Opportunity
City of Jacksonville #18144-26
Jacksonville seeks event crowd management and security services for city events
Posted
August 12, 2026
Respond By
September 05, 2026
Identifier
18144-26
NAICS
561612
The City of Jacksonville, Florida is seeking bids for event crowd management and security services for major city-produced events. - Government Buyer: - City of Jacksonville, Office of Sports and Entertainment - Procurement managed by Renata Barnett - Services Requested: - Comprehensive crowd management and security for events such as the Jacksonville Jazz Festival and Florida-Georgia Football Game - Supplier must provide at least 150 trained and licensed security personnel - Uniforms, radios, and metal detection wands required - Services must comply with Florida statutes - Supplier must maintain a staffed office near downtown Jacksonville - Notable Requirements: - Proof of applicable local business licenses and specific licensure - Demonstrated experience on similar projects and years of expertise - Legal authorization to operate in Duval County - Contract term is one year with four one-year renewal options - Services ordered on an as-needed basis during contract period - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named in the solicitation - All communications must be in writing to the designated procurement representative
Description
This solicitation is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for event crowd management and security services. The procurement is managed by the City of Jacksonville (COJ) in Florida, USA, with Renata Barnett as the buyer. The solicitation is active with a posting and open date of August 12, 2026, and a closing date of September 4, 2026. Bidders must comply with all specified requirements and submit responses through the City's e-procurement system.