Texas DIR/ESBD #HHS0018090

Unarmed security officer services for the Texas DFPS Ridgepoint facility

Texas Health and Human Services is seeking security staffing for the DFPS Ridgepoint facility in Austin. - Government buyer: Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), also identified as Texas Health and Human Services (HHS), for the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS); HHS Purchasing. - Location and scope: Promontory Point, 2401 Ridgepoint Drive, Building H2, Austin, Texas. Coverage includes entrances and exits, building interiors, grounds, docks, parking lots, and garages. - Services requested: Regularly scheduled unarmed security officers, an area supervising officer, and the ability to provide a properly licensed armed officer when requested. Staffing, shifts, posts, patrols, and rounds must follow site-specific post orders; the agency may adjust locations and coverage. - Personnel and operational requirements: Required background checks and Texas security licenses or registrations; drug testing at hire and semiannually; training and specified education, experience, communication, physical-ability, and professional-conduct qualifications. Officers must be able to use CCTV, access-control systems, and guard-tour reporting tools. English/Spanish bilingual ability is preferred. - Pricing and value: Bidders are asked for standard hourly, overtime, and emergency/disaster hourly rates. The notice lists an estimated value of $99,999. Officer quantities and service hours are not specified. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, security brands, or prospective contractor vendors are named in the opportunity.

Description

The solicitation is an Invitation for Bids for unarmed security officer services at the DFPS Ridgepoint facility in Austin, Texas. Services include guarding entry and exit points and facility areas such as interiors, grounds, parking, and garages; regularly scheduled officers are unarmed, with the contractor required to be able to provide a properly licensed armed officer when requested. The contractor must also provide an area supervising officer and staff meeting the specified qualifications and comply with the facility post orders and coverage schedules. The stated estimated value is $99,999.00, and bids are due October 27, 2026, at 10:30 AM Central Time.

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