Coachella Valley Water District PlanetBids #2026-08

Armed and Unarmed Security Services for Coachella Valley Water District Facilities

The Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide comprehensive armed and unarmed security services across multiple district facilities in Riverside, Imperial, and surrounding counties in California. - Scope of Services: - Uniformed, armed, and unarmed security personnel for fixed posts and mobile patrols - 24/7 armed security at the Quagga Mussel Chlorination Facility - Unarmed guardhouse services at Coachella and Palm Desert locations - Armed patrols at office complexes, water reclamation plants (WRP #4 and #7), wellsites, and the Whitewater Replenishment (Bridge Haven) site - As-needed security services with an annual task order allowance of $100,000 - Services include access control, incident reporting, and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations - Contract Details: - Initial term of two years, with up to three additional one-year extension options based on performance and mutual agreement - Minimum Vendor Requirements: - At least five years of relevant business experience - Possession of required California security licenses (State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, Private Patrol Operators License, Bureau of Security and Investigative Services License, and California Armed Guard Card for armed services) - Notable Prospective Bidders: - ABA Protection, Inc. - Absolute International Security, Inc. - Access Control Security - FIT GUARD SERVICES, INC. - Intergraded Security Management Group - Redwood Private Security - RUBICON SECURITY SYSTEM - Scaife Protection Services - Security Guards of America, Inc. - Triad Security Incorporated - Unified Protective Services Inc. - Key Locations: - Multiple CVWD offices and facilities in Palm Desert, Coachella, Thermal, Indio, Whitewater, Desert Hot Springs, Mecca, and Imperial County - Specific sites include the Quagga Mussel Chlorination Facility, Water Reclamation Plants #4 and #7, and several wellsites

Description

This solicitation requests proposals from qualified firms to provide armed and unarmed security services for specified District locations and additional as-needed services. The contract term is initially two years with options for three additional one-year extensions, contingent on performance and mutual agreement. The scope includes uniformed security personnel, both armed and unarmed, to serve the Coachella Valley Water District in Southern California. Proposers must have at least five years of relevant experience and hold specific California security licenses.

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