Security Guard Services - DPS

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety (DPS) is seeking unarmed, uniformed security guard services for state office buildings located in six Louisiana cities: Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Lafayette, Alexandria, Shreveport, and Monroe. The procurement, identified as RFx No. 3000024818, will cover 18 different locations including the State Capitol Annex, Claiborne Building, LaSalle Building, and Iberville Building. Security services will be supervised by the Capitol Detail Commander and involve protecting personnel and property, controlling building access, enforcing parking restrictions, and performing other security-related tasks. The contract requires guards to be at least 18 years old, maintain proper registration, wear approved uniforms, and comply with drug testing and performance standards. Bidders must have at least one employee with three years of security or law enforcement experience and maintain proper licensing from the Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners. The bid is due on June 17, 2025, at 10:00 AM CT, with written inquiries accepted until June 6, 2025. The state intends to award the contract on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The procurement does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract will have an initial term of one year, beginning July 1, 2025, or the date of award, with options to renew for two additional 12-month periods, potentially extending the total contract period to 36 months. Hourly rates are established at $15.00 per hour for unarmed guards and $24.00 per hour for supervisors, with overtime paid at 1.5 times the standard rate. The contractor must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability, with a blanket fidelity bond or crime insurance policy of $100,000 per occurrence. Payment will utilize electronic payment solutions like the LaCarte procurement card for purchases under $5,000 and Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for other transactions. The total contract value is not explicitly stated, but the scope covers security services across multiple state buildings with varying daily and weekly coverage requirements. Funding for the contract is contingent on legislative appropriation for the next fiscal year, with delivery prohibited before July 1, 2025.