What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority seeks proposals from qualified firms to provide 24/7/365 professional unarmed security personnel, supervision, one patrol vehicle, and operational support at Huntington Place Convention Center under a variable staffing model. Required services include visible deterrence, proactive interior and exterior patrols, fixed security posts, access control, monitoring, emergency response, lock-ups, and incident reporting. The contract term is one year. To be eligible, respondents must have been established security guard service providers full time for five consecutive years immediately preceding the proposal submission deadline, hold all required licenses and insurance, and maintain a permanent place of business. Bidders must attend a mandatory pre-proposal meeting on November 19, 2026, at 11:00 am EST, which includes in-person and Microsoft Teams options. All questions must be submitted no later than November 24, 2026.
Scope of work
- 24/7/365 professional unarmed security personnel and supervision
- One patrol vehicle and related transportation equipment support
- Visible deterrence, proactive interior and exterior patrols, and fixed posts
- Access control and monitoring
- Emergency response and incident reporting
- Dispatching and customer service
- Coordination with management, police, fire, and emergency medical services
- Variable staffing model scaling and emergency replacement staff within six hours
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Relevant Experience and Qualifications | 25% |
| Training and Guest Experience Approach | 20% |
| Pricing and Overall Value | 25% |
Minimum qualifications
- Established security guard services provider full time for five consecutive years immediately preceding proposal deadline
- Hold all licenses, registrations, bonds, and insurance coverage required by applicable laws and RFP
- Demonstrate organizational capacity, qualified personnel, equipment, technology, and supervisory resources
- Maintain a permanent, verifiable place of business with authorized contract representative
- Personnel must be at least 18 years of age
- Personnel must possess high school diploma, GED, or equivalent where required
- Valid driver's license for mobile patrol operators
- Successful completion of 10-panel drug test, criminal background check, and State of Michigan security training and licensing
Documents to include with your response
- DRCFA's Form - Proposal
- DRCFA's Form - Pricing
- DRCFA's Form - Iran Sanctions Affidavit
- DRCFA's Form - Equal Opportunity
- DRCFA's Form - Exceptions
- Any documents Respondent requires DRCFA to sign if awarded
- Section 2: Company Information and organizational chart
- Section 4: Understanding and Challenges
- Section 5: Approach
- Certification as to Criminal / Civil Liability and Not in Arrears certification
How to submit
- Method
- Email or electronic upload via BidNet Direct
- Instructions
- Attach complete written proposal (pdf, excel, or word) via email to [email protected] with subject heading Proposal – Security Guard Services RFP 13.2627, or upload online via BidNet Direct. Mailed and faxed proposals not accepted.