El Paso Water - Security Guard Services - RFP 48-26 (2026)
El Paso WaterUtility District · El Paso, TX- Due
- Nov 18, 2026
- 16 days left
- Posted
- Oct 11, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
The 30-second brief
El Paso Water is seeking proposals for unarmed security guard services across critical water, wastewater, administrative, laboratory, education, stormwater, and remote operational facilities. The contract requires approximately 53 security officers across various locations and shifts, with staffing anticipated to increase to 60 or more officers. Services include access control, visitor and vehicle processing, patrol operations, alarm response, incident reporting, emergency operations, law enforcement coordination, and provision of a secure software platform for workforce accountability and guard tours. Submission deadline is November 18, 2026, at 1:30 PM (MT). A pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for October 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM (MT).
Cost Proposal 25, Management, Supervision, Training, & Quality Assurance 20, Company Experience/Critical-Infrastructure 15, Staffing, Recruitment, Retention, & Relief Plan 15, Technical Approach and Understanding of EPWater Requirements 15, Technology, Reporting, & Performance Management 10
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Summary
El Paso Water is seeking proposals for unarmed security guard services across critical water, wastewater, administrative, laboratory, education, stormwater, and remote operational facilities.
The contract requires approximately 53 security officers across various locations and shifts, with staffing anticipated to increase to 60 or more officers. Services include access control, visitor and vehicle processing, patrol operations, alarm response, incident reporting, emergency operations, law enforcement coordination, and provision of a secure software platform for workforce accountability and guard tours. Submission deadline is November 18, 2026, at 1:30 PM (MT). A pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for October 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM (MT).
EVALUATION CRITERIA
14- Cost Proposal 25
- Management
- Supervision
- Training
- & Quality Assurance 20
- Company Experience/Critical-Infrastructure 15
- Staffing
- Recruitment
- Retention
- & Relief Plan 15
- Technical Approach and Understanding of EPWater Requirements 15
- Technology
- Reporting
- & Performance Management 10
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
14- Complete PDF Solicitation
- Part 1 of Request for Proposal
- Offeror Information form
- Evaluation Criteria Requirements
- Resident and Non-Resident Bidders form
- Statement of Residency
- Statement of Non-Divestment from Israel
- Signed Terms and Conditions
- W9 Form
- Form 1295
- Conflict-of-Interest Questionnaire
- New Vendor Form
- Complete Excel Proposal Worksheet
- E-Proposal response or Sealed Proposal/submittal
- Submit to
- https://epwater.ionwave.net/PublicDetail.aspx?bidID=413&SourceType=1 or 1154 Hawkins Blvd., 1st Floor, El Paso, TX 79925
- Duration
- 12 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=413&SourceType=1 or 1154 Hawkins Blvd., 1st Floor, El Paso, TX 79925.
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?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
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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, Recruitment, Retention, & Relief Plan 15, Technical Approach and U..." 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: Complete PDF Solicitation, Part 1 of Request for Proposal, Offeror Information form, Evaluation Criteria Requirements, Resident and Non-Resident Bidders form, Statement of Residency, Statement of Non-. 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.