Youth and Adult Sports Officiating Services
ID: CO25-001
• State: California
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The City of Norco is seeking proposals from qualified sports officiating contractors with demonstrated experience in providing officiating services for youth and adult sports programming. The goal of this contract is to ensure fair play, safety, and adherence to league rules and standards during various sports activities hosted by the City. The selected contractor will deliver officiating services for a two-year term beginning January 2025 through December 2027, with the possibility of renewal for up to two additional one-year terms covering calendar years 2028 and 2029.
Work Details
The contractor will provide trained, certified officials for youth and adult sports leagues and tournaments at Riley Gymnasium and various athletic fields throughout the City of Norco. The scope of services includes:
1. Assigning, scheduling, managing, and supervising officials for all youth and adult sports programs.
2. Youth Sports Officials: Provide qualified officials to oversee gameplay, ensuring fairness and adherence to league rules. Officials must arrive on time, start games promptly, and maintain a family-friendly environment.
3. Scheduling Requirements:
- Youth Basketball: Two officials per game on weekday evenings (4 PM - 9 PM) and weekends (starting at 8 AM).
- Volleyball: One official per weekday game; two officials per weekend game.
- Adult Sports: Two officials per game on weekday evenings (6 PM - 11 PM) and weekends (12 PM - 8 PM).
4. Certification Requirements: All officials must be Live Scanned by the City of Norco and hold current C.I.F. certification in their respective sports.
5. Uniform Standards: Officials must wear standardized uniforms appropriate for their sport.
6. Safety Equipment: Contractor shall provide rental safety gear as needed for officials.
Period of Performance
The contract will be performed over a two-year term from January 2025 through December 2027, with options for two additional one-year renewals covering calendar years 2028 and 2029.
Place of Performance
The officiating services will be performed at Riley Gymnasium located at 3950 Acacia Avenue, Norco, CA 92860, as well as various athletic fields throughout the City of Norco.
Bidder Requirements
Contractors must have a minimum of two years of experience operating within a municipal youth sports program and currently manage at least one municipal youth sports program. They must maintain all required licenses and permits throughout the contract term, including general liability insurance naming the City of Norco as an additional insured with coverage of at least $2 million, a valid City of Norco Business License, Workers’ Compensation Insurance with coverage of at least $1 million, and Employer’s Liability Insurance.
The City of Norco is seeking proposals from qualified sports officiating contractors with demonstrated experience in providing officiating services for youth and adult sports programming. The goal of this contract is to ensure fair play, safety, and adherence to league rules and standards during various sports activities hosted by the City. The selected contractor will deliver officiating services for a two-year term beginning January 2025 through December 2027, with the possibility of renewal for up to two additional one-year terms covering calendar years 2028 and 2029.
Work Details
The contractor will provide trained, certified officials for youth and adult sports leagues and tournaments at Riley Gymnasium and various athletic fields throughout the City of Norco. The scope of services includes:
1. Assigning, scheduling, managing, and supervising officials for all youth and adult sports programs.
2. Youth Sports Officials: Provide qualified officials to oversee gameplay, ensuring fairness and adherence to league rules. Officials must arrive on time, start games promptly, and maintain a family-friendly environment.
3. Scheduling Requirements:
- Youth Basketball: Two officials per game on weekday evenings (4 PM - 9 PM) and weekends (starting at 8 AM).
- Volleyball: One official per weekday game; two officials per weekend game.
- Adult Sports: Two officials per game on weekday evenings (6 PM - 11 PM) and weekends (12 PM - 8 PM).
4. Certification Requirements: All officials must be Live Scanned by the City of Norco and hold current C.I.F. certification in their respective sports.
5. Uniform Standards: Officials must wear standardized uniforms appropriate for their sport.
6. Safety Equipment: Contractor shall provide rental safety gear as needed for officials.
Period of Performance
The contract will be performed over a two-year term from January 2025 through December 2027, with options for two additional one-year renewals covering calendar years 2028 and 2029.
Place of Performance
The officiating services will be performed at Riley Gymnasium located at 3950 Acacia Avenue, Norco, CA 92860, as well as various athletic fields throughout the City of Norco.
Bidder Requirements
Contractors must have a minimum of two years of experience operating within a municipal youth sports program and currently manage at least one municipal youth sports program. They must maintain all required licenses and permits throughout the contract term, including general liability insurance naming the City of Norco as an additional insured with coverage of at least $2 million, a valid City of Norco Business License, Workers’ Compensation Insurance with coverage of at least $1 million, and Employer’s Liability Insurance.
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Opportunity Type
RFP (Request for Proposal)
Opportunity ID
CO25-001
Response Deadline
Nov. 20, 2025
Past Due
Date Posted
Oct. 30, 2025
Source
Pre-Bid Conference
No
Est. Value Range
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$500,000 - $1,500,000
(AI estimate)
Agency Distribution
Low
On 10/30/25 City of Norco in California issued RFP (Request for Proposal) Youth and Adult Sports Officiating Services with ID CO25-001 due 11/20/25.
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Officiating Services
The contractor shall be responsible for assigning, scheduling, managing, and supervising officials for all youth and adult sports programs. Services include, but are not limited to:
1. Youth Sports Officials
• Provide qualified officials to oversee and regulate gameplay, ensuring fairness and adherence to league rules.
• Ensure officials arrive on time, start games promptly, and maintain a family-friendly environment.
• Officials must demonstrate professionalism, competence, and knowledge of the sport.
• All officials assigned to officiate youth leagues must be Live Scanned by the City of Norco.
2. Scheduling Requirements – Youth Sports
• Basketball:
o Two (2) officials per game.
o Weekday evenings: 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 6:00 PM,7:00 PM, 8:00 PM, 9:00 PM.
o Weekends: Games starting at 8:00 AM; last game no later than 6:00 PM.
• Volleyball:
o One (1) official per weekday game.
o Weekday evenings: 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 6:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM, 9:00 PM.
o Weekends: Two (2) officials per game; games starting at 8:00 AM; last game no later than 6:00 PM.
3. Scheduling Requirements – Adult Sports
• Two (2) officials per game.
• Weekday evenings: 6:00 PM through 11:00 PM.
• Weekends: 12:00 PM through 8:00 PM.
4. Certification and Uniform Standards
• All officials assigned to officiate youth leagues must be Live Scanned by the City of Norco.
• All officials must hold current C.I.F. certification in their respective sports. Proof of certification must be available upon request.
• Officials must wear standardized uniforms and maintain a professional appearance:
o Basketball: Black and white vertically striped referee shirt, black shorts or pants, black shoes, and black whistle.
o Volleyball: White collared shirt, black pants, black shoes, and black whistle.
• Officials must be familiar with and enforce City of Norco “house” rules during gameplay.
5. Safety Equipment
• Contractor shall provide rental safety gear as needed for officials.
Contractor Qualifications
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience operating within a municipal youth sports program.
• Must currently manage at least one (1) municipal youth sports program.
• All officials assigned to officiate youth leagues must be Live Scanned by the City of Norco.
Licensing and Insurance Requirements
• Contractor must maintain all required licenses and permits throughout the contract term, including:
o General and professional liability insurance naming the City of Norco as an additional insured, with coverage of at least $2,000,000.
o A valid City of Norco Business License.
Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability
• Contractor must maintain Workers’ Compensation Insurance and Employer’s Liability Insurance with coverage of at least $1,000,000.
• A waiver of subrogation endorsement in favor of the City of Norco, its officers, agents, employees, and volunteers must be submitted with the certificate of insurance.
Additional Considerations
• Contractors may propose additional services or enhancements. These must be clearly identified in the submitted proposal.
• The City reserves the right to modify the scope of services prior to contract award based on budgetary considerations and the qualifications of the selected vendor.
The contractor shall be responsible for assigning, scheduling, managing, and supervising officials for all youth and adult sports programs. Services include, but are not limited to:
1. Youth Sports Officials
• Provide qualified officials to oversee and regulate gameplay, ensuring fairness and adherence to league rules.
• Ensure officials arrive on time, start games promptly, and maintain a family-friendly environment.
• Officials must demonstrate professionalism, competence, and knowledge of the sport.
• All officials assigned to officiate youth leagues must be Live Scanned by the City of Norco.
2. Scheduling Requirements – Youth Sports
• Basketball:
o Two (2) officials per game.
o Weekday evenings: 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 6:00 PM,7:00 PM, 8:00 PM, 9:00 PM.
o Weekends: Games starting at 8:00 AM; last game no later than 6:00 PM.
• Volleyball:
o One (1) official per weekday game.
o Weekday evenings: 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 6:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM, 9:00 PM.
o Weekends: Two (2) officials per game; games starting at 8:00 AM; last game no later than 6:00 PM.
3. Scheduling Requirements – Adult Sports
• Two (2) officials per game.
• Weekday evenings: 6:00 PM through 11:00 PM.
• Weekends: 12:00 PM through 8:00 PM.
4. Certification and Uniform Standards
• All officials assigned to officiate youth leagues must be Live Scanned by the City of Norco.
• All officials must hold current C.I.F. certification in their respective sports. Proof of certification must be available upon request.
• Officials must wear standardized uniforms and maintain a professional appearance:
o Basketball: Black and white vertically striped referee shirt, black shorts or pants, black shoes, and black whistle.
o Volleyball: White collared shirt, black pants, black shoes, and black whistle.
• Officials must be familiar with and enforce City of Norco “house” rules during gameplay.
5. Safety Equipment
• Contractor shall provide rental safety gear as needed for officials.
Contractor Qualifications
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience operating within a municipal youth sports program.
• Must currently manage at least one (1) municipal youth sports program.
• All officials assigned to officiate youth leagues must be Live Scanned by the City of Norco.
Licensing and Insurance Requirements
• Contractor must maintain all required licenses and permits throughout the contract term, including:
o General and professional liability insurance naming the City of Norco as an additional insured, with coverage of at least $2,000,000.
o A valid City of Norco Business License.
Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability
• Contractor must maintain Workers’ Compensation Insurance and Employer’s Liability Insurance with coverage of at least $1,000,000.
• A waiver of subrogation endorsement in favor of the City of Norco, its officers, agents, employees, and volunteers must be submitted with the certificate of insurance.
Additional Considerations
• Contractors may propose additional services or enhancements. These must be clearly identified in the submitted proposal.
• The City reserves the right to modify the scope of services prior to contract award based on budgetary considerations and the qualifications of the selected vendor.
Other Details
The selected contractor will be responsible for supplying trained and certified officials capable of supporting the demands of a dynamic and active recreational schedule, including evenings and weekends. Youth and Adult Sports leagues and tournaments will take place at Riley Gymnasium at 3950 Acacia Avenue, Norco, CA 92860 and various athletic fields throughout the City of Norco.
The City requires that all officials assigned to programs be familiar with the rules and standards of the respective sports and maintain a high level of professionalism and consistency. Officials must be equipped to handle fast-paced environments and ensure fair play and safety throughout all youth and adult games and matches.
The City requires that all officials assigned to programs be familiar with the rules and standards of the respective sports and maintain a high level of professionalism and consistency. Officials must be equipped to handle fast-paced environments and ensure fair play and safety throughout all youth and adult games and matches.