Fax Bid* Armed Guard Services - LWC

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement, soliciting on behalf of the Louisiana Workforce Commission Office of Rehabilitation Services/Houma Regional Office, is requesting bids for armed guard services totaling 2,860 hours with bids due June 5, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CST. The contract runs July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with two optional 12-month renewal periods for a maximum 36-month duration.

One uniformed, armed security officer must provide general security services Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at 7528 Main Street, Houma, Louisiana. The officer must maintain order, protect employees from acts of violence, prevent disruption escalation, observe for weapons or contraband, and communicate security risks to management. Security guards must be at least 21 years old, licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners, hold a high school diploma or GED, possess basic computer skills, and complete 40 hours of classroom security training plus four hours of site-specific on-the-job training prior to assignment. A minimum of one year of experience is required; three years is desirable. The contractor must conduct comprehensive background investigations including criminal records checks, drug screening, and psychological examinations.

Bidders must quote per-hour pricing for armed security guard services with all applicable taxes included. The contractor must compensate guards at a minimum of $12.00 per hour, maintain two complete seasonal uniforms, provide certified payroll records upon request, submit monthly shift reports, conduct annual performance reviews, and maintain 24-hour availability with a two-hour response time. Bid prices must remain firm for a minimum of 30 days and, if accepted, for the contractual period.

Contractors must provide fidelity bond coverage with a minimum $100,000 per occurrence, Workers Compensation with $1,000,000 per accident limits, Commercial General Liability with $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate, and Automobile Liability with $1,000,000 combined single limits. All corporations and limited liability companies must be in good standing with the Louisiana Secretary of State for contracts exceeding $25,000. Bids may be submitted online through the LaGov vendor portal, by fax to 225-342-9756, or by mail to the Office of State Procurement, 1201 North Third Street, Suite 2-160, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802.