The Mercer County Board of Social Services, located at 200 Woolverton Street in Trenton, New Jersey will accept quotes (Proposals) from certified security firms with a license to do business in the State of New Jersey, that are interested in providing employee and customer armed security services of the Mercer County Board of Social Services. The security services must be performed in accordance with the Security Officer Registration Act applicable in the United States of America.
Selected firms will be expected to negotiate a two (2) year contract to include calendar years 2026 and 2027. Mercer County Board of Social Services calendar year is January 1 to December 31.
Mercer County Board of Social Services will decide the number of firms selected and the division of duties during the selection process. The Mercer County Board of Social Services retains the right to, at any time, adjust, or modify such retention, division of duties, and terms of engagement.
Submittals will be accepted until 3:00PM, Wednesday, October 29, 2025 by:
Jacquelyn Ferrante,
Paralegal Specialist
Legal Department
Mercer County Board of Social Services
200 Woolverton Street, P.O. Box 1450
Trenton, New Jersey 08650-2099
Proposals received after 3:00PM, Wednesday, October 29, 2025, will be returned unopened. Nothing herein is intended to exclude any responsible firm, in any way restrain, or restrict competition. All responsible firms are encouraged to submit sealed proposals.
The Mercer County Board of Social Services reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals submitted. The Board intends to award a contract pursuant to N.J.S.A 40A:11-4(1)(a)(I).
Questions regarding this invitation for Quotes should be directed to my office at (609) 989-4320 extension: 1497.