Event Security for Diablo Stadium

The City of Tempe has issued a Request for Proposal to establish a term contract with qualified firms to provide professional, unarmed event security services at Tempe Diablo Stadium, primarily supporting the annual Spring Training baseball season and other large-scale events. The contract, governed by Arizona law and the Uniform Commercial Code, emphasizes compliance with state statutes, safety standards, and public record laws. It is a non-exclusive, multi-award, year-long agreement with an estimated value between $500,000 and $1.5 million, requiring the selected firm to deploy adequately trained security personnel, including supervisors, to maintain safety, crowd control, and access management during events. Proposals must include detailed staffing plans, heat safety measures, and certifications such as anti-discrimination policies, Boycott of Israel, and OFAC compliance, with submissions due electronically via the Bonfire portal by November 20, 2025. The contract incorporates comprehensive clauses covering applicable law, safety standards, records retention, public records, and severability, along with specific provisions for personnel qualifications, confidentiality, equipment, and performance standards. It mandates strict adherence to licensing, safety, and confidentiality requirements, with provisions for key personnel assignment, staffing adequacy, and performance management. The evaluation process is a best-value trade-off, emphasizing cost, qualifications, security strategy, community engagement, heat safety, and interview performance, with scoring and ranking conducted by an evaluation committee. Payment will be made within 30 days of invoice approval, which must be detailed, referencing the contract and purchase order. The contract emphasizes the importance of timely, organized proposals, compliance with submission instructions, and ongoing communication through designated procurement contacts.