 9, 2026, at noon
- Proposals due
- Sunday, November 16, 2026, by 11:59 pm MT
How to submit
- Method
- Instructions
- Responses should be submitted in pdf format to Eran Pehan at [email protected]
Contract details
- Place of performance
- Missoula, Montana
- Insurance and bonding
- Workers compensation coverage complying with Title 39, Chapter 71, MCA. Proof of liability insurance issued by a reliable company for personal injury and property damage at amounts required by the City.