The Arkansas Department of Transformation and Shared Services, Office of State Procurement (TSS OSP) is seeking a contractor to provide armed security services for the former Army-Navy hospital property located at 105 Reserve Street in Hot Springs, Arkansas. The procurement, identified by solicitation number S000000425, requires a single vendor to deliver 24/7 armed security guard services covering three 8-hour shifts daily, with an estimated 1 guard per shift totaling 2,920 estimated hours per guard annually. Guard requirements are stringent, mandating U.S. citizenship, an Arkansas State Police commissioned security officer photo identification, a valid Arkansas driver's license, minimum age of 21, and successful completion of comprehensive background checks. The contractor must provide all necessary equipment including handguns, mobile phones, and flashlights, and ensure guards maintain professional appearance and uniforms while performing duties such as perimeter patrols, log maintenance, and incident reporting. The contract is set to begin July 1, 2025, with an initial one-year term and potential for up to four additional one-year renewals, not exceeding seven consecutive years. Bid responses are due by May 19, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time, and a mandatory on-site visit is scheduled for April 24, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, including commercial general liability, workers' compensation, umbrella liability, and automobile liability with specific minimum coverage amounts. Contractors must complete several mandatory certifications, including commitments not to boycott Israel, knowingly employ illegal immigrants, boycott energy or firearms industries, or employ scrutinized companies. While the exact budget range is not definitively stated, the Official Bid Price Sheet provides a framework for pricing three guard shifts and three supervisor shifts, with each shift category allocated 2,920 hours for guards and 365 hours for supervisors during the initial contract term. The state reserves the right to adjust guard numbers and shift hours based on operational needs. The property in question spans approximately 20.89 acres and includes about 60 buildings, currently in the process of being returned to the United States government, which adds complexity to the security service requirements.
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S000000425 Armed Security Services Official Bid Price Sheet.xlsx | 12KB | Spreadsheet | 4/17/25 | |
S000000425 Services Contract SRV-1 Sample.pdf | 855KB | 4/17/25 | ||
S000000425 ARMED SECURITY SERVICES BID RESPONSE PACKET.docx | 38KB | Document | 4/17/25 | |
S00000425 Contract and Grant Disclosure.pdf | 761KB | 4/17/25 | ||
S000000425 DBA Armed Security Final~1.pdf | 249KB | 4/17/25 |