Armed Security Services

The vendor is required to provide armed security services on a 24 hours per day, seven days per week basis.
- Provide one (1) armed security guard in accordance with the following scheduled shifts Sunday through Saturday:
•    Shift 1: 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
•    Shift 2: 3:00p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
•    Shift 3: 11:00pm to 7:30p.m.
- Each armed security guard is limited to taking one (1) 30·minute lunch break, and one (1) separate 15-minute break. 
- Medical records conference room is the designated room for lunch breaks.
- Providing armed security guard services utilizing skilled security officers who have advanced security training, military experience, law enforcement experience or a combination of such.
- Providing all materials, serviceable firearms, ammunition, baton, serviceable flashlights, jacket, rain gear, uniforms, and bulletproof vests, which are clean, in good repair, easily recognizable and identify the security guard as an employee of the proposer, and any other miscellaneous equipment which may be needed.
- Armed security guard requirements
•    All armed security guards assigned to the office must have undergone a thorough criminal background investigation, including, but not limited to: fingerprint check, criminal records check, sex offender registration records check, and drug test at the proposer's expense. 
•    The armed security guard must not have been convicted of felony or misdemeanor offence.
- General armed security guard duties
•    The armed security guard will allow only authorized persons access to the building(s) through the course of the day.
•    The armed security guard will screen visitors using walk-through and hand-held metal detectors. 
•    The armed security guard will maintain an activity log (electronic is preferred) in accordance with cook county requirements (notable security activities and incidents); filing daily reports with the office advising them of any emergencies or incidents that the armed security guard responded to that would be helpful to the office or to a police investigation. 
•    The armed security guard will monitor and investigate all internal alarm systems (such as fire). 
•    The armed security guard will escort employees to and from the building by request. 
•    The armed security guard will maintain a presence to deter acts of vandalism, graffiti, burglary, trespassing, and other hazardous, criminal, or unauthorized activities. 
•    The armed security guard will check all exterior doors to ensure they are locked and secure when on patrol. 
•    The armed security guard will report any office door open or unsecure during 2nd and 3rd late hours shifts. inform department engineering staff to secure doors.
•    The armed security guard will provide an overwatch during the receiving or releasing of bodies during 2nd and 3rd late hours shifts. 
•    The armed security guard will patrol the parking areas to provide deterrence of theft and vandalism of vehicles on the west, south, east, and north side of the facility and patrol the property to detect and prevent criminal or unauthorized activities. 
•    The armed security guard will respond to calls regarding fires, bomb threats, or any other emergency situation. 
•    The armed security guard will escort (direct) up to two (2) family members at a time to a viewing room used to identify decedents. 
•    At the request of the office grief counselors during and identification and viewing, armed security will remain stationed at the until the identification and departure of the patron. 
•    The armed security guard shall stop and question suspicious persons, other utility employees without permitted entrance authorization, and anyone listed on the office ‘s restricted access notification (ran) list from going into offices or loitering in· or around the building or parking areas. 
•    The armed security guard shall possess a working knowledge of local and state statutes on law enforcement and public safety. 
•    Each guard must have training and experience in good customer service. 
•    The armed security guard shall be properly trained in the handling of firearms and be proficient in the use of firearms.

- Contract Period/Term: 4 years
- Mandatory In-Person Pre-Proposal Meeting Date: September 16, 2025
- Questions/Inquires Deadline: September 23, 2025