Armed Security Guard Service - LDH-Reg 9 - Addendum No. 1 - Vendor Questions & State's Responses & Updated Specif

The State of Louisiana Office of State Procurement, on behalf of the Louisiana Department of Health, is requesting bids for armed security guard services at Region 9 in Hammond, Louisiana, with bids due October 6, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CST.

Bidders must hold current licensure from the Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners — a mandatory eligibility requirement. The scope calls for one armed security guard providing on-site services Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., totaling 2,200 hours per year. The guard must maintain a minimum of three years of satisfactory full-time security experience and perform access control, visitor screening, incident reporting, and emergency response. Authorized firearms are .38 and .357 revolvers and 9mm, .40, and .45 semi-automatic pistols. The contractor must provide all uniforms, equipment, firearms, ammunition, training, background checks, and drug screening at no cost to the state. A mandatory site visit and meeting with office personnel must occur no less than seven days before services commence.

The minimum wage is $18.00 per hour, with overtime at one and one-half times the chargeable rate for hours exceeding 40 per week when authorized. The contract term begins July 1, 2026, or upon award date (whichever is later) and runs through June 30, 2027, with options for two additional 12-month renewal periods at the same prices, terms, and conditions, for a maximum of 36 months. The state will make all payments electronically via LaCarte procurement card for purchases of $5,000 or under or Electronic Funds Transfer for larger payments. Award will go to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. Bid prices must be complete, firm for at least 30 days, include all applicable taxes, and be F.O.B. destination. The contractor must maintain Workers Compensation ($1 million minimum per accident), Commercial General Liability ($1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate), and Automobile Liability ($1 million combined single limit), with a blanket fidelity bond ($100 minimum per occurrence) or crime insurance ($100,000 minimum). Contact: Dorian Allen, 225-342-8038, dorian.allen@la.gov. Bids may be submitted online via LaGov Vendor Portal or by physical delivery to the Office of State Procurement, Claiborne Building, Suite 2-160, 1201 North Third Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802.