Project Information

Bid Title

Request for Proposals for Park Security Services

Issuing Agency

City of Mailbu

Location

California

Published Date

Jan 30, 2026

Closing Date

Feb 27, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Bid Title:	Request for Proposals for Park Security Services
Category:	Professional Consulting
Status:	Open

Description: The City’s Community Services Department operates and maintains parks, open spaces, facilities, and public spaces, which include Malibu Bluffs Park and Legacy Park. These parks have the highest visitation rate in the City and have become a central congregation site for people experiencing homelessness. The City has documented camping, storage of personal belongings and shopping carts, trespassing, damage to park property, and illegal activity at these parks. While City staff, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, and the City’s Homeless Outreach Team conduct regular field checks, it is not feasible to control illegal activity at all times of the day. To deter, address, and report illegal activity at Malibu Bluffs Park and Legacy Park, the City seeks to contract park security services. Hiring park security guards would enhance current efforts to improve public safety. Additional safety measures that have already been implemented by the City include updated signage and outreach efforts. Staff are also in the process of adding security surveillance systems which will be integrated into the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Real-Time Watch Center. In November 2025, Council approved a 120-day contract for armed guard services at Malibu Bluffs Park and Legacy Park to improve public safety, and the City has worked with an existing contractor to provide these services since December 10, 2025. The City is issuing this Request for Proposals (RFP) for park security services to award a long-term contract for security services to continue to address criminal activity and achieve consistent public safety coverage at two of the City’s most visited parks. The ideal Park Security Services contractor will provide comprehensive park security services in accordance with the City’s Municipal Code and work collaboratively with all City Departments and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Deputies to ensure public safety during the hours of operation. The ideal Park Security Services Contractor will provide marked vehicles for on-duty park security guards to enhance visibility. The park security guards are to abide by a Code of Conduct provided by the hiring company to the City. The park security guards are to be armed as a deterrent given the potential for altercation and are to patrol in a pair as an extra layer of security. Publication Date/Time: 1/30/2026 9:00 AM Closing Date/Time: 2/27/2026 4:00 PM Contact Person: Kristin Riesgo Community Services Director KRiesgo@malibucity.org Related Documents: 2026 Park Security Services RFP 1.30.26 Professional Services Agreement (Sample) - RFP Park Security Services Legacy Park - Aerial Malibu Bluffs Park - Aerial

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Request for Proposals for

Park Security Services

Date Released: January 30, 2026

Proposals must be received no later than 4:00 P.M. PST

Friday, February 27, 2026, at the following address:

City of Malibu

Attn: Kristin Riesgo, Community Services Director

23825 Stuart Ranch Road

Malibu, CA 90265

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Park Security Services

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City of Malibu

Request for Proposals for Park Security Services

Due: Friday, February 27, 2026

INTRODUCTION

The City of Malibu is requesting written qualifications from Park Security Service Providers

for the provision of comprehensive Park Security Services at Malibu Bluffs Park and Legacy

Park to enhance public safety.

BACKGROUND

The City of Malibu (City) is a coastal city located in the northwestern portion of Los Angeles

County, California, with a population of approximately 10,000. The City is a general law city

incorporated under California law in 1991. It operates under the Council/Manager form of

government and is considered a contract city. The five Members of the City Council are

elected at-large. They serve staggered four-year terms, with the Mayor being selected from

among the Councilmembers. The City covers approximately 21 miles along the coast and

offers a full range of municipal services, including management and administrative

services, building safety, community services, public safety and preparedness,

environmental sustainability, planning, public works, and engineering. Police and fire

services are provided via contract with Los Angeles County. Other services, such as the

City Attorney, water, street maintenance and garbage collection services, are also provided

via contract or from Los Angeles County. The City’s Adopted Fiscal Year 2025-2026

General Fund Operating Budget is $60.1 million and the City’s Overall Operating Budget is

$81.8 million.

The City’s Community Services Department operates and maintains parks, open spaces,

facilities, and public spaces, which include Malibu Bluffs Park and Legacy Park. These

parks have the highest visitation rate in the City and have become a central congregation

site for people experiencing homelessness. The City has documented camping, storage

of personal belongings and shopping carts, trespassing, damage to park property, and

illegal activity at these parks. While City staff, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s

Department, and the City’s Homeless Outreach Team conduct regular field checks, it is

not feasible to control illegal activity at all times of the day.

To deter, address, and report illegal activity at Malibu Bluffs Park and Legacy Park, the

City seeks to contract park security services. Hiring park security guards would enhance

current efforts to improve public safety. Additional safety measures that have already

been implemented by the City include updated signage and outreach efforts. Staff are

also in the process of adding security surveillance systems which will be integrated into

the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Real-Time Watch Center.

In November 2025, Council approved a 120-day contract for armed guard services at

Malibu Bluffs Park and Legacy Park to improve public safety, and the City has worked

with an existing contractor to provide these services since December 10, 2025. The City

is issuing this Request for Proposals (RFP) for park security services to award a long-

Request for Proposal for

Park Security Services

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term contract for security services to continue to address criminal activity and achieve

consistent public safety coverage at two of the City’s most visited parks.

The ideal Park Security Services contractor will provide comprehensive park security

services in accordance with the City’s Municipal Code and work collaboratively with all

City Departments and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Deputies to ensure

public safety during the hours of operation. The ideal Park Security Services Contractor

will provide marked vehicles for on-duty park security guards to enhance visibility. The

park security guards are to abide by a Code of Conduct provided by the hiring company

to the City. The park security guards are to be armed as a deterrent given the potential

for altercation and are to patrol in a pair as an extra layer of security.

SCOPE OF WORK

The City is requesting written qualifications from park security service providers for the

provision of comprehensive park security services at Malibu Bluffs Park and Legacy Park

to enhance public safety for a two (2) year period.

The professional services provider will be required to perform the following:

1) Provide and manage two (2) armed guards and one patrol vehicle for

comprehensive park security services at Malibu Bluffs Park (24250 Pacific Coast

Hwy) and Legacy Park (23500 Civic Center Way) in the City of Malibu. The two (2)

armed guards are to be certified for firearm use through the Bureau of Security

and Investigative Services (BSIS), and must pass all required background

checks required by the hiring company.

2) The two (2) armed guards must patrol Malibu Bluffs Park and Legacy Park seven

(7) days a week for eight (8) or twelve (12) hours at a time to be determined. Patrol

areas include everything within the park property, including but not limited to

walkways, playgrounds, park sheds, parking lots, and brush areas outside the

walkways. The times of coverage can be extended, as needed, upon mutual

written agreement between the Community Services Department Director or their

designee and the professional services provider.

3) The two (2) armed guards are to ensure compliance with the Malibu Municipal

Code and report illegal activity to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department,

Lost Hills Station, as needed and appropriate under the circumstances. Illegal

activity includes but is not limited to the establishment of encampments, open

flame, cooking, smoking, graffiti, public intoxication, damage or destruction to park

property, and other public nuisances.

4) The two (2) armed guards, or a designee of the professional services provider, are

to establish incident documentation and reporting procedures to alert City staff of

illegal activity within the areas of coverage.

5) The two (2) armed guards are to respond promptly to calls and other

communications from City staff and contractors, generally, but not limited to, the

hours of service that are determined by the City, to address City concerns.

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6) The two (2) armed guards, or a designee of the professional services provider, is

to participate in community meetings and conduct check-ins, as needed, with the

City’s Community Services and Public Safety Departments to provide an overview

of criminal activity, community behavior, traffic, and other concerns occurring

within the patrol areas.

THE PROPOSAL

Each proposal must include the following information:

1. Organization, Credentials and Experience

a. Provide a summary of the company’s qualifications, credentials and

experience related to the project.

b. Describe the size of your company and indicate the principal company

official(s) and other personnel who will be assigned to work on behalf of the

City.

c. Provide a list of three of the company’s prior clients with contact information

(names, titles, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses) for the

appropriate persons at the client organization that the City can contact.

2. Understanding of the Scope of Work

Provide a narrative reflecting the company’s understanding of the Scope of Work and

a detailed proposal to implement the project.

3. Professional Services Agreement

The selected company must use and comply with the terms and conditions of the

City’s standard Professional Services Agreement, as provided in the attachment to

this RFP.

4. Insurance

The company must be able to supply a Certificate of Liability Insurance.

5. Litigation

Firms are required to list past, current, or pending litigation resulting from professional

services rendered over the past five years. If a court or an arbitrator rendered a

decision, state the results.

6. Fees

Under a separate cover, provide a rate proposal for the services to be provided that

includes personnel costs, overhead, and supplies needed to support park security

operations. The City is requesting a rate proposal for an 8-hour per day and 12-hour

per day shift. The rate proposal is to include holiday and overtime rates, which are to

be approved as needed by the City. The hours of service are to be determined, and

coverage will be required seven (7) days a week.

PROPOSAL PROCEDURE

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Clarifications: The City will respond to requests for clarification to the RFP in written

Addendum(s), as needed. Inquiries should be directed by email only to Kristin Riesgo at

KRiesgo@malibucity.org. No verbal requests will be accepted. All requests for clarification

must be received by Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Addendum(s) will be

added to the City of Malibu’s website, www.MalibuCity.org/bids, by Monday, February 23,

2026. The City will not conduct a pre-bid walk-through.

The company must provide three (3) bound copies and one (1) digital copy of the complete

proposal to:

City of Malibu

Attn: Kristin Riesgo, Community Services Director

23825 Stuart Ranch Road

Malibu, CA 90265

KRiesgo@MalibuCity.org

Digital proposals may be submitted via email to KRiesgo@malibucity.org or saved

and submitted on a flash drive. If submitting through email, please do not exceed 40MB.

All proposals are due no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, February 27, 2026. All proposals

received after the deadline will be considered non-responsive. The City reserves the right

to extend the deadline or accept a late submittal with good cause shown.

Response Preparations: No reimbursement will be made by the City for costs incurred in

the preparation of the response to this request for qualifications. Submitted materials will

not be returned and become the property of the City of Malibu.

Right to Reject Proposals: Submission of a proposal indicates acceptance by the

company of the conditions contained in this request for proposals unless clearly and

specifically noted in the proposal submitted and confirmed in the agreement between the

City of Malibu and the organization selected. The City reserves the right without prejudice

to reject any or all proposals.

ATTACHMENT:

1. Sample Professional Services Agreement

2. Map of Malibu Bluffs Park and Legacy Park Facilities

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 561612Security Guards and Patrol Services
• NAICS 721211RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Campgrounds

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