Armed Security Guard Service -LDH-Reg 4

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement, on behalf of the Louisiana Department of Health – Medical Vendor Administration Region 4, is requesting bids for armed security guard services with bids due June 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Standard Time.

The scope is one armed security guard providing services Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 117 Production Drive, Lafayette, Louisiana. Guards must be at least 21 years old and currently licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners; current license must accompany the bid. The contractor supplies all labor, supervision, uniforms, materials, equipment, firearms, ammunition, and holsters. The contractor bears all training costs, including Sexual Harassment and HIPAA training, background checks, and drug screening. The contractor must maintain 24/7 contact availability through a designated point of contact and backup, provide relief guards within two hours of request, and submit monthly shift reports and auditable payroll invoices. Subcontracting requires Office of State Procurement approval.

The contract quantifies demand at 2,200 hours with a minimum wage floor of $18.00 per hour; overtime is paid at one and one-half times the hourly rate for hours exceeding 40 per week, subject to agency approval. The contract term is one year beginning July 1, 2026, or award date, whichever is later, and ending June 30, 2027, with two optional 12-month renewals at the same prices, terms, and conditions, for a maximum total duration of 36 months. Bidders must provide a unit price per hour; bid prices must be firm for a minimum of 30 days and include all applicable taxes and transportation prepaid.

Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting specifications. Contractors must obtain Workers Compensation with $1 million employer liability, Commercial General Liability with $1 million per occurrence and $2 million general aggregate, Automobile Liability with $1 million combined single limit per occurrence, and blanket fidelity bond with $100 per occurrence or blanket crime insurance with $100,000 per occurrence, with the State named as additional or named insured. For contracts valued at $25,000 or more, bidders must certify non-debarment under the General Services Administration and comply with E-Verify, federal anti-kickback provisions, and non-discrimination certifications. Corporations and limited liability companies bidding for contracts exceeding $25,000 must be registered and in good standing with the Louisiana Secretary of State. Bids may be submitted online through the LaGov Vendor Portal or in non-electronic form to the Office of State Procurement in Baton Rouge.