Tarleton State University (Texas) posted this RFP on Oct 30, 2026. Responses are due Nov 24, 2026. Category: Professional Services. Solicitation number 04-TARLTON-RFP-0027.
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Tarleton State University ("University") is seeking qualified security services contractors to provide professional, uniformed, armed security officer services on a twenty-four (24) hour per day, seven (7) day per week, 365/366 day per year basis at our Fort Worth Campus location.
The intent of this solicitation is to establish a contract with a single qualified Contractor capable of providing reliable, properly trained, licensed, supervised, and professional armed security personnel to protect University students, employees, visitors, facilities, property, and other assets.
The Contractor shall furnish all personnel, supervision, management, uniforms, equipment, training, licensing, scheduling, reporting, administrative support, and other resources necessary to perform the services described herein.
The base requirement is one continuously staffed armed-security post, filled by one qualified Level III commissioned security officer at all times, twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week, and 365 or 366 days per year.
The Contractor shall perform the services through its own qualified employees. [...]
Service Location
Tarleton State University Fort Worth 10850 Texan Rider Drive Crowley, Texas 76036
The assignment is not a fixed-post assignment. The on-duty officer shall actively patrol the campus, including:
Officers shall conduct multiple patrols during each shift. Patrols shall use appropriately varied and random patterns to improve deterrence and reduce predictability.
The Contractor shall supply and maintain an electronic guard-tour or patrol-monitoring system. [...]
Assigned officers shall use body-worn cameras in accordance with applicable law, Contractor policy, University requirements, and approved post orders.
The Contractor shall provide a 24-hour telephone number for supervisory and emergency assistance.
The Contractor shall maintain a sufficient pool of qualified backup personnel to provide uninterrupted service.
**Electronic response** is required: https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=TAMU
Proposal must be received before **2:00 p.m. Central Time, Monday, November 24, 2026**. If it is not received by due date and time, the proposal will be considered late and will not be accepted.
The intent of this Agreement is to have services provided to Tarleton State University for a period of (3) THREE years with the option to renew for an additional (3) THREE years if mutually agreed upon with all terms and conditions remaining firm.
Respondents to this RFP are **required** to develop and submit an HSP form with their proposal submission. Tarleton has set a goal of 2% for this solicitation.
The required $5 million liability limit may be satisfied through a combination of primary and excess or umbrella coverage.
No performance bond or payment bond is required unless the University expressly amends the solicitation or resulting agreement in writing.
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