Mand. Site Visit*Armed Guard Scvs - LDH

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement is seeking an armed security guard service contract for the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) Region 1 Medicaid office located in East Baton Rouge Parish. The procurement solicits a qualified security contractor to provide one armed guard positioned on the 10th floor, with periodic walk-throughs of the 14th and 15th floor Medicaid office spaces, operating Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Contractors must possess at least three years of full-time security guard business experience and provide uniformed, registered armed guards who are a minimum of 21 years old and hold valid registration cards from the Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners. The contract will run for an initial one-year period beginning July 1, 2025, or the date of award, through June 30, 2026, with potential for two additional 12-month renewals, not exceeding a total of 36 months. A mandatory jobsite visit is required prior to bidding, with the bid opening scheduled for June 26, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST. The total estimated service quantity is 2,200 hours, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting all specified requirements.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must be registered in the LaGov system and submit all required documentation, including a current license from the Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners. The contractor will be responsible for providing all personnel, equipment, and uniforms, maintaining 24-hour contact availability, and immediately replacing personnel deemed unsuitable by the agency. Comprehensive insurance coverage is mandatory, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability, with specific minimum coverage limits. A blanket fidelity bond of $100,000 is required to protect against employee dishonesty. While a specific budget range is not detailed, the state intends to use electronic payment methods, including the LaCarte procurement card for purchases under $5,000 and Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for other payments. Payment will be made monthly based on documented service hours, with the contractor maintaining detailed records of guard assignments, shifts, and performance.