Pre-Advertisement Notice for On Call P.O.S.T Certified Security Services

The City of Atlanta’s Department of Parks and Recreation is issuing a pre‑advertisement notice for an on‑call, POST‑certified security services contract. Vendors will first undergo a pre‑qualification phase; qualified firms will later be invited to submit sealed bids for providing uniformed, POST‑certified officers to staff city parks, recreation centers, pools, sports venues, and other municipal facilities on a scheduled and on‑call basis. The contract requires the contractor to supply management, supervision, equipment, vehicles, and all labor, and to maintain rigorous reporting, quality‑control, and emergency‑response procedures. The work is performed across numerous sites city‑wide, with service required on regular days, holidays, and during special events. • Services: Uniformed POST‑certified security officers (on‑call & scheduled) for parks, pools, recreation centers, sports events, and other city locations. • Minimum qualifications: ≥3 years experience providing POST‑certified officers; primary contractor or designee must be POST‑certified; compliance with all federal, state, local, and POST regulations. • Contract type: Multi‑step competitive sealed‑bid (pre‑qualification → IFB). • Key dates: Start posting Oct 29 2026; Offerors’ Conference (optional) Nov 16 2026; Submission deadline Nov 30 2026. • Evaluation: Pass/fail based on experience, past performance, and personnel qualifications. • Reporting: Daily logs, incident reports within 8 hours, weekly performance meetings, quality‑control program. • Locations: Over 30 potential sites including major parks, recreation centers, sports venues, and special‑event locations.