Security Guard Services

The Vendor is required to provide scheduled security guard services to various locations, including the agency and public access areas.
- On-call security guard services for in-port vessels. This work will be scheduled in advance and must be pre-approved and coordinated by the Project Manager. Services will be bid at an hourly rate and not expected to exceed 4100 hours per 12 months.
- Overtime rates will be paid at 1.5x the standard rate.
- A $30,000 contingency will be provided for On-call work. 
- This work must be pre-approved and scheduled by the Contract Manager and will be compensated at the hourly rates provided for regular services.
- Pass a background investigation including education verification, prior employment verification, and criminal history (minimum 5 years). Individuals with felony convictions may not be employed at Port facilities. All associated costs are the responsibility of the Security Services provider.
- Be in generally good health and physically able to perform all security-related duties.
- During patrols, security equipment, lights, gate locking mechanisms, points of entry into buildings and windows are checked.
- Security services firm may transport a limited number of passengers that are Port business related including the transport of the ship’s crew or others working on the vessel from the dock to the main gate.
- The security services firm will be responsible for their employees, agents and/or representatives’ negligent acts which result in any injury, death or property damage while utilizing the Port’s vehicle.
- Provide an uninterrupted record of the guard’s activities for up to 120 hours

- Contract Period/Term: 1 year
- Required Site Visit Date: November 14, 2025
- Questions/Inquires Deadline: October 31 to November 19, 2025