Louisiana Procurement and Contract Network #3000026423

Louisiana Department of Health Solicits Armed Security Guard Services for Amite Office

This opportunity is for armed security guard services at the Louisiana Department of Health's Economic Stability Office in Amite, Tangipahoa Parish. - Government Buyer: - State of Louisiana, Office of State Procurement, for the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) - Services Requested: - Licensed armed security guard services - On-site coverage Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM - Minimum wage of $18.00 per hour for guards - Estimated 2,300 hours of service per year - Guards must be at least 21 years old, pass background and drug screening, and comply with Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners licensing - Contractor provides all labor, supervision, uniforms, materials, equipment, firearms, and ammunition - Relief guards as needed; daily coverage required - Guards must wear state-approved uniforms and carry only agency-approved firearms - Contractor must maintain auditable payroll records and comply with reporting and performance standards - Unique Requirements: - Strict compliance with state licensing, background checks, and drug screening - Minimum wage and payroll transparency requirements - Detailed standards for uniforms, equipment, and firearms - Emergency response and visitor management duties - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; 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 Health (LDH). The contract covers all labor, supervision, uniforms, materials, and equipment necessary to provide licensed armed security guards. Guards are to be stationed on-site Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with a minimum wage of $18.00 per hour. The contract period begins at award and ends June 30, 2027, with options to renew for two additional 12-month periods.

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