Clallam County Courthouse and Juvenile Security Services

Clallam County, located in the state of Washington, invites qualified armed security service providers to submit bids for the provision of comprehensive armed security services at the Clallam County Courthouse and Clallam County Juvenile and Family Facility. We seek a professional, experienced, and reliable security service provider to ensure the safety and security of all courthouse personnel, visitors, and assets.

The selected security service provider will need to provide services during business hours to the following facilities:

• Clallam County Courthouse at 223 E. 4 th Street, Port Angeles, WA 98362
• Three armed security personnel, eight (8) hours per day, 5 days a week, Monday-Friday except for recognized holidays. The County reserves the right to either increase or decrease this number with notice.
• Clallam County Juvenile and Family Center at 1912 W. 18 th Street, Port Angeles, WA 98363
• One armed security personnel, ten (10) hours per week, on a schedule to be determined and flexible based on that court schedule each week. The County reserves the right to either increase or decrease the number of hours with notice.
• Provide contracted hourly rates for additional availability at County-hosted meetings and events throughout the contract period.

The selected security service provider will be responsible for the following duties and tasks at two county facilities.

1. Access Control: Monitor and control access to the courthouse, courtrooms, and BOCC public meetings, ensuring that only authorized personnel and visitors enter the premises.
2. Surveillance: Maintain surveillance of key areas within the courthouse, courtrooms, BOCC meeting areas, and county offices during business hours using state-of-the-art security equipment. [...]
3. Emergency Response: Collaborate with county staff to assist in the implementation of the current emergency response plans outlined in the county's policy. This includes assisting in drills and providing immediate assistance during emergencies according to established procedures.
4. Patrols: Conduct regular patrols throughout the courthouse to deter criminal activity and maintain a visible security presence.
5. Public Screening and Entry Management: The security service provider will be responsible for screening all individuals entering the courthouse to detect prohibited items and ensure adherence to courthouse rules and regulations. [...] The provider will also be required to operate the X-ray screening machine and walk-through magnetometer, with training provided by Clallam County. [...]
6. Report Generation: Maintain accurate incident reports, daily activity logs, and other necessary documentation. Reports should be submitted at least weekly to the Board of Commissioners' Office.
7. Collaboration: Collaborate with local law enforcement agencies, Courtroom Commissioners and Judges, and emergency services when required.

Interested security service providers must meet the following qualifications and criteria:

1. Licensed and Certified: The security service provider must possess all necessary licenses and certifications required by state and local regulations to operate as a security service provider in Clallam County.
2. Trained Personnel: All armed security personnel assigned to the Clallam County Courthouse must be well-trained, including but not limited to, knowledge of firearms, emergency response procedures, ability to conduct pat-down searches, conflict resolution, and first aid/CPR.
3. Background Checks: The security service provider must conduct thorough background checks on all security personnel, including criminal background checks and reference checks.
4. Insurance: The provider must have adequate liability insurance coverage to indemnify Clallam County against any unforeseen incidents.

The contract for security services will have an initial term of a minimum of **twelve months**, with the ability to extend by an additional twelve months.