PHA Security Guard Services

Background
The Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) is seeking uniformed armed and unarmed security guards to provide daily protective guard coverage services. These services are essential for securing various properties owned or controlled by PHA. Additionally, the selected vendor will provide similar services to the Philadelphia Asset and Property Management Corporation (PAPMC), a related nonprofit entity. The contractor must be prepared to enter into a separate agreement with PAPMC at the same rates offered to PHA. PHA reserves the right to award multiple contracts under this RFP and assign different sites to various vendors.

Work Details
The contractor will furnish all necessary labor, uniforms, badges, communication equipment, materials, administrative supplies, and supervision required to perform the services effectively. The security guards must meet specific qualifications including a high school diploma or GED, proficiency in English, and the ability to maintain composure under stress.

Unarmed guards will not carry weapons and will focus on controlling access, inspecting for security-related incidents, preparing reports, and responding to emergencies. Armed guards must be trained in firearm safety and comply with Pennsylvania's Act 235 training requirements.

The contractor is responsible for providing communication equipment such as cell phones and radios for effective coordination among guards and supervisors. Guards will conduct regular patrols of assigned sites as per PHA's directives and maintain detailed logs of their activities.

Period of Performance
The contract duration is not explicitly stated but includes provisions for adjusting staffing levels within 24 hours based on PHA's needs.

Place of Performance
The security services will be performed at various sites owned or controlled by the Philadelphia Housing Authority and its related entity PAPMC within Pennsylvania.