Louisiana Procurement and Contract Network #3000026374

Louisiana Solicits Armed Security Guard Services for DCFS Orleans Parish Office

The State of Louisiana is seeking bids for armed security guard services at the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) office in Orleans Parish. - Government Buyer: - State of Louisiana, Office of State Procurement - Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), Child Welfare, Orleans Parish - Services Requested: - Armed security guard services for DCFS Child Welfare offices at 1450 Poydras Street, New Orleans - Guards required during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm, excluding state holidays and weekends) - Estimated 2,350 hours of service annually - Guards must be at least 21 years old, properly licensed and registered with the Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners, and authorized to carry firearms - Minimum wage for guards is $20 per hour - Contractor must have at least three years of experience in full-time armed security services - Uniforms, equipment, and professional conduct required - Contractor must provide weekly schedules, activity logs, company profile, references, proof of licensing, insurance, and fidelity bond - Notable Requirements: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to all qualified security service providers meeting Louisiana licensing and operational standards - Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting all specifications - All bidding is conducted online via the LaGov vendor portal

Description

This solicitation is to establish a service contract to provide armed security guard services for the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services - Orleans Parish. The contract period is for an initial 12 months starting July 1, 2026, with an option to renew for two additional 12-month periods. The scope includes providing armed guards during normal business hours to ensure safety, maintain order, monitor visits, and respond to incidents. Guards must meet specific qualifications and adhere to detailed operational procedures and standards.

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