RFP - 24/7 unarmed security guard - 030724

The City of College Park, Georgia is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for 24/7 Unarmed Security Guard Service to be provided at the Georgia International Convention Center (GICC) and the Gateway Arena @ College Park (Arena) Campus. The successful firm will be required to provide four security officers per 24-hour period, working three eight-hour shifts, to maintain discipline, enforce facility security policies, handle incoming and outgoing freight, and prepare incident reports. The contract will be for one year with four one-year renewal options. Proposals are due by March 7, 2024 at 10:00 am EST, and will be evaluated based on technical merit (60%) and cost proposal (40%). The City is seeking qualified and experienced security organizations to provide these services and has indicated that the staffing needs will vary based on the type of event held at the facilities.

The current incumbent provider is Argus Event Staffing, and the City has not disclosed the previous year's spending or the current contract's pricing details. The RFP does not specify a bid bond requirement, but a certificate of insurance must be submitted. The City has indicated that there is a separate RFP for Event Security Services that may be of interest to the contractor. The City has not provided any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and the potential award value or budget range has not been disclosed.