The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is seeking a security guard services contract for its Lake Charles Region Child Support Enforcement office located at 3519 Patrick Street. The procurement solicits one uniformed, armed security officer to provide services Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, covering approximately 42.5 hours per week and excluding state holidays. The security officer will be responsible for maintaining building security, controlling visitor access, monitoring parking lots, responding to emergencies, checking bags, and ensuring orderly conduct within the facility. Bidders must have at least three years of satisfactory security guard service experience and provide licensed, registered armed guards who are at least 21 years old. The bid opening is scheduled for June 24, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with online bid submissions accepted through the LaGov vendor portal. The initial contract period will run from July 1, 2025, or the date of award, through June 30, 2026, with options to renew for two additional 12-month periods, not exceeding a total of 36 months. The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must be registered in the LaGov system and comply with various state and federal requirements, including civil rights laws, ADA accessibility standards, and anti-discrimination provisions. The contract includes two line items: one for 2,080 hours of regular security guard services and another for 130 hours of potential overtime. The state intends to award the contract on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability, with specific minimum coverage amounts. A blanket fidelity bond of at least $100,000 per occurrence is required. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the contract will be paid based on actual hours worked, with potential for electronic payment through LaCarte procurement card for purchases under $5,000 and Electronic Funds Transfer for other payments.
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Attachment B - Specifications - Pages 1-9.pdf | 154KB | 6/6/25 | ||
3000024933.pdf | 116KB | 6/6/25 | ||
Attachment C - Online Bidding Instructions - Pages 1-10.pdf | 1MB | 6/6/25 | ||
Attachment A - Special Terms & Conditions - Pages 1-8.pdf | 212KB | 6/6/25 |