Opportunity
Sound Transit Biddingo #RP 0052-21
Sound Transit Solicits Mobile Patrol Security Services for Regional Transit Facilities
Posted
May 12, 2021
Respond By
May 28, 2021
Identifier
RP 0052-21
NAICS
561612
Sound Transit, the Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority, is seeking proposals for mobile patrol security services to protect its transit infrastructure and properties across King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties. - Government Buyer: Sound Transit, Department of Public Safety - Scope of Work: - Mobile patrol security services, including customer service, incident response, enforcement of safety and conduct policies, access control, and site surveillance - Emergency staffing capabilities for disasters or heightened alert levels - Comprehensive reporting, data collection, and performance metrics - Training and certification for all security personnel, including annual refresher courses and guard license verification - Supervisory and management staff, including an Account Manager and 24/7 Supervisors - Products/Equipment Required: - Body armor meeting NIJ 0101.06 Level A standards - Radios or mobile phones for communication - Uniforms with 'SECURITY' displayed - Patrol vehicles suitable for both improved and unimproved surfaces - Notable Requirements: - Maintain low officer turnover rates - Meet Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Small Business participation goals (3% and 11% respectively) - Coordination with Sound Transit’s Security Operations Center - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Securitas USA - Allied Universal - Servexo Protective Services - Phoenix Protective Corp - PalAmerican Security - Estimated contract value: $5 million to $8 million - Contract term: 10 months initial, with two optional one-year extensions
Description
Sound Transit is soliciting proposals for mobile patrol security services to provide public safety and security through private security personnel. The services include mobile patrols of Sound Transit infrastructure, buildings, and properties, response to incidents, enforcement of conduct and safety policies, access control, and site surveillance. The contract term is ten months with possible extensions, and the contractor must provide trained and qualified staff, equipment, uniforms, and vehicles suitable for patrol duties. Reporting, training, and coordination with Sound Transit security operations are required.