SLED Opportunity · OHIO · CITY OF COLUMBUS

    R&P - Security Guard Services - 2026

    Issued by Recreation and Parks Department
    cityRFQcity of columbusSol. RFQ031992
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    due Feb 6, 2026
    PUBLISHED
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
    city of
    city
    NAICS CODE
    561612
    AI-classified industry

    AI Summary

    The City of Columbus Recreation and Parks Department seeks bids for an Indefinite Quantity Agreement for security guard services, including armed/unarmed and patrol vehicle options, primarily for sports parks and events in 2026. The contract expires March 31, 2027, with an estimated spend up to $50,000.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    RFQ031992
    Type / RFx
    RFQ
    Level
    city
    Published Date
    Due Date
    February 6, 2026
    NAICS Code
    561612AI guide
    Jurisdiction
    city of columbus
    State
    ohio
    Agency
    Recreation and Parks Department

    Description

    RFQ031992 - Recreation and Parks Department - Security Guard Services PURPOSE: To establish an Indefinite Quantity Agreement for Security Services on an as needed basis. The estimated dollar amount to be spent on this agreement is up to and not to exceed $50,000.00. This is an estimate of the annual needs of the City under this Agreement and are for bidding purposes only. This estimate is not to be construed as representing an actual order for that amount, or a guarantee that any minimum amount will actually be purchased. Subsequent to the acceptance of the BID, individual purchase orders may be issued on an as needed by the City for Security Guard Services listed herein during the term of the agreement. At no time shall the obligation of the City agency exceed the dollar amount of any associated purchase order. The Agreement will expire on 3/31/2027. Any available funds not obligated by the City by means of a Purchase Order on or prior to that date shall be cancelled after that date. BIDDING INSTRUCTIONS: Please provide an attached document listing all service fees associated with security guard services. This will include but not limited to, hourly rate, weekend rate, evening rate, overnight rate, holiday rate, etc. If vendor is able to provide a vehicle (patrol car), please be sure to include hourly pricing for that as well. Please be sure to note rates for armed and unarmed services. These line items will be made available to the City at the pricing submitted through Indefinite Quantity Agreement and available for the duration of the contract. All locations that would require security are located within central Ohio, and property owned by the City of Columbus. Majority of need will be at sports parks, special events, outdoor pools and community centers from May through September 2026. You may also email the attachment to mlelwell@columbus.gov.

    Key dates

    1. February 6, 2026Responses Due

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    SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.

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