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Scope of Work for Security Services - Atlanta Streets Alive (ASA)

1. Introduction:

This Scope of Work outlines the requirements for security and traffic control services for Atlanta Streets Alive (ASA), an open streets event series hosted by the City of Atlanta, Department of Transportation (ATLDOT).

Atlanta Streets Alive is the City of Atlanta's open streets program, temporarily transforming city streets into safe, car-free public spaces for walking, biking, skating, dancing, and community activities. The event is free and open to the public and serves as a community engagement platform emphasizing public safety in coordination with City services including ATLDOT, Atlanta Police Department (APD), Department of Public Works (DPW), Fire/EMS, and the Mayor's Office of Special Events (MOSE).

Event Details:

Event Name: Atlanta Streets Alive (Event Series)

Host: City of Atlanta, Department of Transportation, ATLDOT

Event Frequency: Seven to eight (7-8) monthly Sunday events

Street Closure Window: 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM (route- and permit-specific)

Event Time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Event Location: 1-4 miles of Atlanta streets per event

Estimated Attendance: Up to 9,999 attendees throughout the day

2. Objectives

The primary objectives of this contract are to:

Ensure the safe closure and reopening of city streets in compliance with MOSE permitting requirements, including development of the required internal security plan

Hire, pay, schedule, and manage the required POST-certified off-duty law enforcement officers, ensuring effective performance and compliance with expectations

Safely manage vehicle traffic, pedestrian crossings, and bicycle access at designated intersections

Maintain a safe and secure environment for event participants, staff, volunteers, and City partners

3. Responsibilities of the Security Contractor

The contractor shall assign a POST-certified, appropriately ranked Security Coordinator who shall:

Security Coordinator:

Develop and submit all security-related components of the MOSE permit application

Serve as the primary liaison between the contractor, ATLDOT, APD, EMS, and MOSE

Supervise all assigned officers and security personnel

POST-Certified Law Enforcement Requirement

All security personnel performing traffic control, parking enforcement support, or street closure duties must be POST-certified off-duty law enforcement officers with jurisdictional authority to enforce City ordinances and State law, in accordance with City Code Sec. 142-55 and MOSE permit requirements.

Private security personnel may only be utilized if documented attempts to retain sufficient POST-certified off-duty officers are unsuccessful, and only with approval from the Chief of Police or designee, and only to the extent permitted by MOSE.

Authority Limits

Citation issuance and towing authorization shall be conducted by APD under its enforcement authority.

The contractor's POST-certified officers are responsible for identifying and reporting violations to APD and supporting enforcement actions.

Pre-Event Planning and Permitting

Security Plan Development

The contractor shall prepare a comprehensive event-specific security plan for each ASA event.

The plan must be submitted no later than sixty (60) days prior to the event date or earlier if required by MOSE.

Each plan shall include minimum:

Officer headcount by post

Specific intersection and crossing assignments

Street closure and reopening procedures

Communication protocols and command structure

Parking enforcement coordination procedures

Incident response and escalation procedures

Contingency plans for staffing shortages, emergencies, or route changes

Approval Process

Staffing levels and assignments shall be developed by the contractor in coordination with the Security Coordinator and submitted in writing.

Final approval shall be granted through the MOSE permitting process and the Chief of Police or designee.

Street Closures, Vehicles, and Access Control

Vehicle Prohibitions

No civilian vehicles are permitted on the ASA route during the closure period.

The following vehicles may be permitted on the route with ATLDOT approval:

Officer golf carts or gators

Emergency vehicles (fire, EMS, police)

City vehicles for sanitation or operations (DPW)

Vendor vehicles for barricades, sanitation, water, or restroom servicing

Temporarily approved "activity partner" vehicles for equipment loading/unloading with an ATLDOT-issued loading pass

Authority for Exceptions

All exceptions must be approved by ATLDOT in coordination with APD.

Officers shall not independently authorize vehicle access outside approved exceptions.

Parking Enforcement and Towing Support

NO PARKING Enforcement

The contractor shall place "NO PARKING" signage along the route at least 24 hours prior to the event

Signs shall be removed immediately following the event.

Illegally Parked Vehicles

POST-certified officers shall identify and report illegally parked vehicles.

APD shall issue citations and authorize towing.

Towing services shall be requested and executed under APD authority.

Event-Day Operations

Officer Deployment

Officers shall be deployed based on:

Route length

Number of open intersections

Event-specific conditions

Street Closure and Reopening

Officers are responsible for:

Safely clearing vehicles prior to closure

Managing traffic during installation and removal of traffic control devices

Ensuring all participants and equipment are fully cleared before reopening streets

Preventing vehicle entry until the route is fully secured

Intersection Control

Officers shall actively manage vehicle crossflow and pedestrian crossings

Officers must remain attentive and may not use personal devices while on post.

Professional Conduct

Officers must demonstrate continuous engagement and professionalism comparable to school-zone crossing duties.

Performance deficiencies shall result in corrective action by the contractor, including removal from assignment if necessary.

Officer Roll Call

A mandatory officer roll-call meeting shall be hosted by the Security Coordinator on the day of the event.

All security staff must attend.

Roll call may be virtual (Zoom, Teams, etc.).

The meeting link shall be distributed at least one (1) hour prior to roll call.

G. Incident Response and Coordination

Officers shall respond immediately to criminal or safety incidents within their authority and escalate to APD, EMS, or ATLDOT as appropriate.

The contractor shall coordinate communications between responding agencies.

The Security Coordinator shall serve as the primary incident liaison but does not replace APD command authority.

H. Mobility Equipment

The contractor is responsible for providing and maintaining its own golf carts or gators.

Use shall be minimized; bicycles, scooters, and foot patrols are encouraged.

Motorcycles are not permitted on the route.

4. Duration and Frequency

Contract term: Three (3) years, with two (2) one-year renewal options

Events: Minimum of five (5) and up to eight (8) events per year

Staffing and pricing are event-specific and subject to approved security plans.

5. Communication and Notifications

The Security Coordinator shall maintain continuous communication with ATLDOT.

Security concerns identified more than 30 days prior shall be reported in writing.

Late-emerging risks (e.g., staffing shortages, route changes) shall be reported immediately upon discovery to ATLDOT and APD leadership.

Approved operational adjustments may be made without penalty when coordinated and authorized.

6. Reporting Requirements

Daily Work Completion Reports

Submitted during or immediately following each event day.

Post-Event Report

Submitted within seven (7) days of the event.

Must include:

Officer attendance and deployment details

Observations and challenges

Incident summaries

Actionable recommendations

7. Performance Evaluation

ATLDOT may evaluate performance during and after each event

Evaluations may include inspections, report reviews, and stakeholder feedback.

Performance outcomes may affect future assignments, corrective actions, or contract renewal decisions.

8. Compliance

All services must comply with:

MOSE permitting requirements

ATLDOT operational standards

City and State safety regulations