Opportunity
Durham Public Schools Apptegy #179-2526-280-ALARM_RESPONSE
Durham Public Schools Security and Alarm Response Services RFP
Posted
June 18, 2026
Respond By
June 25, 2026
Identifier
179-2526-280-ALARM_RESPONSE
NAICS
561612
Durham Public Schools in North Carolina is seeking proposals for unarmed, uniformed security and alarm response services across approximately 60 district sites. - Government Buyer: - Durham Public Schools, Purchasing Department - Contact: Amy Morris - Scope of Services: - Unarmed, uniformed security personnel to conduct nightly building checks at a minimum of five sites per night - Alarm response within 20 minutes of notification - Visitor and employee identification, incident reporting, and daily activity logs - Burglar alarm system tests and exterior door checks - Coverage includes 5,236 annual service hours, Monday through Thursday nights, weekends, holidays, and school closures - Contractor must provide uniforms, vehicles, cell phones, and computer access - Mandatory background checks and insurance coverage - Notable Requirements: - Written proposal submission only (no email or fax) - Compliance with North Carolina statutes, E-Verify for employers with more than 25 employees, and restrictions on gifts to state employees - Contract term is three years with options for two additional one-year renewals and possible extensions up to 180 days - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Funding sources include federal funds; adherence to federal guidelines required
Description
Durham Public Schools is soliciting proposals for security and alarm response services at all DPS sites. The contract will be awarded through an open market process using various funds, including federal funds which will follow all federal guidelines. Proposals must be submitted by 2:00pm on June 25, 2026, and questions must be submitted via email by 3:00pm on June 12, 2026. Bids will be publicly opened on the due date and must be submitted in writing; electronic submissions such as email or fax are not acceptable.