SiteVisit*Armed Guard Services-SOS-OGM - Addendum No. 1 - Vendor Q & A Date Issued: 08/01/25 Your reference is

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) No. 3000025210 for Armed Guard Services at the Old Governor's Mansion in Baton Rouge, seeking a contractor to provide armed security personnel. The solicitation requires one armed security guard to work nine hours daily, five days per week from 7:45 AM to 4:45 PM, with responsibilities including protecting the premises against unauthorized access, monitoring suspicious activities, conducting hourly rounds, checking doors and locks, and reporting maintenance issues. The contract involves two line items: 2,340 hours of standard Armed Guard Services and 180 hours of Overtime Armed Guard Services. Guard qualifications are stringent, requiring individuals to be at least 21 years old, possess three years of licensed security experience in Louisiana, be a Louisiana resident, pass drug screenings, and meet physical fitness requirements. The bid opening is scheduled for August 19, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with a non-mandatory jobsite visit available by contacting Casey Moran at the Secretary of State's office. The initial contract will run from the award date through June 30, 2026, with potential renewal options for two additional 12-month periods, not exceeding a total of 36 months.

Bidders must be licensed with the Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners and registered in the LaGov system to submit an online bid. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, the state will award the contract on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The contractor must provide comprehensive uniforms and equipment, including shirts, pants, jackets, rain gear, belts, a .38 or 9MM weapon, holster, and boots. Insurance requirements are substantial, mandating Workers Compensation, Commercial General Liability, and Automobile Liability coverage with specific minimum amounts. A blanket fidelity bond coverage of $100,000 per occurrence is also required to protect against employee dishonesty. The minimum wage for guards is set at $15.75 per hour, and the contractor must provide a minimum of three pre-approved guards capable of covering shifts and supporting special events. Payment will be processed electronically, with the state preferring to use the LaCarte procurement card for purchases under $5,000 and Electronic Funds Transfer for larger amounts.