Armed Security Guard Service - DCFS

The State of Louisiana's Office of State Procurement has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) Number 3000025185 for Armed Security Guard Services for the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), specifically targeting the East Baton Rouge Parish location at 1919 North Blvd in Baton Rouge. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide one uniformed armed security guard service Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with a total of 4,160 standard service hours and an additional 260 overtime hours. Bidders must be licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners with a minimum of three years of full-time security guard experience, and security personnel must be at least 21 years old with authorization to carry specific firearms. Key responsibilities include greeting visitors, checking state-approved identification, maintaining security logs, and ensuring building security through professional conduct and emergency response protocols. The bid is scheduled to be opened on August 26, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with an initial contract period beginning on the award date and ending June 30, 2026, with potential renewal options for two additional 12-month periods.

The state intends to award the contract on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with no specific set-aside designations mentioned in the documentation. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability, with minimum coverage limits ranging from $1,000,000 to $2,000,000. A blanket fidelity bond coverage of at least $100,000 is also required. Bidders must be registered in the LaGov system and submit their responses electronically through the vendor portal, including all required documents such as a W-9 form for newly registered vendors. The procurement includes strict compliance requirements with federal and state regulations, including civil rights laws and ADA accessibility standards. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the contract encompasses 4,420 total service hours, which would suggest a potential annual value dependent on the hourly rate proposed by the winning bidder. Payment will be processed electronically through LaCarte procurement cards for purchases under $5,000 and Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for larger amounts.