Security Services for Events-- STAR Centre

The City of Havre de Grace, Maryland is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced firms to provide professional security services for various events throughout the year at the STAR Centre, a performance space operated by the City since May 2022. The selected firm(s) will be responsible for providing visible uniformed and/or non-uniformed unarmed security personnel and services for events such as concerts, theatre, dance performances, sporting events, festivals, and more. The RFP details the scope of work, required qualifications and certifications for security personnel, insurance requirements, bonding, payment and invoicing, and the proposal submission requirements. Proposals are due by June 21, 2024 at 2pm, with the anticipated contract award date of June 25, 2024 and a contract start date of July 1, 2024 for a one-year term, with three optional annual renewals.

The RFP does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The City reserves the right to award the contract to the proposal that best meets the City's needs, which may not be the lowest priced. The City may also contract with multiple firms to ensure the City's needs are met. The RFP does not provide any information on incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFP also does not specify any award values or budget ranges.