Opportunity
Georgia Procurement Registry #PE-66062-NONST-2027-000000520
POST-Certified Security Services for Atlanta Parks, Facilities, and Events
Posted
October 29, 2026
Respond By
November 30, 2026
Identifier
PE-66062-NONST-2027-000000520
NAICS
561612
The City of Atlanta is preparing to procure flexible, POST-certified security coverage for parks, facilities, and public events. - Government buyer: City of Atlanta, Department of Parks and Recreation. - Procurement: Scheduled and on-call public safety and security services at City parks, pools, recreation centers, events, and other designated locations. - Vendors and OEMs: No vendors, brands, or OEMs are named in the opportunity; no manufactured products are requested. - Service scope: The contractor supplies POST-certified officers, management, supervision, staffing, equipment, and supplies. Assignments may include site security, patrols, traffic control, and event coverage. Staffing and hours vary with City needs; examples include one or two officers at pools and multiple officers at sports events. - Key requirements: Officers must hold valid POST certification and have CPR/AED/first-aid training, individual and crowd-control training, knowledge of Georgia and Atlanta laws and codes, and the ability to gather evidence and testify in court. The contractor or designated manager must be POST-certified; the contractor or designee must document at least three years of police-field experience, and the provider must have at least three years of experience supplying POST-certified security officers. - Operational expectations: Full uniforms and identification, reachable 24/7 supervision, response within one hour after telephone notification, location-specific post orders, officer activity logs and daily reports, and written reports of unusual incidents within eight working hours. Officers must carry working cell phones; vehicles may be required at some locations. Coverage may include short-notice assignments, holidays, and varied shifts. - Products and quantities: No product line items, part numbers, or fixed overall staffing quantities are specified. - Performance period and value: The contract term and estimated value are not specified. Work is scheduled or on-call, with locations, hours, and staffing determined by City needs.
Description
The City of Atlanta, on behalf of the Department of Parks and Recreation, is preparing a multi-step competitive sealed bid procurement with prequalification followed by an Invitation for Bid. The procurement is for qualified P.O.S.T.-certified officers to provide scheduled and on-call public safety and security services at City parks, facilities, events, and other designated locations. Services may include management, supervision, manpower, equipment, and supplies, with work locations and hours subject to City needs. Interested vendors will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis against minimum qualifications, including experience and personnel qualifications.