St. Petersburg Police Department Special Events Management System (SEMS)

The City of St. Petersburg’s Police Department, through its Special Events Unit, manages the planning and staffing of police coverage for a variety of public events and off-duty jobs, including retail security, city-sponsored celebrations, holiday parades, races, concerts, and Tampa Bay Rays' home games at Tropicana Field. This program ensures that these events are adequately staffed with police officers to maintain safety and order. The department is seeking proposals through a solicitation process (RFP-25-020), posted on March 5, 2025, with a response deadline of April 3, 2025. The contract, with an estimated value ranging from $500,000 to $2 million, is managed under the NAICS code 922120, indicating its focus on law enforcement and public safety services. The primary point of contact for this procurement is Kaela Williamson, reachable via email or phone. The proposal process is detailed and structured, requiring offerors to submit comprehensive documentation including qualifications, staff credentials, project approach, and a fixed-price cost proposal, all within a 100-page PDF. The evaluation criteria emphasize qualifications, staffing capacity, project approach, and cost, ensuring a thorough assessment of each submission. The contract aims to secure a qualified provider capable of delivering police staffing services for a broad spectrum of public events, supporting the city’s efforts to maintain safety and order during large gatherings and special events throughout the year. The procurement process underscores the importance of compliance with specifications, certifications for small, minority, and women-owned businesses, and adherence to the outlined proposal requirements.