City of Lethbridge - Request for Proposal - Security Services for Entertainment and Event Services

The City of Lethbridge is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive crowd safety and security services for events held at the VisitLethbridge.com Arena. The solicitation, identified as AB-2026-04103, was posted on May 28, 2026, with responses due by June 25, 2026, at 3:00 PM MT. The vendor must demonstrate proven experience in managing large-scale event security, including crowd control, emergency response coordination, access management, and compliance with local regulations and safety standards. Services are expected to support a variety of entertainment and public events, requiring trained personnel capable of adapting to high-traffic environments while ensuring the safety of attendees, staff, and performers. Proposals must outline the vendor’s operational capabilities, staffing plans, training protocols, equipment usage, and previous experience with similar venues or events. The contracting authority, Ibukun Awolala, is the primary point of contact for inquiries and must be reached via email at Ibukun.Awolala@lethbridge.ca. Although the agency listed is the Government of Canada, the procurement is for the City of Lethbridge, and performance will be exclusively at the arena located in Alberta. Bidders are expected to meet all municipal, provincial, and federal compliance requirements and provide evidence of liability insurance, background checks for staff, and incident reporting procedures. No set-aside provisions apply, and all eligible vendors are invited to submit proposals through the Canada Buys platform.