IFB HSR26-34 Unarmed Security Guard Services (Bakersfield, CA)

The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) invites qualified firms to submit bids for IFB HSR26-34 Unarmed Security Guard Services.

The Contractor shall provide all labor, tools, materials, and equipment necessary to perform 24-hour, seven-day-per-week unarmed vehicle and foot patrol security services at an Authority-owned property in Bakersfield, California, including patrol of parking areas and the property's exterior perimeter.

The Contractor shall provide all labor, tools, materials, and equipment necessary to perform 24-hour, seven-day-per-week unarmed vehicle and foot patrol security services at an Authority-owned property in Bakersfield, California, including patrol of parking areas and the property's exterior perimeter.

Bidder proposes and agrees to furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and supervision; pay all taxes, insurance, bonds, license and permit fees, fingerprint-based state and federal criminal record check fees/costs (if applicable), and other costs incidental to the work to be performed in accordance with the attached Scope of Work identified in Exhibit A at the cost(s) below.

Key Information

1. Small Business Goal: 25% (Inclusive of a 3% Micro Business (MB) participation goal).
2. DVBE Goal: 3%
3. Subject to Wage and Benefit Compliance pursuant to Government Code Section 19134
4. The awarded contractor must submit the required insurance documentation within five (5) calendar days after the contract is forwarded for signature.
5. Due to the critical nature of the services, bidders should be prepared to commence services promptly upon contract execution and receipt of authorization from the Authority.

Bidders are responsible for reviewing all solicitation documents and monitoring the Event ID for updates and addenda.

Bids Due: Friday, November 13, 2026, by 3:00 p.m.

Your bid may be deemed non-responsive by the Authority if you fail to complete, sign, and submit the *Cost Sheet* with your bid. Your bid will be deemed non-responsive by the Authority if you fail to enter a cost greater than zero for each item in the table(s), or if you fail to complete the Bidder Certification section at the bottom of each Cost Sheet page.

If your total bid is **$10,000.00** or more, you must comply with the DVBE goals as mandated by state law and described in this IFB.

Proposed Start Date: November 1, or upon approval by DGS, whichever is later