City of Lincoln Ionwave #26-131

City of Lincoln Solicits Unarmed Security Guard Services for Libraries

The City of Lincoln, Nebraska, is seeking proposals for unarmed, uniformed security guard services at the Bennett Martin Library and potentially other Lincoln City Libraries locations. - Government Buyer: - City of Lincoln, Lancaster County Purchasing Division - Office: City of Lincoln | Lancaster County Purchasing - Contact: Chris Lollar, Assistant Purchasing Agent - Services Requested: - Unarmed, uniformed security guard services for Bennett Martin Library - Two guards required during all library hours, with one present at all times and a second during the last four hours of operation - Guards required for 15 minutes after closing - Additional third guard may be needed for quarterly board meetings - Guards must be fully trained, English-speaking, and comply with library-specific behavior and incident response policies - Emphasis on experience, staff management, and adherence to safety and operational standards - Potential future need for two to four full-time guards at a new downtown library location, invoiced at the same hourly rate - Notable Requirements: - Strict adherence to the library's code of conduct, incident reporting, and behavior response matrix - Compliance with all local regulations and the Foreign Adversary Contracting Prohibition Act for technology-related services - Vendor must provide all necessary personnel, uniforms, and equipment - Insurance requirements include general liability, auto liability, and workers' compensation - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named, as this is a service-based contract - Estimated contract value: $100,001 to $250,000 - Contract term: One year with three optional one-year renewals

Description

The City of Lincoln is requesting proposals for uniformed Security Guard Services at Bennett Martin Library and other services as may be required. The procurement involves providing security services to Lincoln City Libraries. The contract term and detailed requirements are outlined in the Request for Proposal document. The response deadline for proposals is July 22, 2026.

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