What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe City of Indio requires private security services for routine patrol inspections, observation, and reporting of suspicious activity. Services include documenting vandalism, trespassing, damage, or maintenance concerns and verifying locks and gates. The vendor will also conduct directed patrols at City-designated locations and coordinate with City representatives and law enforcement. Observation and reporting of safety concerns or quality-of-life issues are also required.
Scope of work
- Module A: Overnight lock, gate, and door checks at Designated Facilities (1800-0600, 4,368 est. hrs/yr)
- Module B: Daytime Park Ambassador presence in City parks with patrol vehicle (0600-1800, 4,368 est. hrs/yr)
- Module C: Downtown Ambassador public engagement (10 hrs/day, 5 days/week, 2,600 est. hrs/yr)
- Module D: Mobile patrol of 20 water facility sites (weekdays 1430-0700, weekends/holidays 24 hrs, 6,786 est. hrs/yr)
- Module E: Stationary security guard at City Hall for Council meetings (144 est. hrs/yr)
- Module F: As-needed Special Event Security (250 est. hrs/yr)
- Module G: As-needed surge or emergency security (100 est. hrs/yr)
- GPS patrol-verification system and 24-hour site visit documentation
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Qualifications, Experience, and Past Performance | 20 points |
| Local presence (part of criterion) | 5 points |
Minimum qualifications
- Current California PPO license in good standing with a designated qualified manager at proposal submission
- At least five years of continuous uniformed security experience in California
- Contracts with at least two California public agencies or comparable organizations within five years
- Ability to obtain a City of Indio business license before Agreement execution (active on due date for local vendor preference)
- At least three references, including at least two California public agencies or comparable clients other than the City
Documents to include with your response
- Technical Proposal (PDF)
- Password-protected Price Proposal (PDF)
- Attachment B-1 and B-2 Price Proposal Forms
- Attachment B-3 (showing meal and rest period relief coverage)
- Attachment C (including PPO license number and expiration date)
- Attachment D (References)
How to submit
- Method
- Instructions
- Submit by email to Lt. Christopher Shannon before 5:00 p.m. on November 16, 2026, as two separate PDFs: the Technical Proposal and the password-protected Price Proposal.