1551-25-R-RFQF-00002

The Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) has issued a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for armed guard services at its Records Department located at 421 West Pascagoula Street in Jackson, Mississippi. The procurement seeks security personnel to provide armed foot patrol services during business hours from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays, totaling sixty hours per week. Guards must possess a minimum of two years of experience, current weapons authorization in Mississippi, and complete specific training certifications including firearms proficiency, first aid, and AED certification. Required duties encompass maintaining activity logs, monitoring alarms, escorting employees, conducting security patrols, and responding to emergencies. Vendors must submit quotes by 3 p.m. on March 12, 2025, for a contract period spanning from March 19, 2025, to March 18, 2026. Additional qualifications include successful background checks, drug screenings, and maintaining drug-free, English-fluent personnel with current professional licenses and certifications.

The RFQ does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must be registered with the State of Mississippi to be considered eligible for the contract. The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary equipment, including firearms, ammunition, uniforms, and other security-related items. While no specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the document, the contractor must demonstrate the capability to provide field supervision during business hours and replace guards within two hours if needed. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing technology infrastructure that might require integration. The procurement appears to be a straightforward security services contract focused on maintaining a secure environment for the MDOC Records Department through professional armed guard services.