Armed Security Guard Service -LDH-Reg 6

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement is requesting bids for armed security guard services at the Louisiana Department of Health Medical Vendor Administration Region 6 facility in Alexandria, Louisiana, with bids due June 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Standard Time via the LaGov Vendor Portal.

Bidders must be licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners and submit current licensing documentation with their bid. The scope covers one full-time armed security guard stationed at 1507 Lee Street, Alexandria, Louisiana 71301, providing security Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., totaling 2,200 hours annually. The contractor supplies all labor, supervision, uniforms, materials, and equipment. Security personnel must be at least 21 years old, hold valid Security Officer Identification Cards, and complete Sexual Harassment and HIPAA training prior to assignment. Allowed firearms are limited to .38 or .357 caliber revolvers, or 9mm, .40, or .45 caliber semi-automatics. The contractor must pass criminal background checks and drug screening, maintain a 24/7 point of contact for issue resolution, provide relief guards within two hours of request, and replace unsuitable personnel within 24 hours.

The minimum wage is $18.00 per hour, with overtime at 1.5 times the chargeable rate for hours exceeding 40 per week (approved by the Agency) and holiday pay at 1.5 times for state-observed holidays. Pricing must be firm for a minimum of 30 days and remain firm for the entire contractual period. The initial contract term runs July 1, 2026 (or date of award, whichever is later) through June 30, 2027, with renewal options for two additional 12-month periods at identical prices, terms, and conditions, for a maximum total duration of 36 months.

The State will award to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. Award is made on an individual basis; the State reserves the right to reject individual line items. The contractor must maintain Workers Compensation with Employers Liability of at least $1 million per accident, Commercial General Liability with minimums of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million general aggregate, Automobile Liability with combined single limits of $1 million per occurrence, and blanket fidelity bond or crime insurance with minimum coverage of $100 per occurrence or $100,000 per occurrence, respectively, from carriers rated A-:VI or higher by A.M. Best's, with the State named as additional insured and 30-day written cancellation notice required.