RFP for Park Security Services 2027

This Request for Proposals is issued by The City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department to obtain a proposal for parks security services for 2027. The full list of locations and a schedule of services requested is listed below in "Site location listing and schedule". Work is desired to commence on January 1, 2027 and continue through December 31, 2027.

The vendor will provide unarmed uniformed security officers, with appropriate vehicles, to patrol identified parks and trails between the following dates/times as detailed below.

Parks & B-Line Coverage Schedule

• Jan-Dec: 1 Security officer on duty Monday - Sunday from 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM & 7 PM - 2 AM;
• Jan-Dec: Additional Security officer on duty for park closures Monday - Sunday 11 PM -12:30 AM

Switchyard Park Coverage Schedule

- Jan-Dec: 1 Security officer Monday - Sunday 7 PM - 2 AM

The entirety of Switchyard Park is to be patrolled throughout the duration of identified security shifts. This includes locking restrooms in the evening.

This schedule includes coverage during all federal holidays except for Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas. Parks and Recreation staff may communicate with the Vendor regarding security needs at other parks throughout the year.

Expectations

• All security officers will wear consistent and marked uniforms furnished and paid for by the Vendor. Uniforms will be clearly marked with "Security" and the security company logo.
• Security officer(s) shall be unarmed for the duration of their shift. Officers may carry pepper spray but no other weapons.
• Vendor will provide a method for security officer(s) to check in at regular patrol locations listed above, providing evidence of presence and times patrolled. [...] Reports should be filed and available to Parks staff by the completion of each shift regarding security issues, incidents, damage, vandalism, and other concerns.
• Security officer(s) will be responsible to lock restroom facilities during evening patrol hours, ensuring no one is inside the restroom when the restrooms are locked.
• Vendor will provide a vehicle for Switchyard Park and an additional vehicle to patrol the other locations listed above.
• Vendor will provide cell phone number(s), a radio, or other means to get in touch with the shift supervisor or security officer(s) in the event of an immediate need.

The City is accepting electronic submissions only through the City's online eProcurement Portal. Responses must be electronically submitted by **1:00 pm (EDT) on Friday, November 13, 2026**. Late proposals will not be accepted.

Proposals will be evaluated based on overall cost, experience, and ability to meet security needs at all locations for the desired schedule.

Selection of the successful Vendor will be based on multiple factors including cost, experience, vehicles, checkpoint and incident reporting systems, and references.

The Vendor and its employees shall all have valid and up-to-date licenses required by the State of Indiana necessary for the provision of security services.

Vendor shall have sufficient training and at least two (2) years' experience in providing security services.

All bidders, quoters, vendors, and grant recipients entering into contracts with the City of Bloomington valued at over $10,000.00 must submit the *Contract Compliance Certification Form*.

The City of Bloomington Board of Park Commissioners will make the contract award and the contract award will be voted on by the Board at their December 10th meeting.