Armed Security Services for Recreation Centers and Pools

The City of Cleveland is seeking armed, uniformed, commissioned officers to provide security at 21 recreation centers and approximately 20 outdoor pools, including surrounding play areas, with officers expected to interact with youth.

City of Cleveland > Department of Parks and Recreation


General
Open (open)
Nov 10, 2026 08:00 PM
Oct 16, 2026 12:49 PM
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
gissentaner@clevelandohio.gov
+12166643987
601 Lakeside Avenue East, Cleveland, OH, USA
Submission Instructions
Description

The City seeks a contractor to provide armed, uniformed, commissioned off-duty police officers or sheriffs for security at 21 recreation centers and approximately 20 outdoor pools, including surrounding play areas. Services include patrols, protection of people and property, access control, incident and safety reporting, attendance tracking, and coordination with City representatives. Officers must be able to communicate and interact with youth, and the proposal must describe their youth-program experience and approach to that interaction. The contractor must provide supervision, mobile communication devices, and officers meeting the stated age, education, commission, training, and licensing requirements. Recreation-center service dates vary from December 1, 2026, through November 30, 2027; pool service is scheduled from June 5 through August 22, 2027. Respondents must provide hourly rates and a proposal describing their qualifications, approach, staffing, and required references. Subcontracting requires prior written City approval.

Classification Codes
NAICS561612Security Guards and Patrol Services
PSCS206Guard Services
Smart Codes
armed security officersrecreation center securitypool security services
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Oct 20, 2026 04:00 PM-Pre-Proposal Conference (optional)
Oct 27, 2026 06:00 PM-Questions Due
Nov 3, 2026-RFP Addendum Publication
Nov 10, 2026 08:00 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED)
Required
  • Comprehensive General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Business Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Professional Liability
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Employer's Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Cyber Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Cyber and Technology Errors & Omissions — $5,000,000.00
  • Technology Errors & Omissions — $5,000,000.00
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
No
Documents
TitleDate Posted
2027_Security_Services_at_Recreation_Centers,_Pools,_and_Playgrounds.pdfOct 16, 2026 12:49 PM
NOTICE TO BIDDERS AND OEO SCHEDULESOct 16, 2026 12:49 PM
C - Reimbursables PolicyOct 16, 2026 12:49 PM
City Required FormsOct 16, 2026 12:49 PM
City Required FormsOct 16, 2026 12:49 PM
Project DocumentOct 16, 2026 12:49 PM
City Required FormsOct 16, 2026 12:49 PM
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