BASKETBALL OFFICIATING SERVICES

The City of Chesapeake is soliciting bids for an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract to provide youth basketball referee services for the Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department. The contract supports recreational competitive sports for boys and girls ages 5 to 16, with the 2027 season scheduled to run from approximately January 4 to March 13. The award will be granted to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the grand total bid, and the City reserves the right to make multiple awards. The period of performance consists of a two-year base period with three optional one-year renewals. The selected contractor must provide certified officials from a national or Virginia statewide organization, such as the Virginia High School League, and ensure all personnel pass national criminal background checks and registry screenings. Responsibilities include providing all necessary staff, labor, and equipment, completing game scorecards, submitting incident reports, and conducting pre-season seminars for coaches. Bidders must submit their proposals via the OpenGov e-Procurement portal by October 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Requirements for submission include a completed pricing schedule, a reference sheet detailing past performance, and a notarized certification of compliance with immigration laws. The contract is governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia and the City of Chesapeake Procurement Ordinance.