Specifications include, but are not limited to: 3.1.1 The Contractor shall provide Security Guard Services at the SC Vocational Rehabilitation Department (SCVRD) located at 1410 Boston Avenue (State Office Main Complex) West Columbia, SC 29170 and additional offices as required for the prevention of loss of property or harm to students, visitors and personnel by monitoring for fire, theft, vandalism or unauthorized persons conducting themselves in an unsafe or unruly manner. 3.1.2 The Contractor shall provide services in accordance with the South Carolina Code of Laws 1976, Title 40 - Professions and Occupations, Chapter 18 – PRIVATE SECURITY AND INVESTIGATION AGENCIES, as found at https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t40c018.php 3.1.3 The Contractor and its officers performing services pursuant to this specification shall be licensed or registered in accordance with S. C. Code of Laws 1976 – Title 40, Private Detective and Private Security Agencies Act. 3.1.4 Each security officer shall be required to maintain a current permit to carry a firearm or other personal safety devices, materials and/or equipment in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, although they may not be required to carry firearms or other personal safety devices, materials and/or equipment at all times while on duty. 3.1.5 Contractor shall maintain a business office actively engaged in providing private security services that is properly equipped and staffed to provide services as required by the terms and conditions and specification herein. The Contractor shall be responsible for the direct supervision of all assigned officers through its designated representative(s). The Contractor’s representative(s) shall be available to report to and confer with the Department’s Contract Administrator with respect to day to day operations and services and in the event of an emergency
