The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking unarmed guard services for its District 05 Headquarters located in Monroe, Louisiana through a competitive bidding process. The solicitation (RFx Number 3000024892) is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for a 12-month contract beginning July 1, 2025, with options to renew for two additional 12-month periods, potentially totaling 36 months. The procurement covers two primary line items: standard unarmed guard services (6,504 hours) and holiday unarmed guard services (312 hours). Bidders must be licensed with the Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners and submit their current license with the bid. The mandatory site visit must be scheduled by contacting Veronica Lingefelt, and bids are due on June 24, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST. Guards will be responsible for 24-hour coverage, including weeknights, weekends, and state holidays, with duties encompassing facility patrols, emergency response, bridge monitoring, and comprehensive documentation. The state intends to award the contract on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting the specified requirements. The procurement does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must submit bids online through the LaGov system and be registered in the system to participate. The contract includes standard state procurement terms requiring compliance with civil rights laws, accessibility requirements, and prohibitions on discriminatory practices. Contractors must certify they are not suspended or debarred and must comply with various federal and state regulations. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, mandating Workers Compensation, Commercial General Liability, and Automobile Liability with specific minimum coverage amounts, including a blanket fidelity bond of $100,000 per occurrence. While a specific budget range is not detailed, the contract includes provisions for electronic payment processing, with the LaCarte procurement card used for purchases under $5,000 and Electronic Funds Transfer available for larger transactions. The state reserves the right to adjust quantities as needed throughout the contract period.
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Attachment B - Specifications - Pages 1-5.pdf | 916KB | 6/4/25 | ||
Attachment A - Special Terms and Conditions - Pages 1-8.pdf | 213KB | 6/4/25 | ||
3000024892.pdf | 113KB | 6/4/25 | ||
Attachment C - Online Bidding Instructions - Pages 1-10.pdf | 1MB | 6/4/25 |