El Paso Water - Security Guard Services - RFP 48-26 (2026)
El Paso WaterUtility District · El Paso, TX- Due
- Nov 18, 2026
- 33 days left
- Posted
- Oct 11, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
El Paso Water is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide unarmed security guard services for critical water, wastewater, administrative, laboratory, education, stormwater, and remote operational facilities in El Paso, Texas. The scope requires furnishing management, supervision, labor, and equipment for approximately 53 security officers scaling to 60 or more across 24/7 posts, patrol operations, access control, visitor processing, and emergency response. Services involve designated facilities including water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, and sandbag distribution sites, utilizing electronic guard tours and workforce management software platforms. Submissions are due by November 18, 2026, with a pre-proposal meeting scheduled for October 21, 2026, and a question deadline of October 28, 2026. Required qualifications include Texas Class B Security Offeror License, Level II Non-Commissioned Security Officer registrations, and verifiable experience in multi-site critical infrastructure security.
Cost Proposal (25), Management, Supervision, Training, & Quality Assurance (20), Company Experience/Critical-Infrastructure (15), Staffing, Retention, & Relief Plan (15), Technical Approach and Understanding of EPWater Requirements (15), Technology, Reporting, & Performance Management (10)
SUMMARY
El Paso Water is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide unarmed security guard services for critical water, wastewater, administrative, laboratory, education, stormwater, and remote operational facilities in El Paso, Texas.
The scope requires furnishing management, supervision, labor, and equipment for approximately 53 security officers scaling to 60 or more across 24/7 posts, patrol operations, access control, visitor processing, and emergency response. Services involve designated facilities including water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, and sandbag distribution sites, utilizing electronic guard tours and workforce management software platforms. Submissions are due by November 18, 2026, with a pre-proposal meeting scheduled for October 21, 2026, and a question deadline of October 28, 2026. Required qualifications include Texas Class B Security Offeror License, Level II Non-Commissioned Security Officer registrations, and verifiable experience in multi-site critical infrastructure security.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
11- Proposal Security
- Offeror Information form
- Resident and Non-Resident Bidders form
- Statement of Residency
- Statement of Non-Divestment from Israel
- Signed Terms and Conditions
- W-9 Form
- Texas Ethics Commission Form 1295
- Conflict-of-Interest Questionnaire
- New Vendor Form
- Excel Proposal Worksheet
- Submit to
- https://epwater.ionwave.net/PublicDetail.aspx?bidID=392&SourceType=1
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- El Paso, TX
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from El Paso Water?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 18, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://epwater.ionwave.net/PublicDetail.aspx?bidID=392&SourceType=1.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including El Paso Water in TX, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Cost Proposal (25), Management, Supervision, Training, & Quality Assurance (20), Company Experience/Critical-Infrastructure (15), Staffing, Retention, & Relief Plan (15), Technical Approach and Unders..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from El Paso Water?
All active and historical solicitations from El Paso Water are tracked and searchable. As a utility district agency, El Paso Water regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 18, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Proposal Security, Offeror Information form, Resident and Non-Resident Bidders form, Statement of Residency, Statement of Non-Divestment from Israel, Signed Terms and Conditions, W-9 Form, Texas Ethic. Review the full document from El Paso Water for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: El Paso, TX. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.