Unarmed Security Guard Services - DOTD

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement is requesting bids on behalf of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) for unarmed security guard services at DOTD District 4 Headquarters in Bossier City, with bids due June 25, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time. All bidders must hold a permanent registration card from the Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners — the primary eligibility filter.

The scope covers uniformed, unarmed security guard personnel providing regular weekday coverage from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. (16 hours daily) Monday through Friday, weekend coverage 8:00 a.m. Saturday through 8:00 a.m. Monday (48 hours total), and 24-hour holiday coverage for all state holidays as defined by Louisiana Revised Statute 1:55 and any holidays proclaimed by the Governor. Guards must be at least 21 years old, pass drug testing and background checks at contractor expense, and complete eight hours of on-site training before independent duty. The contractor must provide clean, pressed uniforms meeting Louisiana State Board standards, a functioning golf cart or utility task vehicle for patrols, badges, and flashlights. DOTD supplies cellular phones, portable radios, and Master Security ID Cards. The contractor must maintain a 24-hour toll-free contact number and provide at least one local supervisor with authority to resolve issues. Documentation requirements include Daily Record of Radio Station Operation Forms, Daily Guard Inspection Report Forms, Emergency Call Out Logs, and After Hours Sign-In Forms, subject to monthly audit.

The contract term runs July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with two optional 12-month renewals at the same prices, terms, and conditions for a potential 36-month total. The solicitation includes two line items: 6,500 hours of regular hourly rate services and 270 hours of holiday hourly rate services. The State intends to award on an all-or-none basis to the overall lowest responsive and responsible bidder, though it reserves the right to reject individual line items. Bid prices must be firm for a minimum of 60 days from submission and remain firm throughout the contract period. Contractors must carry Workers Compensation ($1,000,000 employers liability), Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate), and Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limits), plus blanket fidelity bond ($100 per occurrence minimum) or crime insurance ($100,000 per occurrence), all with A.M. Best A-:VI or higher ratings.