REBID*Armed Security Guard Services-LDH

The Louisiana Department of Health is requesting bids on armed security guard services for Acadia Economic Stability in Crowley, Louisiana under Solicitation No. 3000026530, with bids due August 6, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time via the LaGov Vendor Portal. Bidders must be licensed with the Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners.

The scope requires full-time armed security guard personnel staffing at LDH facilities, with a minimum of one armed guard per office location. Security officers must be at least 21 years old, possess a valid Louisiana Security Officer Identification Card, and clear criminal background checks and drug screening prior to assignment. Guards must be capable of restraining and detaining persons, maintaining surveillance, responding to emergencies, and testifying in court regarding incidents. The contractor bears all costs for licenses, insurance, background checks, drug testing, uniforms, equipment, firearms, ammunition, and training, including Sexual Harassment and HIPAA training. The contractor must replace unsuitable personnel within 24 hours of Agency notification and maintain auditable payroll records.

The initial contract period runs from award through June 30, 2027, with two optional 12-month renewals, not to exceed 36 months total. The service requirement is 5,000 hours at a minimum wage of $18.00 per hour for standard eight-hour shifts Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Holiday pay is 1.5 times the hourly rate; overtime is 1.5 times the hourly rate only with Agency approval. Employees must be paid on a regularly scheduled basis (weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly) with non-payment not to exceed 30 calendar days.

Bid prices must be firm for a minimum of 30 days and include all applicable taxes. For contracts valued at $25,000 or more, bidders must certify they are not suspended or debarred by GSA and must be registered in good standing with the Louisiana Secretary of State. Bidders with five or more employees or contract values of $25,000 or more must comply with Louisiana prohibitions on discriminatory boycotts of Israel and discrimination against firearm entities, and must comply with E-Verify provisions.