Youth and adult basketball officiating services

Orange County, Florida is soliciting sealed electronic bids for Youth and Adult Basketball Officiating Services (Contract No. Y24-118) through the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide officiating services for youth (ages 7-17) and adult basketball leagues across six recreation centers: Barnett Park, South Econ Recreation Center, Goldenrod Recreation Center, Meadow Woods Recreation Center, Silver Star Recreation Center, and West Orange Recreation Center. The contract anticipates approximately 3,100 games in the first year, escalating to 3,500 games by the third year, with two officials required per game. Bidders must submit per-game pricing for one and two officials, along with an annual administrative fee. Evaluation criteria will focus on responsiveness, contractor responsibility, and the lowest total bid. Potential respondents must submit questions via email to rebeca.malave@ocfl.net by April 22, 2024, at 5:00 pm EST, with final bids due electronically by May 14, 2024, at 4:00 pm EST. Officials must pass background screenings, attend mandatory pre-season meetings, and adhere to Orange County Parks and Recreation Division rules and procedures.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract term is 12 months with potential for two additional 12-month renewals, suggesting a maximum possible contract duration of three years. Bidders must create a free account on the OpenGov Platform to participate, with technical support available through multiple channels including chat, email (support@procurenow.com), and phone (1-855-680-4747). While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the scale of approximately 3,100-3,500 games suggests a substantial annual contract value. The county reserves the right to reject submissions that do not meet technical specifications, with uploaded files required to be in standard formats like Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Adobe PDF. Officials will be subject to performance evaluations and potential removal for unsatisfactory performance, emphasizing the importance of professional conduct and consistent service quality.