S000000425 Revised Armed Security Services Official Bid Price Sheet.xlsx

The file is an Official Bid Price Sheet from the Arkansas Department of Transformation and Shared Services, Office of State Procurement (TSS OSP) for Armed Security Services, solicitation number S000000425. The procurement seeks a single vendor to provide 24/7 armed security guard services for the former Army-Navy hospital property at 105 Reserve Street in Hot Springs, Arkansas, covering three 8-hour shifts daily with an estimated 1 guard per shift (totaling 2,920 guard hours annually). The contract is set to begin July 1, 2025, with an initial one-year term and potential for up to four additional one-year renewals, not exceeding seven consecutive years. Bid responses are due by May 19, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time, with a mandatory on-site visit scheduled for April 24, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.

The bid requires guards to meet stringent qualifications, including U.S. citizenship, Arkansas State Police commissioned security officer photo identification, valid Arkansas driver's license, minimum age of 21, and successful background checks. The contractor must provide all necessary equipment such as handguns, mobile phones, and flashlights, and ensure professional appearance and uniforms while performing perimeter patrols, log maintenance, and incident reporting. The property spans approximately 20.89 acres with about 60 buildings, currently in the process of being returned to the United States government. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, and contractors must complete mandatory certifications including commitments not to boycott certain industries or employ scrutinized companies. While the exact budget is not definitively stated, the Official Bid Price Sheet provides a framework for pricing three guard shifts and three supervisor shifts, with the state reserving the right to adjust guard numbers and shift hours based on operational needs.