Armed Security Guard Services - LDH

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement is requesting bids on armed security guard services for the Louisiana Department of Health at the Tangipahoa Parish LDH Economic Stability Office in Amite, Louisiana, with bids due July 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CST. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder on an individual basis.

The scope encompasses one armed security guard working Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., for an estimated 2,300 hours in fiscal year 2027. The guard must be at least 21 years old, currently licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners, and certified to carry approved firearms (.38 caliber revolver, .357 caliber revolver, 9mm semi-automatic, .40 caliber semi-automatic, or .45 caliber semi-automatic). The contractor must provide all labor, uniforms, equipment, licensing, training, background checks, drug screening, and Sexual Harassment and HIPAA training. A minimum wage of $18.00 per hour applies; overtime is paid at one and one-half times the hourly rate for hours exceeding 40 per week. The contractor must maintain 24/7 points of contact and backup, provide replacement guards within two hours of request, and supply auditable payroll invoices within five working days.

The initial contract period runs from award through June 30, 2027, with two optional 12-month renewal periods at the same prices and terms, for a maximum duration of 36 months. Prices must be firm for a minimum of 60 days following acceptance and for the entire contractual period if accepted. All bidders must be registered in LaGov and newly registered vendors must submit a W-9 form. Corporations and limited liability companies must be registered in good standing with the Louisiana Secretary of State for contracts exceeding $25,000. The contractor must maintain Workers Compensation insurance with $1,000,000 Employers Liability limits, Commercial General Liability with $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate limits, Automobile Liability with $1,000,000 combined single limits, and blanket fidelity bond coverage with a minimum $100,000 per occurrence for employee dishonesty. Bids are submitted electronically through the LaGov Vendor Portal.