About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo seeks proposals for general security guard services across all municipal departments for a three-year contract term. The selected vendor will protect municipal assets, facilities, personnel, and the public by providing daily, weekend, and holiday mobile and foot patrols, static guard deployments, ad hoc community event security, firewatch, traffic control, and incident reporting. Eligibility is restricted to onshore entities in Canada, and work will be performed on-site. Proponents must submit questions no later than November 26, 2026, and all proposals must be submitted electronically through the bids&tenders online Bidding System. The evaluation process includes reviews of mandatory submission requirements, mandatory technical criteria, non-pricing rated criteria, and a relative formula scoring all-inclusive Canadian dollar pricing.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo
- Solicitation No.
- RFP-2026-1391
Scope of work
- Patrol Group #1 year-round facilities mobile and foot patrols
- Patrol Group #2 seasonal washrooms patrols
- Patrol Group #3 RMWB parks patrols
- Static Group #1 Heritage Village guard deployments
- Static Group #2 North Snow Disposal Site deployments
- Static Group #3 Lagoons security deployments
- Static Group #4 RMWB Transit security deployments
- Emergency response, force account work, and special-request security services
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Demonstrated Corporate Suitability | 15 points |
| Project Team Experience and Qualifications | 15 points |
| Project Understanding and Proposed Methodology | 15 points |
| Work Plan | 10 points |
| Quality Assurance and Performance Management | 15 points |
| Pricing | Not specified |
| Indigenous Participation | Not specified |
| Social Procurement Questionnaire | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Valid Certificate of Recognition (COR), SECOR, or equivalent Health and Safety program
- Proposed Project Coordinator must hold at minimum a Security Guard Licence
- Project Coordinator must have relevant proven authoritative or supervisory security experience (e.g., licensed Sheriff, retired law enforcement, military)
- Contractor and assigned security guards must comply with applicable provincial legislation, standards, and licensing
Documents to include with your response
- Appendix B Proponent Forms (Appendix B1 and Appendix B2)
- Appendix C Pricing completed online
- Safety Certificate of Recognition (COR) / SECOR or Equivalent Safety Program
- Proof of Security Guard Licence for proposed Project Coordinator
- Three (3) project references for similar services
- Team profile and key personnel resumes and certifications
- Social Procurement Questionnaire (Appendix E)
- Indigenous Participation Questionnaire and verification documents (Appendix F)
Key dates
- Issue Date of RFP
- Documented Online
- Deadline for Questions
- Documented Online
- Deadline for Issuing Addenda
- Three (3) business days for Submission Deadline
- Submission Deadline
- Documented Online
- Evaluation of Proposals
- November 2026
- Rectification Period
- Five (5) business days
- Contract Negotiation Period
- 15 business days
- Anticipated Execution of Agreement
- January 2027
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via the Bidding System
- Instructions
- Online submissions accepted only through https://rmwb.bidsandtenders.ca; proponents must be registered as a Plan Taker.
Contract details
- Term
- Three (3) years with an option to extend for up to two (2) additional one (1) year terms
- Place of performance
- Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, Alberta (Urban, Rural, and Remote Rural areas such as Fort Chipewyan)
- Insurance and bonding
- Insurance requirements as detailed in the Form of Agreement (required within five business days as a pre-condition of award)