School Crossing Guards

The City of Kissimmee, located in Polk County, Florida, has issued Request for Proposal (RFP2025-008) for School Crossing Guard Services to be provided for the City's Police Department. The procurement seeks a contractor to manage approximately 42 school crossing guards during the regular school year and 20 crossing guards during summer school, positioned at various school crossing locations. Mandatory requirements include comprehensive training in accordance with Florida Statute 316.75, mandatory background checks, adherence to a specified dress code, and provision of necessary equipment. Crossing guards will be compensated for a maximum of 3.5 hours during the regular school year and 2 hours during summer school, with required positioning one-half hour before school start and dismissal times. The evaluation criteria will assess proposers across three primary dimensions: organizational capacity (45 points), experience and qualifications (40 points), and total cost (15 points). Proposals are due on April 21, 2025, by 2:00 PM, with a public bid opening at 2:30 PM the same day. The initial contract term spans twelve months from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, with potential for up to three additional twelve-month renewals.

The RFP does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Three vendors have submitted bids: All City Manager Services from Santa Fe, California; Lone Star Transport from Miami, Florida; and Nation Security from Tampa, Florida. The current hourly rates for crossing guards range from $27.00 to $32.95, with the most recent addendum clarifying that officers will be paid $55.00 per hour directly, plus an additional $7.00 administrative fee, totaling $62.00 per hour. The City reserves the right to conduct a 30 to 90-day trial performance period to assess the selected contractor's ability to meet specified requirements. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the procurement involves managing approximately 42-62 crossing guard positions across different school periods. The City will likely select the most competitive bid based on the defined evaluation criteria, with a focus on organizational capability, relevant experience, and cost-effectiveness.