Opportunity
Salinas Planet bids #144126
City of Salinas Solicits Proposals for City-Wide Uniformed Security Guard Services
Posted
July 20, 2026
Respond By
August 07, 2026
Identifier
144126
NAICS
561612
The City of Salinas is seeking proposals for a city-wide contract to provide uniformed, unarmed security guard services across multiple municipal facilities and eligible non-profit organizations. - Government Buyer: - City of Salinas, Public Works Department: Engineering & Transportation Division - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - No specific OEMs; notable prospective security service vendors include Advanced Security Corp, American Global Security, Inc., Benitez Security Services, Inc., Blue Knight Security and Patrol, Contact Security, Inc., Crime Shield Private Security, DIADEM INTERNATIONAL PROTECTIVE SERVICES LLC, Floral Park Consulting LLC, INTEGRADED SECURITY MANAGEMENT GROUP INC, Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc., Orion Security, Professional Security Consultants, Scaife Protection Services, and Universal Semiconductor - Products/Services Requested: - Uniformed, unarmed security guard services for city departments, the Salinas Intermodal Transportation Center, and non-profit organizations - Services include foot and bike patrols, incident and property damage reporting, fire watch, alarm response, and event security - Guards must be trained in behavioral health protocols - Hourly-based pricing for supervisors, security officers, patrols, and alarm response - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Contract allows for multiple contractors and the addition of qualified vendors after award - Emphasis on experience, local vendor preference, and confidentiality - Not exclusive; electronic bid submission permitted - Minimum insurance and training requirements specified - Contract term is two years with three one-year renewal options; City may cancel with 30 days' notice
Description
The City of Salinas is requesting proposals from qualified organizations to establish a city-wide service agreement to provide uniformed security guard services to various city departments, the Salinas Intermodal Transportation Center (ITC), and other non-profit organizations, agencies, and offices throughout the city. The contract term is expected to be three years starting from September 1, 2026. The solicitation allows for multiple contractors to be selected and is not exclusive. Proposals must be submitted electronically by August 7, 2026.