Armed Security Guard Service -LDH-Reg 3

The Louisiana Department of Health Medical Vendor Administration is requesting bids for armed security guard services at its Region 3 facility in Thibodaux under an Invitation to Bid, with proposals due June 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Standard Time via the LaGov online vendor portal.

Bidders must hold a current license from the Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners — the mandatory qualification gate. The service requires one armed security guard stationed on-site Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 1222 Tiger Drive, Thibodaux, Louisiana 70301. The scope includes facility access control, visitor screening, security log maintenance, emergency response coordination, and armed presence. All security personnel must be at least 21 years old and carry valid Security Officer Identification Cards. The contractor supplies uniforms, weapons, equipment, and supervision; conducts criminal background checks and drug screening prior to assignment; and maintains a 24-hour point of contact for billing and issue resolution. The contractor must provide relief coverage within two hours of notification to ensure continuous daily presence and is responsible for employee timely payment, with non-payment exceeding 30 days triggering contract termination risk.

The quantified requirement is 2,200 hours over the contract period. The minimum wage is $18.00 per hour; overtime is calculated at 1.5 times the chargeable rate only when approved by the Agency, and holiday work is compensated at 1.5 times standard rate.

The initial contract term runs July 1, 2026 (or award date, whichever is later) through June 30, 2027, with renewal options for two additional 12-month periods on identical prices and terms, for a maximum total duration of 36 months. The State reserves the right to adjust quantities at the unit price bid. Contractors must maintain workers' compensation with $1,000,000 employers' liability, commercial general liability with $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, automobile liability with $1,000,000 combined single limit, and blanket fidelity bond or crime insurance with $100,000 per occurrence minimum. The State is named as additional insured on all policies, which require 30-day written cancellation notice. Bid prices must remain firm for a minimum of 30 days following submission and for the entire contract period if accepted.