Armed Security Guard Service -LDH-Reg 7

Louisiana Office of State Procurement is requesting bids for armed security guard services at the Louisiana Department of Health Medical Vendor Administration, Region 7, in Shreveport, with proposals due June 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time. Bidders must hold a current license from the Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners and submit that license with their bid.

The scope is one full-time armed security guard providing coverage Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at 3020 Knight Street, Shreveport, Louisiana, totaling 2,200 hours over the initial contract year. The guard must be at least 21 years old, possess a valid Security Officer Identification Card, and carry only state-approved weapons (.38, .357, or 9mm revolvers, or .40 or .45 caliber semi-automatics). The contractor bears full responsibility for labor, supervision, uniforms (minimum two seasonal sets), weapons, holsters, ammunition, licensing costs, taxes, insurance, and training including Sexual Harassment and HIPAA training. The contractor must conduct criminal background checks and drug screening before assignment and provide relief guards within two hours of request. The minimum wage is $18.00 per hour, with overtime at 1.5 times the chargeable rate for hours exceeding 40 per week (when approved). The contractor is solely responsible for all Workers Compensation, Commercial General Liability (minimum $1 million per occurrence), Automobile Liability (minimum $1 million combined single limit), and blanket fidelity bond ($100 minimum per occurrence) or crime insurance ($100,000 minimum). Louisiana must be named as additional insured on all applicable policies.

The contract runs from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with options to extend for two additional 12-month periods at the same prices and terms. Bid prices must remain firm for a minimum of 30 days and, if accepted, for the entire contract period. All applicable taxes must be included. Newly registered vendors must submit a W-9 form. Bidders valued at $25,000 or more must certify non-suspension and non-debarment status with the General Services Administration and be registered in good standing with the Louisiana Secretary of State.