Active SLED Opportunity · FLORIDA · TOWN OF PALM BEACH
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The Town of Palm Beach requests proposals for security guard services at its marina, including customer safety, property protection, and access control. The contract starts October 1, 2026, for one year with four optional renewals. Proposals are submitted online; a virtual pre-proposal conference is scheduled for April 29, 2026.
The Town of Palm Beach is seeking proposals from security guard service contractors for the purpose of providing services as follows:• Protect Town Marina customer safety and their assets. • Protect Town Property. • Maintain access control of the four (4) dock gates and three (3) parking lots.The Contractor shall provide all necessary labor, management, supervision, trucks, gas, oil, safety equipment and any other materials and equipment necessary to complete the work as specified in the scope of services.If your firm is interested in this solicitation and would like to submit a proposal, click the "Prepare your submission" button below; selecting the button in no way obligates you to submit a response to this Request for Proposals (RFP).SUBMISSION: The Town only accepts online submittal of proposals through Euna, the eProcurement platform linked to the Town website, promoting a greener footprint.NON-MANDATORY PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE: A non-mandatory pre-proposal conference will be held virtually via the Microsoft Teams meeting platform. To join the meeting please see the instructions included under "Files" or copy/paste the URL in the "Events" section into your browser. Date/Time are specified in the "Events" section. Attendance is strongly encouraged as this will be the only forum to seek clarification directly from Project Manager and Town staff.INTERVIEWS: (IF CONDUCTED) Please save the date, June 12, 2026, at 1:00 PM, and plan to participate if your firm is invited.AWARD: Award shall be made to the Proposers which offer the best value to the Town. The Town reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive non-material irregularities or technicalities and to re-advertise for all or any part of this solicitation as deemed in its best interest. The Town shall be the sole judge of its best interest. No proposer may withdraw their proposals for a period of one hundred and eighty (180) days from the date set for the opening thereof.TERM: The contract will begin at the start of the Town's 2027 fiscal year, beginning October 1, 2026. The first year of the contract shall terminate in concurrence with the end of the Town’s 2027 fiscal year, ending on September 30, 2027. There shall be four (4) optional one-year renewal periods, based on satisfactory performance, budget authorization and mutual agreement, for a maximum contract duration of five (5) years.RESPONSIBLE VENDOR DETERMINATION: Respondent is hereby notified that Section 287.05701, Florida Statutes, requires that the Town of Palm Beach may not request documentation of or consider a vendor’s social, political, or ideological interest when determining if the vendor is a responsible vendor.QUESTIONS: Any questions related to this solicitation should be submitted through this software platform using the Messages/Vendor Discussion feature.CONTACT: For help with creating an account or submitting a bid, please contact Euna Procurement Help Desk: Phone: 1 (800) 354-8010 Email: support.bonfire@eunasolutions.comFor all other questions, please contact the designated Procurement representative: Martha Habib, Procurement and Contract Agent Phone: (561) 227-7006 Email: mhabib@townofpalmbeach.comDue to the Cone of Silence, all communications regarding this solicitation shall be handled solely by Town Procurement Representatives.
| Status | Event Name | Location | Description | Dates | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ongoing | Questions Due Date | Online Portal | The Q and A Period for this Opportunity is Ongoing | Never | N/A |
| Ongoing | Open Date | Online Portal | Posting date for the Opportunity | Apr 20th 2026, 10:00 AM EDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Pre-Proposal Conference | Microsoft Teams meeting | To join the meeting please see the attached instructions or copy/paste the URL below into your browser: Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/27156478992916?p=NcjN5OrSOh3l2mCxAn Meeting ID: 271 564 789 929 16 Passcode: iu3Kr7q9 | Apr 29th 2026, 10:00 AM EDT | No |
| Upcoming | RFI/Question Deadline | Deadline to ask questions. Any questions received after this deadline may be ignored. | May 13th 2026, 4:00 PM EDT | No | |
| Upcoming | Answer/Addenda Deadline | Deadline to answer questions and publish final addenda | May 15th 2026, 4:00 PM EDT | No | |
| Upcoming | Close Date | Online Portal | Deadline for Submissions | May 20th 2026, 2:00 PM EDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Selection Committee Meeting | Public Works Meeting room: 951 Okeechobee Rd., West Palm Beach, FL 33401 | Members of the public are encouraged to attend as silent observers. However, interaction with Selection Committee will not be permitted. Microsoft Teams: Meeting ID: 252 736 278 704 677 Passcode: tp2hH9Sj | May 27th 2026, 3:00 PM EDT | No |
| Upcoming | Presentations and Interviews | Public Works meeting room at 951 Old Okeechobee Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 | Proposers are not permitted to attend competing proposers' interviews. Members of the public are encouraged to attend as silent observers. However, interaction with Selection Committee will not be permitted. | Jun 12th 2026, 1:00 PM EDT | No |
| Upcoming | Town Council Review and Approval/Rejection | Jul 14th 2026, 10:00 AM EDT | No |
Note: Template files for the items below (BidTables, Questionnaires) are available in the Attachments section of this opportunity.
| Name | Type | # Files | Requirement | Instructions | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope of Work: Please acknowledge that you have read, understand, and capable of performing the specified Scope of Services. | Data Type: Yes/No | N/A | Required | ||
| Terms and Conditions: Please confirm that you agree to the Town Terms and Conditions, and Florida Statute for Public Records? | Data Type: Yes/No | N/A | Required | ||
| Insurance Requirements: Please acknowledge that you have read and understand the Town's insurance requirements. | Data Type: Yes/No | N/A | Required |
Requested Information: Listed below are the documents and information needed to complete your submission: Details of Solicitation Name Type # Files Requirement Instructions Actions Name Type # Files Requirement Instructions Actions Scope of Work: Please acknowledge that you have read, understand, and capable of performing the specified Scope of Services. Data Type: Yes/No N/A Required Terms and Conditions: Please confirm that you agree to the Town Terms and Conditions, and Florida Statute for Public Records? Data Type: Yes/No N/A Required Insurance Requirements: Please acknowledge that you have read and understand the Town's insurance requirements. Data Type: Yes/No N/A Required Addenda Name Type # Files Requirement Instructions Actions Name Type # Files Requirement Instructions Actions Please acknowledge that you have read and understand any addenda published under this solicitation. Data Type: Yes/No N/A Required EVALUATION CRITERIA Name Type # Files Requirement Instructions Actions Name Type # Files Requirement Instructions Actions Experience of Firm (30 Points) File Type: PDF (.pdf) Multiple Required Experience and Ability of Personnel (25 Points) File Type: PDF (.pdf) Multiple Required Workload and Scheduling (10 Points) File Type: PDF (.pdf) Multiple Required Disputes, Litigation, and Resolutions (10 Points) File Type: PDF (.pdf) Multiple Required Financial Information (5 Points) File Type: PDF (.pdf) Multiple Required REQUIRED FORMS Name Type # Files Requirement Instructions Actions Name Type # Files Requirement Instructions Actions W9 File Type: PDF (.pdf) Multiple Required Please respond to Minimum Qualification requirements File Type: PDF (.pdf) Multiple Required Florida State Registration. If you are not registered, and intent for award is issued, you will need to register prior to award is made. File Type: PDF (.pdf) Multiple Required Affidavit of Compliance with Foreign Entity and Human Trafficking. Form must be notarized. File Type: PDF (.pdf) Multiple Required License: Please upload your CPA and certification to do business in Florida File Type: PDF (.pdf) Multiple Required Contact Information File Type: PDF (.pdf) Multiple Required References File Type: PDF (.pdf) Multiple Required Business Tax Receipt File Type: PDF (.pdf) Multiple Required Drug-Free Form File Type: PDF (.pdf) Multiple Required Protest Procedures File Type: PDF (.pdf) Multiple Required Proposer's Qualification Form File Type: PDF (.pdf) Multiple Required E-Verify File Type: PDF (.pdf) Multiple Required Scrutinized Vendors Form File Type: PDF (.pdf) Multiple Required Subcontractors File Type: PDF (.pdf) Multiple Required COST PROPOSAL Name Type # Files Requirement Instructions Actions Name Type # Files Requirement Instructions Actions Cost Proposal (20 POINTS) (BT-05SV) BidTable: Datatable N/A Required You will need to complete the BidTable online in the browser. The BidTable can be filled any time during your submission. Please note that BidTables may take a significant amount of time to prepare.
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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