Armed Security Guard Service - DCFS

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for Armed Security Guard Services for the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) in Iberia Parish. The contract requires one uniformed, armed security officer to be stationed at the DCFS Economic Stability/Child Welfare Office located at 2500 LA 14, New Iberia, LA 70560, with services needed Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. The security officer will be responsible for maintaining visitor control, monitoring parking areas, checking building perimeters, responding to emergencies, and ensuring overall facility safety. Key qualifications for the security contractor include a minimum of three years of security service experience, proper licensing by the Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners, and guards who are at least 21 years old, armed, and properly uniformed. The bid opening is scheduled for July 29, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with online bidding through the LaGov system. The contract will be awarded on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, with an initial period beginning on the award date and ending June 30, 2026, and options to renew for two additional 12-month periods, not to exceed a total of 36 months.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract includes two line items: primary security guard services (2,080 hours) and potential overtime hours (130 hours). Bidders must submit a complete bid package, including a W-9 form for new vendors, and comply with various state and federal requirements, including civil rights laws, ADA accessibility standards, and anti-discrimination provisions. The contractor must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability, with specific minimum coverage amounts. A blanket fidelity bond of $100,000 is also required to protect against employee dishonesty. The state reserves the right to adjust quantities and evaluate bids based on meeting specified requirements. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the contract includes provisions for electronic payments through LaCarte procurement cards (for purchases under $5,000) or Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), with potential financial deductions for unsatisfactory service and the possibility of contract termination for chronic performance issues.