Security and Event Staffing Services for Collegiate Athletics Events at UNCG

Background
The University of North Carolina Greensboro (UNCG) Collegiate Athletics department oversees 17 Division I NCAA Men’s Sports programs, including Coaches and Staff for each sport program and Administration and Support Staff.

The UNCG Procurement Services department aims to establish a multi-year contract for a provider of Security and Event Staff at Home Athletic Events, which include Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, Baseball, Track, and other special events.

Work Details
The contractor will provide security and guest services personnel to support game day operations for home competitions and special events hosted by UNCG Intercollegiate Athletics.

Required services include:
- Event, venue and crowd management
- Unarmed Security and perimeter security checks
- Ticket Scanners/Ushers
- Bag checking
- Safety management
- Access control points
- VIP protection
- Emergency response procedures
- Quality customer service.

The estimated number of expected games annually includes:
- Soccer (12-15 games)
- Volleyball (18-22 games)
- Basketball (10-25 games)
- Softball (30-40 games)
- Baseball (30-35 games)

Special events range from 8-12 events throughout the year. All rates shall be billed to the nearest quarter hour with a four-hour minimum call out applicable only to hours authorized by UNCG.

Period of Performance
The initial contract term is two years starting from the date of final contract execution, with options for three additional one-year renewals at UNCG's discretion.

Place of Performance
Services will be performed at various athletic venues within the University of North Carolina Greensboro campus.

Bidder Requirements
Vendors must demonstrate experience with public or private sector clients of similar size and complexity. They must provide references from similar services performed at venues with crowds of 1,000 or more in the last three years.

Vendors are required to conduct criminal background checks on all personnel proposed to work under this contract at their expense. Additionally, vendors must comply with North Carolina General Statute G.S. 143-48 regarding minority participation.