Armed Security Guard Svc-DCFS-Beauregard

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for Armed Security Guard Services for the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) located in Beauregard Parish. Specifically, the contract (Bid Number 3000025135) seeks a security guard service for a facility at 1891 HWY. 190 West in Deridder, LA, requiring one uniformed armed security guard stationed on-site Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, excluding state holidays. Bidders must be licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners with at least three years of satisfactory security guard experience, and guards must be a minimum of 21 years old with valid identification. The security personnel will be responsible for greeting visitors, checking identification, maintaining logs, and ensuring building security, with approved weapons including .38 and .357 revolvers, and 9mm, .40, and .45 semi-automatic pistols. The initial contract period will begin on the award date and end on June 30, 2026, with potential renewal options for two additional 12-month periods, not to exceed a total of 36 months. Bids are due on August 26, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, and must be submitted online through the LaGov system, with a bid opening scheduled for the same date.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must comply with comprehensive pre-employment screening requirements, including criminal background checks and drug testing, and ensure guards are professionally uniformed with picture ID badges. Contractors are required to provide substantial insurance coverage, including a blanket fidelity bond of at least $100,000, workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability insurance with defined minimum limits. Payment will be processed electronically through either the LaCarte procurement card (for purchases under $5,000) or Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the solicitation indicates the contract involves 2,080 hours of security guard services. The state reserves the right to award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specifications, with potential for invoice deductions for non-compliance and requirements for monthly shift reports and quarterly performance evaluations of security personnel.