Project Information

Bid Title

Crowd Management, Guest Services Support, and 24/7 Building Security at Huntington Bank Stadium for Home Athletic Events

Issuing Agency

University of Minnesota

Location

Minnesota

Published Date

Feb 24, 2026

Closing Date

Mar 17, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

10196.2026.30.01.mw

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Project Description

Bid Information

Type	Request for Proposal
Status	Issued
Number	10196.2026.30.01.mw (Crowd Management, Guest Services Support, and 24/7 Building Security at Huntington Bank Stadium for Home Athletic Events)
Issue Date & Time	2/24/2026 08:45:00 AM (CT)
Close Date & Time	3/17/2026 02:00:00 PM (CT)
Question Cut Off Date	3/3/2026 12:00:00 PM (CT)
Notes	The University of Minnesota through its Purchasing Department is seeking proposals from qualified Responders to provide crowd management and guest services for all Intercollegiate Athletics (ICA) venues and/or events and twenty-four/seven (24/7) security services for Huntington Bank Stadium. Respondents are prohibited from contacting the identified department about this RFP while in process. Before submitting questions about the RFP via the Questions Tab, read and review the Supplier Process and Information Attachment and ALL Attributes in the Attributes Tab, especially Background and Project Summary/Scope of Work. These provide valuable information and address frequently asked questions. Remember to submit your response, including attachments, early to allow time to correct errors. The submission deadline is a hard close. The system will reject responses with errors and will NOT allow late submissions.

Contact Information

Name	Marsha West
Address	1300 S. 2nd Street Minneapolis, MN 55454
Phone
Fax
Email	west1119@umn.edu

Bid Documents

Document name	Format
Bid Invitation (please login to view this document)	Acrobat / PDF	BINVAVL	9082185

Bid Attachments

File Name	Description	File Size
15 items in 1 pages
Attachment A Project Approach and Work Plan.pdf	Attachment A: Project Approach and Work Plan	209 KB	338387	7229587
Attachment B References.pdf	Attachment B: References	111 KB	338387	7229589
Attachment C Staffing Plan.pdf	Attachment C: Staffing Plan	211 KB	338387	7229592
Attachment D Price List.xlsx	Attachment D: Price List	69 KB	338387	7229595
Exhibit 1 Scope of Work, Description of Services, Contract Requirements.pdf	Exhibit 1: Scope of Work, Description of Services, and Contract Requirements (includes Exhibit 1.1 Athletic Venues- Building Information)	247 KB	338387	7229601
Exhibit 2 HBS Ground Floor (Service Level).pdf	Exhibit 2: HBS Ground Floor (Service Level)	20.46 MB	338387	7229604
Exhibit 3 100 Concourse Level.pdf	Exhibit 3: 100 Concourse Level	2.88 MB	338387	7229609
Exhibit 4 HBS 300 Level (Club Cambria).pdf	Exhibit 4: HBS 300 Level (Club Cambria)	317 KB	338387	7229612
Exhibit 5 HBS 400 Level (Loge Level).pdf	Exhibit 5: HBS 400 Level (Loge Level)	1.17 MB	338387	7229617
Exhibit 6 HBS 500 Level (Suites).pdf	Exhibit 6: HBS 500 Level (Suites)	401 KB	338387	7229624
Exhibit 7 HBS Level (Indoor Club, Media & Operational Suites).pdf	Exhibit 7: HBS Level (Indoor Club, Media & Operational Suites)	406 KB	338387	7229628
Exhibit 8 Insurance Requirements.pdf	Exhibit 8: Insurance Requirements	122 KB	338387	7229631
Supplier-Process-and-Information-01-01-24.docx	ACTION REQUIRED All respondents must review this before starting a response.	30 KB	338387	6304137
CFPS-Terms-and-Conditions-08-02-22.docx (please login to view this document)	Contract for Professional Services Terms and Conditions	385 KB	338387	5590919
OFFICE SPACE ADDENDUM TO CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES.docx	OFFICE SPACE ADDENDUM TO CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES	26 KB	338387	7228736

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MBID No. 10196.2026.30.01.mw, Crowd Management, Guest Services Support, and 24/7 Building Security at Huntington Bank

Stadium for Home Athletic Events

Attachment A: Project Approach and Work Plan

Directions: Respond with a concise but thorough answer to each question. Be as brief as possible while still

providing pertinent information. Do not include marketing materials or lengthy reports as additional

attachments/part of your response.

Part 1: Crowd Management and Guest Services for All ICA Venues and Events

NOTE: Your response to Part 1: Crowd Management and Guest Services for All ICA Venues and Events of this

Attachment cannot exceed ten (10) pages.

1. Account Development

A. Provide a list of three (3) stadiums in which 24/7 security services were provided and a (1) page description of

operating procedures in previous stadiums (university or professional).

a) Identify tasks that were performed and scope of work within each Project.

b) Identify how the internal timeframes and assurance of meeting key milestones within expected

timeframes were established by the Respondent.

c) Identify topics and items learned from previous accounts. Respondent to provide a Huntington Bank

Stadium migration plan to mitigate challenges encountered in previous account ownership transfer(s).

B. For each of the stadiums listed above in question 1, identify the company and account structures utilized and

retention rates for senior leadership.

C. For each of the stadiums listed above in question 1, provide a list of equipment that was provided for the

Respondent.

D. List of Equipment. Provide detailed list of equipment that if awarded this Contract, the Respondent would

provide (examples of equipment include uniforms, bullhorns, computers, office furniture, incident tracking

software, etc.) and upload this as a separate document with your response. (Note: The List of Equipment

does not count toward the 10 page limit.)

E. From the stadiums listed above in question 1, provide specific examples of previously developed and

implemented credentialing systems.

F. Explain the role/roles that the Respondent has played in an emergency situation during a large-scale event

(specify attendance):

a) Loss of Building Power

b) Alarm (localized, no evacuation)

c) Alarm (evacuation required)

d) Active Security Threat

e) Opening and Securing Doors/Areas

f) Basic Fire and Safety Protection

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g) Camera and Radio Operation / Protocol

2. Implementation of Contract

A. Provide a detailed implementation plan for the following crowd and guest services management requirements

and upload this as a separate document with your response. (Note: The Crowd Management and Guest

Services Implementation Plan should be limited to 5 pages but does not count toward the 10 page limit.)

a) Company structure/account staffing structure

b) Recruitment/hiring plan

c) Retention/incentive plan

d) Event staffing plan

e) Equipment distribution plan

f) Customer service/security training plan

g) Emergency readiness training plan

h) Position-specific training plan

B. For each of the requirements listed in above in question 2.A, response should include (but not limited to):

a) Identification of tasks to be performed and/or goods to be provided by Respondent.

b) Detailed timeline to complete performance of the identified tasks or expected timeframe in which the

project would be completed.

c) Account Manager’s role in the implementation strategy

d) Other required information to be included is listed below under Scope of Work

C. Provide a five (5) year capital expense projection statement for Respondent to provide these and all crowd &

guest management services in Huntington Bank Stadium.

3. Reports

A. Examples of Reports. Reports are required as part of this Contract. Provide examples of reports available for

review, as well as the frequency of delivery; reports to include shipment receiving, building access, and pre &

post-game staffing reports. Upload the reports as a separate document with your response.

a) State the storage system for these reports.

b) State the frequency of such reports.

c) Provide samples of such reports.

d) Describe the process for requesting reports.

e) Describe method of report delivery (electronic, paper, e-mail, etc.).

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(Note: Examples of Reports do not count toward the 10 page limit.)

4. Team Credentials

A. Per Attachment C Staffing Plan, Part 1: Crowd Management and Guest Services for All ICA Venues

and Events (pages 1-11), identify members of your Company you plan to utilize while performing the Work

for this Contract. In Attachment C: Staffing Plan, please detail your staff’s specific experience with similar

accounts/events, qualifications and special expertise in crowd and guest management, number of years with

your company, and percentage of total time assigned to manage this Contract.

B. Job Descriptions. Respondent shall provide a detailed job descriptions for the following positions within

Huntington Bank Stadium and upload it with their response. (Note: Job Descriptions for each job

description should not exceed 1 page and do not count toward the 10 page limit.)

a) Ticket Taker

b) Wanding/Magnetometers

c) Bag Check

d) Line Control

e) Usher

f) Response Teams

g) Club / Loge / Suite Attendant

h) Stage Security

i) Elevator Operator

j) Field Security

k) Escort services for VIP’s

l) Door Security

m) Perimeter Security

n) Equipment / Locker Room Security

o) Overnight Security

5. Recruitment/Hiring/Human Resources

A. Please include the following items in the response to the RFP and upload it with your response. (Note:

Recruitment/Hiring/Human Resources Documents do not count toward the 10 page limit.)

a) Employee recruitment, selection and retention procedures / policies

b) Copy of sample week/monthly recording systems utilized

c) Copy of typed work schedules and incident reports

d) Photographs or descriptions of suggested uniforms and inventory stock

6. Event Staffing

A. Dot Plan. Respondent will also provide a proposed Dot Plan detailing the optimal crowd management and

guest services coverage of Huntington Bank Stadium, containing the following items (but not limited to):

a) Respondent should configure Dot Plan for a capacity Gopher Football game (Attendance 50,000)

b) In corresponding charts/spreadsheets, the Respondent should detail the staffing times of each position, the

redeployment plans for gate personnel (ticket takers, bag check, etc.). Respondent shall identify clear,

concise and timely re-positioning of staff.

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c) Respondent should identify the maximum number of staff needed to successfully facilitate a functional

game day environment for capacity crowd utilizing IAVM and NFPA best practices; Respondent should

also identify the priority positions and the minimum number of staff necessary to provide adequate

coverage in a situation where personnel shortages became an issue

d) Dot Plan should identify the number of radios that coincide with execution of the plan, as well as location

of all said radios

Respondent shall upload the Dot Plan and submit it with their response. (Note: Dot Plan does not count toward

the 10 page limit.)

B. Respondent shall provide an explanation of how they intend to meet the expected staffing call for events (at

least 90% of the mutually agreed-upon staffing levels for any event). Your explanation should include

contingency plans for no-shows and late arrivals.

C. Event Operations and Protocol Plan. Respondent shall provide a complete explanation and plan for pre-event

preparation, event facilitation and post event protocol and upload the Event Operations and Protocol Plan

and submit it with their response. (Note: Event Operations and Protocol Plan should be limited to 3 pages

and does not count toward the 10 page limit.)

7. Training

A. Training Program. The Respondent shall provide a complete description of proposed training program provided to

crowd management and guest services personnel. Training program plans should be thoroughly detailed as to the

type of training being provided and when it is being provided. The successful Respondent will provide a

comprehensive plan that details out the weekly, monthly, and yearly training sessions, the hours and costs of this

training, the systematic logging and updating of the status of each supervisor’s acquired training, etc. Respondent

shall upload the Training Program and submit it with their response. (Note: The Training Program document

should be limited to 3 pages and does not count toward the 10 page limit.)

B. Training Program- Temporary Employees. Provide detailed description of protocols related to training of

temporary employees (fundraising groups, college teams, etc.). Respondent shall upload the description for the

Training Program for Temporary Employees and submit it with their response. (Note: The Training Program-

Temporary Employees document should be limited to 2 pages and does not count toward the 10 page limit.)

8. Additional Information Required from Respondent

A. What difficulties or challenges do you anticipate in providing services to the University and how do you plan to

manage these? What assistance will you require from the University?

B. Provide details regarding any special services or product characteristics, or other benefits offered, or advantages

to the University in selecting your company's product or service.

C. Labor Staffing & Strategic Workforce Management

a) Market-Specific Staffing Strategy. Provide a comprehensive overview of your staffing model.

Specifically, how is your strategy tailored to overcome the current volatility of the Twin Cities labor market

while meeting the high-capacity demands of a Big Ten venue?

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b) Recruitment, Vetting, and Retention. Detail your methodology for the full employment lifecycle. How

do you identify, vet, and retain personnel who possess the dual-competency of technical security

proficiency and "guest-first" hospitality? Include your target retention metrics for 24/7 static sites versus

event-day surge staff.

c) Compensation and Market Competitiveness. Demonstrate how your proposed wage structure aligns with

or exceeds current local market data. How does your compensation philosophy directly mitigate turnover

and ensure the "highest accountability" mentioned in the Scope of Work?

d) Performance Incentives and Culture. Outline your employee incentive and recognition programs. How

are these initiatives structured to drive specific outcomes, such as zero-incident shifts, exceptional guest

interactions, and 100% attendance during high-volume event windows?

e) Contingency Planning for Market Overlap. Provide a formal "Peak Demand Contingency Plan." How

will you guarantee full staffing at Huntington Bank Stadium when concurrent major events at other local

venues (e.g., U.S. Bank Stadium, Target Field) are competing for the same labor pool? Include your

strategy for "Priority Staffing" in these scenarios.

f) Operational Efficiencies: On-Site Facilities. The University is able to provide dedicated on-site office

and training space for the Awarded Contractor. Quantify how the elimination of these overhead costs is

currently reflected in your proposed billable rates in Attachment D: Price List? How will this proximity

improve your "Stand-To" time and training frequency?

g) Operational Efficiencies: On-Site Laundry. The University is able to provide on-site laundry facilities

for the Awarded Contractor. Specify the rate adjustment or value-added service benefit this provides.

Quantify how the elimination of these overhead costs is currently reflected in your proposed billable rates

in Attachment D: Price List? How will you utilize this resource to ensure 100% compliance with the

uniform requirements outlined in Exhibit 1: Scope of Work, Description of Services, and Contract

Requirements?

Part 2: 24/7 Security Services for Huntington Bank Stadium

NOTE: Your response to Part 2: 24/7 Security Services for Huntington Bank Stadium of this Attachment cannot

exceed eight (8) pages.

1. Account Development

A. Provide a list of three (3) stadiums in which 24/7 security services were provided and a one (1) page description

of operating procedures in previous stadiums (university or professional).

a) Identify tasks that were performed and scope of work within each Project.

b) Identify how the internal timeframes and assurance of meeting key milestones within expected timeframes

were established by the Respondent.

c) Identify topics and items learned from previous accounts. Respondent to provide a Huntington Bank

Stadium migration plan to mitigate challenges encountered in previous account ownership transfer(s).

B. For each of the stadiums listed above in question 1, identify the company and account structures utilized and

retention rates for senior leadership.

C. For each of the stadiums listed above in question 1, provide a list of equipment that was provided for the

Respondent.

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 236220Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
• NAICS 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
• NAICS 561210Facilities Support Services
• NAICS 561612Security Guards and Patrol Services

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