Town of Davie Event Security Guard Services RFP# BC-26-33 (2026)
Town of DavieCity · Davie, FL- Due
- Jun 10, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- May 28, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Gary Snelling
- (954) 797-1226
The 30-second brief
The Town of Davie Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department is seeking qualified security guard service contractors for event security guard services at various town facilities, including the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds and town parks, covering approximately 20 annual events. The scope of work includes performing bag checks, security wand metal detection, facility monitoring by walking, golf cart, or other means, preventing unauthorized entrance, crowd management, maintaining orderly conduct, monitoring crowd behavior, providing comprehensive security reports after each event, arriving at venues one hour before start times, and remaining on-site until venues are secure. Proposers must demonstrate expertise in building security and crowd control, with staff required to hold Class D security officer licenses, crowd management certificates, Level 2 FDLE background checks, and supervisors requiring Class M or Class D licenses with two years of security experience. The submission deadline is June 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM, with questions due by June 3, 2026, and proposals submitted electronically through the Town's e-Procurement portal.
Event security guard services, Bag checks, Security wand metal detection checks, Facility monitoring, Crowd management, Security reports
Best Overall Approach to the Scope of Services, Firm Qualifications & Experience, Resources and Availability, Experience with Governmental Entities, Client References and Past Performance, Price Proposal, Local Preference
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Summary
The Town of Davie Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department is seeking qualified security guard service contractors for event security guard services at various town facilities, including the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds and town parks, covering approximately 20 annual events.
The scope of work includes performing bag checks, security wand metal detection, facility monitoring by walking, golf cart, or other means, preventing unauthorized entrance, crowd management, maintaining orderly conduct, monitoring crowd behavior, providing comprehensive security reports after each event, arriving at venues one hour before start times, and remaining on-site until venues are secure. Proposers must demonstrate expertise in building security and crowd control, with staff required to hold Class D security officer licenses, crowd management certificates, Level 2 FDLE background checks, and supervisors requiring Class M or Class D licenses with two years of security experience. The submission deadline is June 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM, with questions due by June 3, 2026, and proposals submitted electronically through the Town's e-Procurement portal.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
7- Best Overall Approach to the Scope of Services
- Firm Qualifications & Experience
- Resources and Availability
- Experience with Governmental Entities
- Client References and Past Performance
- Price Proposal
- Local Preference
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- Event security guard services
- Bag checks
- Security wand metal detection checks
- Facility monitoring
- Crowd management
- Security reports
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
17- Price proposal
- Client references
- Class D security license
- Crowd management certificate
- Class M license
- Class B license
- Ownership disclosure
- Local vendor preference forms
- Affidavit of compliance with foreign entity laws
- Affidavit of compliance with anti-human trafficking laws
- Certification pursuant to Florida Statute 287.135
- Debarment certification
- E-verify compliance
- Conflict of interest disclosure
- Proof of insurance
- Business registration
- W-9
- Submit to
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/davie-fl/projects/268054
- Duration
- 72 months
- Scope location
- Davie, FL
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Town of Davie?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is June 10, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/davie-fl/projects/268054. For questions, contact Gary Snelling.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Town of Davie in FL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Gary Snelling at (954) 797-1226. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Event security guard services, Bag checks, Security wand metal detection checks, Facility monitoring, Crowd management, Security reports. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Best Overall Approach to the Scope of Services, Firm Qualifications & Experience, Resources and Availability, Experience with Governmental Entities, Client References and Past Performance, Price Propo..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Town of Davie?
All active and historical solicitations from Town of Davie are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, Town of Davie regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Price proposal, client references, Class D security license, crowd management certificate, Class M license, Class B license, ownership disclosure, local vendor preference forms, affidavit of complianc. Review the full document from Town of Davie for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Davie, FL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.