Opportunity
Merced County Procureware #7664
Merced County Solicits Security Guard Services for Multiple Departments and Facilities
Posted
May 11, 2026
Respond By
June 05, 2026
Identifier
7664
NAICS
561612
Merced County is seeking proposals from qualified security firms to provide comprehensive security guard services across multiple county departments and facilities. - Government Buyer: - County of Merced, California - Departments and facilities include Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS), Public Health, Workforce Investment, Human Services Agency (HSA), and the Main Library - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or named vendors are specified; the opportunity is open to licensed security service providers - Products/Services Requested: - Unarmed Security Guard Services - Uniformed, trained personnel for routine patrol, access control, monitoring, and emergency response - Assignments at BHRS, Public Health, Workforce Investment, HSA, and Library facilities - Specific posts include 4 guards for BHRS, 1 for Public Health, 1 for Workforce Investment, 1 for HSA, and 1 for the Library - Armed Security Guard Services - Armed personnel for assignments requiring higher security, as specified by the County - Vehicle Patrol Services - Marked patrol vehicles with strobe/beacon lights for designated properties - On-Call Security Services - Rapid deployment for emergencies, after-hours, special events, fire watch, protest monitoring, and inmate watch - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Bidders must be licensed Private Patrol Operators in California - All guards must have valid California security guard registrations, background checks, and required certifications (e.g., CPR, health clearances) - Specialized training required for hospital and behavioral health settings - Detailed post orders, daily activity and incident reporting, and rapid response to on-call requests - Pricing must include hourly rates for various guard services, vehicle patrols, on-call, holiday, and overtime rates - The County reserves the right to adjust service levels, locations, and schedules during the contract term - Locations: - Multiple county facilities in Merced and Los Banos, including BHRS Complex, Marie Green Building, CSOC Building, Los Banos Outpatient, Public Health Main Building, Public Health Storage Unit, Workforce Investment, HSA Main Campus, and Main Library
Description
Merced County is soliciting proposals for Countywide Security Guard Services to provide professional security guard services across various county departments and facilities. The scope includes unarmed and potentially armed security personnel for routine patrol, access control, emergency response, and special event coverage. The contract requires licensed and trained security personnel, with detailed post orders and reporting requirements. Bidders must submit comprehensive pricing proposals including hourly rates for various guard services and vehicle patrols.