Louisiana Procurement and Contract Network #3000026370

Louisiana DCFS Solicits Armed Security Guard Services for Lafayette Parish Office

The Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS) is seeking bids for armed security guard services at its Lafayette Parish Child Welfare office. - Government Buyer: - State of Louisiana, Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS), Office of State Procurement - Lafayette Parish Child Welfare - Lafayette Region 5 - Services Requested: - Armed Security Guard Services - One uniformed, armed security guard required on-site - Service hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (approx. 40 hours/week, 2,080 hours/year) - Guards must be licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners - Minimum wage for guards: $16.95 per hour - Guards must meet strict qualifications (age, drug screening, registration, experience) - Contractor must provide all uniforms and equipment - Duties include building and perimeter security, visitor screening, emergency response, and maintaining order - Contract Details: - Initial period of one year, with two optional 12-month renewals (up to 36 months total) - Detailed insurance and fidelity bond requirements - Bidders must submit proof of licensing and organizational profile - No specific OEMs or product manufacturers are mentioned; the opportunity is open to qualified security service providers.

Description

This solicitation is to establish a service contract to provide armed security guard services for the Louisiana Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS) at the Lafayette Parish Child Welfare office. The contract period begins July 1, 2026, or date of award, whichever is later, and ends June 30, 2027, with an option to renew for two additional 12-month periods. The service requires one uniformed armed security guard to work Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, approximately 40 hours per week, excluding weekends and holidays. The contractor must comply with all state laws, licensing requirements, and provide guards with a minimum wage of $16.95 per hour.

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