Item 14 - Security Guard Services at Various City Sites

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RFP 22-026 Armed & Unarmed Security Guard Services at Various City Facilities Page 22 a. Any armed security guard(s) assigned to the City shall have a minimum of four years’ experience working as an armed security guard. b. Every armed security guard assigned to this contract must possess and maintain through the life of this contract a current “Guard Card” and a State of California firearm permit to legally carry a gun while on duty. If known at time of bid submittal, Bidder may include copies of current Guard Cards for proposed staff with proposal. However, prior to contract award, guard cards for all proposed staff shall be submitted. c. All armed security guards assigned to County facilities must pass and maintain to the satisfaction of SAPD criminal background check. (1) It is the Contractor’s responsibility to conduct a thorough criminal background check on all armed security guards assigned to any City facility to ensure that no guard has a criminal record. (2) Armed security shall arrange for and submit their fingerprints for a criminal background check through the Department of Justice through the City’s Human Resources process. Consultant shall be responsible for all charges associated with fingerprinting. (3) A copy of the written verification that the armed security guard has passed the Contractor’s background checks must be provided to the Department’s Facility Manager prior to assignment at the facility. (4) If known, Bidder may provide the names of the proposed staff with their qualifications. This may be resume format (business addresses are sufficient, home contact information for staff should not be provided). If awarded the contract, such documentation and verification is an ongoing requirement for all replacement staff of the successful Bidder. d. Prior to submitting replacement staff, Contractor shall provide City with a copy of the written verification that the replacement armed security guard has passed the Contractor’s background checks. e. The City has the right to decline the Contractor’s placement of armed security guards whom the City may deem to be unsuitable for the assignment. The Contractor agrees that staff placements will be mutually acceptable to the City and the Contractor. f. The City has the right to perform random audits of armed security guards to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and Local laws. 2. Staffing/Personnel Responsibilities: The staffing requirements vary from nine hours per day to 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, and 52 weeks per year. The positions may require split shift coverage for lunch and overtime since they exceed eight hours per shift. Contractor shall