Unarmed Security Guard Services - LDH

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for Unarmed Security Guard Services for the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), targeting multiple Behavioral Health locations including Tyler, Crowley, New Iberia, Opelousas, and Ville Platte. The contract will initially run from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, with options to renew for two additional 12-month periods, not exceeding a total of 36 months. Security guards must be at least 21 years old, licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners, and possess a minimum of 3 years of full-time security experience. Required duties include greeting visitors, checking identification, maintaining logs, conducting building and parking lot surveillance, reporting incidents, and ensuring site security. The bid will be awarded on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the bid opening scheduled for June 26, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST via a Zoom link, and electronic bid submissions required through the LaPac system.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must be registered in the LaGov system and submit all required documentation, including a W-9 for new vendors. Contractors are required to provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability, with minimum coverage amounts specified. The contract mandates a blanket fidelity bond coverage of at least $100,000 to protect against employee dishonesty. Payment will be processed electronically through LaCarte procurement cards for purchases under $5,000 and Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for larger amounts. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the contract involves security guard hours ranging from 1,000 to 5,040 per location, with shifts typically 8 to 8.25 hours long, plus a 30-minute lunch period. Contractors must handle all personnel screening, including criminal background checks and drug testing, and provide uniforms, equipment, and communication devices.