# City of Missoula #816

Security screening services for Missoula City Hall and City Council Chambers

**Posted:** October 22, 2026
**Respond By:** November 09, 2026
**Identifier:** 816
**NAICS:** 561612

The City of Missoula is seeking a security contractor to screen visitors at City Hall and City Council Chambers.
- **Government buyer:** City of Missoula; no sub-agency or specific office is identified.
- **Requested service:** One security officer for entrance screening at City Hall, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding recognized holidays, with coverage for the officer’s breaks. Additional coverage is required for Monday evening Council meetings beginning at 5:45 p.m. and Wednesday Council meetings at City Council Chambers from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- **Pricing:** Provide hourly rates and estimated annual costs for both armed and unarmed service, including break coverage and labor costs.
- **Notable requirements:** Contractors must provide daily electronic activity logs and timely incident reports, demonstrate de-escalation skills and the ability to work effectively with the public, and meet applicable Montana licensing and prevailing-wage requirements. Proposals must identify employee classifications and wage rates.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No OEMs, security vendors, or incumbent contractors are named; the requirement is for a service rather than a manufactured product.
- **Estimated value:** Approximately $75,000–$200,000 annually; the solicitation does not state a contract term, so total value is uncertain.

### Description

The City of Missoula is seeking proposals from experienced security firms to provide entrance screening at City Hall and City Council Chambers. The scope includes an officer at City Hall on weekdays, plus specified coverage for City Council meetings, with pricing requested for both armed and unarmed services. Contractors must provide break coverage, daily electronic activity and incident reporting, and comply with applicable Montana licensing and prevailing wage requirements. The selected contractor must be able to begin services on December 1, 2026; proposals are due November 8, 2026.

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