Summary Sheet- RFCA SUMMARY

CITY OF TEMPE
Meeting Date: 01/22/2026  
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Agenda Item: 7B2
ACTION:  Award a one-year contract with four, one-year renewal options to T.E.A.M. Security for 
providing professional, unarmed event security services at the Tempe Diablo Stadium Complex.
FISCAL IMPACT:  The total cost of the contract will not exceed $140,000. Sufficient funds have been 
appropriated in the General Fund, Cost Center 3281 (Diablo Stadium), for anticipated expenditures 
during the current fiscal year and next fiscal year, contingent upon City Council approval of the City’s 
annual budget.
RECOMMENDATION:  Award the contract.
 
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:  (RFP 26-034) The City issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to 
establish a contract to provide professional, unarmed event security services at the Tempe Diablo 
Stadium. These services will primarily support the annual Spring Training baseball season, as well as 
other large-scale events hosted at the venue. The objective is to ensure a safe and positive experience 
for all attendees by reducing incidents such as altercations, unauthorized access, and property crimes 
through proactive risk management, effective crowd control, and strict access enforcement.
Evaluation Process
The City issued notices of this opportunity to all registered firms for this commodity, along with 
advertising in the Arizona Business Gazette.  A total of 52 firms downloaded the RFP from the City’s e-
procurement portal, resulting in the submission of seven (7) proposals from the following firms:

AA Safety Security Consultants, LLC.

ACT Security

Charlie Mike Protective Services

Contemporary Services Corporation*

Pride Group, LLC.

PRO EM National Event Services

T.E.A.M. Security
*Contemporary Services Corporation did not sign the Vendor’s Offer Form and were deemed non-
responsive and removed from further consideration.

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The proposals were evaluated by a committee comprised of Community Services and Procurement 
staff. Results of the  evaluation are presented in the tables below in rank order: 
Award Criteria
Weig
ht
T.E.A.M. 
Security
Pride 
Group, 
LLC.
Pro Em 
National 
Event 
Services 
ACT 
Security, 
LLC.
AA Safety 
Security 
Consultant
s, LLC.
Charlie 
Mike 
Protective 
Services
Cost
25
230
230
212.5
245
250
115
Cost Firm’s 
Qualifications and 
Experience to 
include references
25
250
225
225
175
175
175
Staffing Plan and 
Qualifications
15
135
135
135
105
90
105
Security Strategy 
and Risk 
Management 
Approach
10
90
90
80
80
80
80
Community 
Engagement and 
Customer Service 
Orientation
10
90
90
80
80
80
70
Heat Safety 
Compliance
10
100
100
100
100
90
100
Overall response to 
the RFP and 
acceptance to the 
City’s terms and 
Conditions
5
50
50
47.5
50
45
40
Total Points:
945
920
880
835
810
685
Initial Ranking:
1
2
3
4
5
6
3 Month Total Pricing:
$97,020.3
0
$96,814.8
0
$103,920.
00
$90,330.0
0
$88,800.0
0
$193,350.
00
The pricing outlined above reflect the total three-month expense for event security services at Tempe 
Diablo Stadium during Spring Training. The totals shown cover 15 games, each staffed with 24 security 
officers working 8.5 hours per game, in addition to one lead security officer working 10 hours per game.
Recommendation
The committee recommends awarding the contract to T.E.A.M. Security. Although T.E.A.M. Security is 
not the lowest-priced offer, the committee believes it offers the best overall value for this effort. T.E.A.M. 
Security offered competitive, reasonable pricing while maintaining appropriate staffing levels. This 
company demonstrated strong qualifications and extensive experience providing event security services 
at comparable venues and events, supported by positive and relevant references. Their proposed 
staffing plan is comprehensive and supports effective security operations. All guards have completed 
the mandatory training requirements and maintain current licensure with the Arizona Department of 
Public Safety. Their security strategy reflects a proactive, well-developed approach to risk management, 
crowd control, emergency response, and coordination with local law enforcement. In addition, the 
company’s proposal emphasizes a customer-service-oriented approach that fosters positive community 
engagement and enhances the attendee experience. 
In accordance with Council policy when staff is not recommending the lowest priced offer, Internal Audit 
staff have reviewed the evaluation process resulting in their approval of the recommendation.
ATTACHMENTS:   Vendor’s Offer Page

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STAFF CONTACT(S):  Alex Jovanovic, Deputy Community Services Director - Parks, (480) 350-5811
Department Director:  Laura Calder, Financial Services Director  
Legal review by:  Dave Park, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Prepared by:  Cecille Lewis, Procurement Officer