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Louisiana DCFS Solicits Armed Security Guard Services for Tangipahoa Parish Office

The Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS) is seeking a contractor to provide armed security guard services at its Tangipahoa Parish Child Support Enforcement office in Amite, Louisiana. - Government Buyer: - State of Louisiana, Department of Children & Family Services, Office of State Procurement - Sub-agency: Tangipahoa Parish Child Support Enforcement - Covington Region 3 - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or named vendors are referenced; the requirement is for professional security guard services, not a product procurement. - Services Requested: - Provision of one uniformed, armed security officer on-site Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (excluding weekends and holidays) - Estimated service hours: 600 regular hours and 35 overtime hours for the first quarter, with additional hours for subsequent periods (totaling over 2,400 regular hours annually) - Duties include visitor control, security checks, emergency response, patrols, and maintaining order - Contractor must provide all equipment, uniforms, radios, and ensure guards are licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners - Guards must pass drug testing, maintain professional conduct, and submit detailed reports - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor must have at least three years of experience in the security guard business - Guards must be licensed, trained, and in compliance with state regulations - Contractor is responsible for all equipment and insurance - Payment is monthly based on actual hours worked - Contract will be awarded on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting all specifications

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 Tangipahoa Parish Child Support Enforcement office in Covington, Louisiana. 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 services include providing one uniformed, armed security officer Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with duties including visitor control, security checks, and emergency response. The contract will be awarded on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting the specifications.

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