RFP for Park Security Services 2027

The City of Bloomington is seeking an experienced security firm to provide unarmed, uniformed security officers and patrol vehicles for a full‑year coverage of multiple city parks and trails. The contract will run from January 1 2027 through December 31 2027 and requires continuous daily patrols, restroom locking, incident reporting, and coordination with park staff and local police. Vendors must submit a single hourly rate per officer, demonstrate relevant licensing, two years of security experience, and provide references from recent municipal contracts. The award will be made at the Board of Park Commissioners meeting on December 10 2026. • Provide 1‑2 officers per shift covering 7:30 AM‑3:30 PM, 7 PM‑2 AM (plus an extra officer 11 PM‑12:30 AM) across all listed parks. • Additional dedicated officer for Switchyard Park (7 PM‑2 AM). • Supply marked uniforms, patrol vehicles (road‑legal and UTVs), communication devices, and a reporting system. • Must be licensed in Indiana, adhere to living‑wage ordinance, and complete contract‑compliance certification. • Mandatory pre‑proposal meeting on October 21 2026; questions due by October 23 2026. • Proposals due November 13 2026 via OpenGov portal; award expected December 10 2026.