Unarmed Guard Services for DOTD

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking bids for Unarmed Guard Services at their Marine Maintenance Facility in Plaquemine, Louisiana. The contract is for an initial 1-year period beginning July 1, 2024, or the date of award (whichever is later), with the option to renew for two additional 12-month periods, for a total contract period not to exceed 36 months. The successful contractor will be required to provide 24-hour coverage on state holidays, 13.5 hours Monday-Thursday (5:00 pm until 6:30 am), and 24-hour coverage on weekends (Friday 6:30 am until Monday 6:30 am). Guards will be responsible for patrolling the grounds, monitoring security, responding to emergencies, and maintaining detailed logs of activities and incidents. The contractor must provide guards with proper training, uniforms, and equipment, and comply with all specified insurance requirements.

The contract will be awarded on an all-or-none basis to the overall lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting the specifications. Bids must be received by the Office of State Procurement by June 18, 2024 at 10:00 AM CST. Vendors must be registered in the LaGov system and provide a copy of their Security Guard Business License with their bid. Payment terms are net 30 days, and DOTD strongly encourages vendors to accept Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) payments. The estimated value of the contract is not provided, but the State reserves the right to increase or decrease the estimated quantities as needed.