Opportunity
California eProcure #DS260129
California Department of Education Solicits Unarmed Standing Guard Services for Diagnostic Center Southern California
Posted
August 04, 2026
Respond By
August 18, 2026
Identifier
DS260129
NAICS
561612
The California Department of Education (CDE) is seeking bids for unarmed standing guard services at the Diagnostic Center Southern California (DCSC) in Los Angeles. - Government Buyer: - California Department of Education (CDE) - Sub-agency: Diagnostic Center Southern California - Office: Fiscal and Administrative Services Division, Contracts Office - Services Requested: - Unarmed standing guard services for both daytime and nighttime shifts - Daytime: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday-Friday, approx. 11 days/month (121 shifts/year) - Nighttime: 8:00 pm to 5:00 am, 7 days/week (334 shifts/year) - Guards must be certified by the California Department of Consumer Affairs Bureau of Security and Investigative Services - Guards must pass background checks - Daily security reporting required - Patrols must cover specific areas as outlined in the scope of work - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) program requirements - Disclosure regarding use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) - No specific OEMs or named vendors; open to all qualified security service providers - The contract includes an initial one-year period with two optional one-year renewals.
Description
The California Department of Education (CDE) is soliciting bids to provide daily and nightly unarmed standing guard services for the Diagnostic Center Southern California (DCSC), located at 4339 State University Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90032. The contract period is from October 1, 2026 (or upon DGS Approval) through September 30, 2027, with two one-year options to renew. The solicitation includes requirements for security and personal safety guard services. The bid due date is August 18, 2026, at 2:00 pm PDT, with a public bid opening on August 20, 2026, at 9:00 am PDT.