Opportunity
New York State Contract Reporter #RFP 016-2026
NHCC Solicits Armed and Unarmed Security Services for Healthcare Facilities
Posted
September 28, 2026
Respond By
October 22, 2026
Identifier
RFP 016-2026
NAICS
561612
Nassau Health Care Corporation (NHCC), operating as the NuHealth System, is seeking proposals for comprehensive armed and unarmed security services across its healthcare facilities. - Government Buyer: - Nassau Health Care Corporation (NuHealth System) - Department of Legal Affairs - Scope of Services: - Armed security guard services for high-risk areas (e.g., Emergency and Psychiatric Emergency Departments), rapid emergency response, and visible deterrence - Unarmed security guard services for access control, visitor management, desk duties, and routine patrol - Specialized security training for NHCC employees and ongoing firearms proficiency for armed personnel - Requirements: - Vendors must be licensed, insured, and highly qualified - Personnel must undergo rigorous vetting, including background checks and psychological screening - Security staff must have healthcare-specific training and certifications - Ability to scale staffing and provide emergency response - Firm, all-inclusive pricing - MWBE (30%) and SDVOB (6%) participation goals - Contract Details: - Two-year base term with up to three one-year extension options - Contract may be terminated for convenience with 30 days' notice - No specific OEMs or named vendors; open to qualified security service providers
Description
Nassau Health Care Corporation (NHCC) is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide comprehensive armed and unarmed security services across designated facilities. The contract term is two years with up to three additional one-year extensions. The services include high-visibility deterrence, rapid emergency response, high-risk area monitoring by armed personnel, and general access control and patrol by unarmed personnel. Vendors must be highly qualified, licensed, and insured, and able to integrate with NHCC's existing security force.