Arkansas Department Of Transportation Ardot #H-27-228K

Unarmed security guard services for ARDOT District Four Headquarters Complex

ARDOT is seeking hourly, unarmed security guard services for its District Four Headquarters Complex in Barling, Arkansas. - Government buyer: Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT), Equipment and Procurement Division. - Service requested: Security coverage for the District Four Headquarters Complex, including property and personnel protection, access control, security checks, event logging, communications, and emergency and traffic support. - Guards will also monitor and operate Bobby Hopper Tunnel systems and the complex video system. - Shifts may range from 8 to 15 hours, as needed; ARDOT estimates approximately 6,400 service hours per year. - Important requirements: Guards must be unarmed and complete ARDOT training before working alone. The contractor must provide references, employee background-check and drug-test documentation, and insurance. A $500 bid bond and $1,000 performance bond are required. - Term: One initial year, with up to six additional one-year renewals by mutual agreement. - OEMs and named vendors: None identified; no products or product part numbers are requested.

Description

The Arkansas Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for security services at the District Four Headquarters Complex at 808 Frontier Road in Barling, Arkansas. Services are to be provided from November 1, 2026 through October 31, 2027, with the option for mutually agreed annual renewals for six additional years. Bidders must be providers of guard and security personnel, submit references and company information, and arrange an inspection of the service area. A $500 bid bond is required, and the successful bidder must provide a $1,000 performance bond.

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