Armed Security Guard Services Contract for Onslow County Library and Youth Services

Background
The County of Onslow is soliciting sealed proposals from qualified firms to provide Armed Security Guard Services. The purpose of the Contract is to provide armed security services to Onslow County Department Buildings as further described in this Request for Proposal under Section 6: Scope of Service. Onslow County has three department buildings that consist of the Main Branch Library, Consolidated Human Services, and Youth Services.

Work Details
The Contractor shall recruit, select, train, employ, direct, provide uniforms, and control individuals to serve as armed security guards. The Main Branch Library is open seven days each week and receives a high volume of traffic. The Library has approximately 11,400 visitors per month and has 25 employees.
The Consolidated Human Services (CHS) building receives approximately 17,000 visitors per month with 370 employees within the CHS building. Youth Services has approximately 105 youth visitors per month not including parents and 10 employees.
The term of the Agreement shall be for a period of one (1) year, unless sooner terminated or extended as provided in the Agreement. The County shall have the option to extend two (2) additional one-year periods if both parties agree.

Period of Performance
The term of the Agreement shall be for a period of one (1) year, unless sooner terminated or extended as provided in the Agreement. The County shall have the option to extend two (2) additional one-year periods if both parties agree.

Place of Performance
The geographic locations where the contract will be performed include the Main Branch Library at 58 Doris Avenue, Jacksonville, NC 28540; Consolidated Human Services at 612 College Street, Jacksonville, NC 28540; and Youth Services at 220 Georgetown Road, Jacksonville, NC 28540.