Opportunity

Louisiana Procurement and Contract Network #3000026514

Armed Security Guard Services for Louisiana Department of Health, Region 9

Posted

July 17, 2026

Respond By

August 04, 2026

Identifier

3000026514

NAICS

561612

This opportunity seeks armed security guard services for the Louisiana Department of Health - Medical Vendor Administration, Region 9, in Lake Charles, LA. - Government Buyer: - Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), Medical Vendor Administration, Region 9 - Managed by the State of Louisiana, Office of State Procurement - Scope of Services: - Provision of one licensed, armed security guard on-site Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm - Estimated 2,200 service hours annually - Guards must perform visitor screening, emergency response, maintain logs, enforce regulations, and provide general security - Guards must wear approved uniforms and carry agency-supplied firearms - Key Requirements: - Bidders must be licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners - Guards must pass background checks, drug screenings, and meet training standards - Minimum wage for guards is $18.00 per hour, with specified holiday and overtime rates - Proof of insurance and compliance with all state laws required - No specific OEMs or product manufacturers are named; this is a service-based procurement - Contract Details: - Initial period is one year from award through June 30, 2027 - Two optional 12-month renewals, not to exceed 36 months total - Award to 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 Health - Medical Vendor Administration, Region 9. The contract covers all labor, supervision, uniforms, materials, and equipment necessary to provide licensed armed security guard services. The service includes one armed guard stationed on-site Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm at LDH-Calcasieu, Lake Charles, LA. The initial contract period is for one year with the option to renew for two additional 12-month periods, not to exceed 36 months in total.

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