Opportunity
West Haven Civicplus #2026-35
West Haven Board of Education Security Guard Services Solicitation
Posted
June 22, 2026
Respond By
July 23, 2026
Identifier
2026-35
NAICS
561612
The City of West Haven Board of Education is seeking a qualified security company to provide unarmed, uniformed security guard services for its school district. - Government Buyer: - City of West Haven, West Haven Board of Education, Procurement Office - Scope of Services: - Unarmed, uniformed security guard coverage for 10 school locations: - 6 elementary schools - 1 intermediate school - 1 middle school - 1 high school - After-school special events - Services include: - Location-specific staffing model - Dedicated full-time on-site account manager - Management oversight - GPS tracking of guards - Monthly reporting - Community engagement - Metal detector implementation - Comprehensive training (CPR, conflict de-escalation, metal detector use, school-specific protocols) - Proposals must offer a single inclusive hourly rate covering all services, training, and management - Requirements: - Mandatory walkthrough for bidders - Connecticut guard card certification for all personnel - Detailed invoicing - Compliance with insurance and licensing standards - Contract Details: - Three-year contract term - Total annual budget of $1,350,000 - Either party may terminate with 60 days' notice - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation
Description
The West Haven Board of Education is seeking proposals from qualified, licensed security companies to provide unarmed uniformed security guard services at ten designated school locations including six elementary schools, one intermediate school, one middle school, one high school, and coverage for after-school special events. The contract term is three years starting August 1, 2026, with a total annual budget of $1,350,000. The scope includes staffing, management, training, GPS tracking, and monthly reporting. Proposals must include a staffing model for each location, coverage for special events, and a single inclusive hourly rate covering all services and management oversight.