Armed Guard Services - DCFS

The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is seeking armed guard security services for the Covington Regional CSE Tangipahoa office through a competitive bidding process. The solicitation, identified as RFx No. 3000025012, requires one uniformed, armed security officer to be stationed at 606 S. 1st Street in Amite, Louisiana, operating Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. The contract encompasses two service periods: July 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025 (600 regular hours and 35 overtime hours) and October 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026 (1,520 regular hours and 296 overtime hours). Key deliverables include managing visitor access, maintaining building security, monitoring parking areas, responding to potential emergencies, and ensuring client and staff safety. Bidders must possess a minimum of three years of security guard business experience, be licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners, and have armed security guards who are at least 21 years old. The bid will be publicly opened on July 8, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with submissions accepted both physically at the Claiborne Building in Baton Rouge and online via the vendor portal.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must be registered in the LaGov system and possess a current registration card from the Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners. While specific incumbent vendor information is not provided, the state reserves the right to renew the contract for two additional 12-month periods, with a total contract duration not exceeding 36 months. The contract will be awarded 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 insurance with specific minimum coverage limits. Payment will be processed electronically through LaCarte procurement cards for purchases under $5,000 and Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for larger amounts. Although the exact budget is not explicitly stated, the procurement covers approximately 2,116 hours of security services across two service periods, suggesting a significant but not extensive contract value.