Cleveland Opengov #304929

Cleveland seeks armed security services for recreation centers and outdoor pools

The City of Cleveland is seeking armed security coverage for its recreation facilities, outdoor pools, and surrounding play areas. - Buyer: City of Cleveland, Department of Parks and Recreation; Samuel Gissentaner, Commissioner. - Services and locations: Provide armed, uniformed, commissioned off-duty police officers or sheriffs at 21 recreation centers and approximately 20 outdoor pools. The City sets staffing levels by location. - Officer duties: Patrol and protect facilities and nearby grounds; report incidents and hazards; enforce identification or access procedures; provide traffic control where applicable; maintain shift and incident records; interact with youth; and assist with recreation activities when requested. - Key qualifications and requirements: The contractor must hold an Ohio Class A or Class C security license. Officers must be registered, have current commissions in good standing, complete the specified 120-hour Private Police Academy course, and receive City approval with required background and training documentation. The contractor must provide mobile communications and supervision. - Operational requirements: The contractor must be able to supply additional officers on 24 hours’ notice. Officers may not work more than 12 hours in a 24-hour period. The City may redirect officers during emergencies without additional cost; overtime and holiday pay are generally not reimbursed unless approved or requested for special events. - Pricing and named suppliers: Proposals should include hourly service rates and the hourly rate payable to officers. No OEMs or bidding vendors are named in the provided materials. - Performance period: The agreement runs from execution through late 2027. Recreation-center coverage is generally planned across approximately one year, while pool coverage is seasonal during summer 2027. No option years are stated.

Description

The City of Cleveland is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide security services at City recreation centers, outdoor pools, and surrounding play areas. Services require armed, uniformed, commissioned off-duty police officers or sheriffs, with recreation centers served from December 1, 2026 through November 30, 2027, and outdoor pools served June 5 through August 22, 2027. Proposals must include hourly service rates, the hourly rate payable to officers, and information about officers’ interaction with youth and relevant youth-program experience from the prior two years. The contractor is also responsible for supervision, attendance procedures, incident reporting, and meeting the stated personnel, licensing, and training requirements.

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