The Contractor will supply guards for general University purposes on the Columbia Campus and the School of Medicine at the request of the Division of Law Enforcement and Safety. The Number of guards needed will vary, but total hours are estimated to be 10,000 annually. With the exception of the Athletics Department, only contractors approved through this contract and authorized by the Division of Law Enforcement and Safety are authorized to provide services on the property of the University of South Carolina – Columbia. The Associate Vice President of Law Enforcement and Safety (or his designee) has sole authority to approve exceptions to this condition. Billing will be sent to the necessary sub-unit of the University for verification and payment. The Contractor will have a representative meet the designated officials from the University to discuss security concerns as necessary. The Contractor will maintain an office in Columbia and have at least 1 phone number that is operated 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for contact by the University where they can immediately reach a person in authority.
