Coachella Valley Water District PlanetBids #RFP 2026-08

Armed and Unarmed Security Services for Coachella Valley Water District Facilities

The Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) is seeking proposals for comprehensive armed and unarmed security services across multiple district facilities in Riverside, Imperial, and surrounding counties in California. - Government Buyer: - Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD), Finance Department - Procurement Division - Scope of Services: - Provision of 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 (40 hours/week, weekdays) - Armed patrols at office complexes, water reclamation plants (WRP #4 and #7), wellsites (3405, 4610, 6808, 7991), and the Whitewater Replenishment (Bridge Haven) site - As-needed security services available by task order, with an annual allowance of $100,000 - Services include access control, incident reporting, and daily activity documentation - Quantities and Line Items: - Over 8,500 hours of armed security at the Quagga Facility - 2,000 hours each of unarmed guardhouse services at Coachella and Palm Desert - 357 patrols per year at each designated facility and wellsite, with additional holiday pay line items - 2,160 hours of armed security at Bridge Haven (May–October) - Unique Requirements: - Minimum five years in business and relevant experience - Required California security licenses: State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, Private Patrol Operators License, Bureau of Security and Investigative Services License, and Armed Guard Card (for armed services) - Compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations - Adherence to industry standards of care - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named, as this is a services contract - Notable Locations: - Multiple CVWD offices and operational facilities in Palm Desert, Coachella, Thermal, Indio, Whitewater, Desert Hot Springs, and Mecca - Quagga Mussel Chlorination Facility (Imperial County) - Water Reclamation Plants #4 and #7 - Wellsite locations and Bridge Haven site - Contract Structure: - Initial two-year term with up to three one-year extension options, at the District's discretion

Description

This solicitation requests proposals from qualified firms to provide uniformed, armed, and unarmed security services for specified locations and facilities of the Coachella Valley Water District in California. The contract will have an initial term of two years with options to extend for up to three additional one-year terms, contingent on performance and mutual agreement. The solicitation includes requirements such as a minimum of five years in business, relevant experience, and specific California security licenses. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled, and proposals are to be submitted electronically by the specified due date.

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