Armed Security Guard Services - LDH

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement is requesting bids for armed security guard services on behalf of the Louisiana Department of Health, with bids due July 14, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Standard Time. Virtual attendance via Zoom is available, and bids must be submitted online through the LaGov Vendor Portal.

The contract covers 5,000 hours of security guard services at the Acadia Economic Stability location in Crowley, Louisiana. Guards must be licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners, hold valid Security Officer Identification Cards, pass criminal background checks and drug screenings, and be at least 21 years of age. The contractor must provide two complete seasonal uniforms, all firearms and equipment (permitted weapons include .38/.357 revolvers, 9mm, .40 caliber, and .45 caliber semi-automatics), communication devices, and mandatory Sexual Harassment and HIPAA training. The standard work schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, in eight-hour shifts with 30-minute lunch periods, though hours may be adjusted based on facility operating schedules.

Pricing must be submitted on an hourly basis with a minimum wage floor of $18.00 per hour. Holiday pay is calculated at 1.5 times the chargeable hourly rate, and overtime is 1.5 times the hourly rate for hours exceeding 40 per week when approved by the Agency. All bid prices must be firm for a minimum of 30 days and include all applicable taxes and transportation costs to the destination location. The contractor is responsible for all payroll processing with payment to employees on a regularly scheduled weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly basis, not to exceed 30 calendar days between payments.

The initial contract period runs from award through June 30, 2027, with options for two additional 12-month renewal periods, not to exceed 36 months total. The State reserves the right to award on an individual basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and to reject individual line items. Contractors must maintain Workers Compensation insurance with minimum Employers Liability of $1,000,000 per accident, Commercial General Liability with $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate, Automobile Liability with $1,000,000 combined single limit, and blanket fidelity bond coverage with a minimum of $100 per occurrence or blanket crime insurance with minimum of $100,000 per occurrence. All vendors must be registered in the LaGov system prior to bidding and hold a current Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners license, which must be submitted with the bid.