Mand. SiteVisit* Security Guard Service

The Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC) is seeking an unarmed security guard service contract for its Lafayette Business & Career Solutions Center located at 706 E. Vermilion Street in Lafayette, Louisiana. The procurement, identified as Solicitation 3000025086, requires one uniformed security guard to provide coverage Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., totaling 8 hours per day. Primary responsibilities include maintaining order, protecting employees and visitors, preventing disruptions, observing security risks, and responding to incidents. The contract has a potential term of up to 36 months, with options for two additional twelve-month extensions. Mandatory qualifications for the security contractor include being an established business with at least five years of security guard service experience, with individual guards required to be at least 21 years old, possess a high school diploma or GED, and have basic computer skills. A mandatory jobsite visit is required, and interested bidders must contact Nancy Parker at 337-366-1963 or nparker@lwc.la.gov. The bid will be publicly opened on 07/30/2025 at 10:00 AM CST, with bidders required to be registered in the LaGov system.

The procurement does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must be licensed with the Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners and submit their current license with the bid. The minimum compensation for guards is set at $12.00 per hour, with guards required to have at least one year of experience. Contractors must conduct comprehensive background investigations on guards, including employment verification, criminal records checks, driver's license verification, and a nine-panel drug screening. The contractor is responsible for providing clean, well-maintained uniforms and meeting specific staffing, reporting, and communication standards. The Louisiana Office of State Procurement reserves the right to reject or request replacement of guards who do not meet performance expectations. While a specific budget range is not detailed, the solicitation indicates a quantity of 2,080 hours of security guard service, with the award to be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting the specifications. The contract will utilize electronic payment methods, including the LaCarte procurement card for purchases under $5,000 and Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for other transactions.