Overnight Security Services

The Kentucky Horse Park authority in Lexington, Kentucky requires overnight security services to protect its property and ensure public safety. The agency is seeking to prevent theft, vandalism, trespassing, suspicious activity, fire hazards, and unsafe conditions across all park grounds, including barns, campgrounds, buildings, parking lots, event venues, and perimeter areas. To solve these security challenges, the agency requires one qualified, unarmed security officer for each scheduled overnight shift. The scope of work requires the security officer to monitor and respond to fire and security alarm systems, as well as respond to emergencies by immediately notifying the mounted police or emergency responders. The officer must also provide traffic control and parking assistance when requested by the agency. Daily activity logs and written incident reports must be prepared and submitted before the end of each shift. Only United States organizations are eligible to bid on this contract, and all security work must be performed onsite at the Lexington facility. The agency is awarding a contract with a performance period of two years. While the agency has not disclosed a specific budget, it is actively seeking cost proposals from qualified bidders. The agency will host an onsite visit for interested parties on July 14, 2026. Bidders must submit all questions regarding the solicitation no later than July 16, 2026. Final proposals must be submitted digitally, either via email or through the online portal.