Specifications include, but are not limited to: The City of Torrance is seeking the services of a qualified firm to provide supplemental crossing guard services at sites designated by the City of Torrance in consultation with the Torrance Police Department (TPD). The proposer shall monitor, supervise, and assure the safety of children who utilize intersections and crosswalks while moving to and from school zones. Services must be provided on all regularly scheduled school days between August and June. The school year consists of 180 school days. A school district calendar and bell schedule will be provided to the selected Contractor. The proposer shall provide each crossing guard with appropriate training for the position of crossing guard before assigning a guard to any post. The training program shall include a minimum of: a) General orientation concerning the Contractor’s rules and regulations of employment. b) Crossing guard techniques appropriate to the guard post, including traffic control information. c) Telephone numbers and addresses of the school served by the crossing guards and local law enforcement. d) Public relations instructions, including the importance of image, dress and appearance, attitude and general demeanor of a crossing guard.
