Armed Security Guard Services

The government authority located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is seeking armed security guard services to secure its premises and ensure the safety of its staff and customers. The agency requires guards to remain awake and alert at all times, occupy their designated work stations ready for duty, and prevent unauthorized personnel from entering the premises. Guards must track their entry and departure times using a time clock or an agency-provided log book, which must be submitted to the agency point of contact once fully completed. The scope of work requires guards to read all entries from the previous shift to stay informed of any recent problems or incidents. Guards must confer with the agency point of contact or the relieved guard for special instructions, and they must maintain open communication lines with the contractor, the agency, and the Office of State Procurement. The agency requires guards to possess the ability to restrain and detain persons as necessary and to appear in court to testify regarding incidents occurring in and around the location. Guards must adhere to miscellaneous requirements, including no smoking outside of designated areas and no disturbance of office areas unless permitted. The standard work schedule consists of an eight-hour shift from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with a 30-minute lunch period where the guard may leave the post but must remain on the premises. The agency reserves the right to adjust these hours in accordance with office operating hours and will provide notice to the contractor of any changes. The contract period will span one year. Eligibility is restricted to onshore vendors within the United States, and all work must be performed onsite. The agency is looking for proposals to determine the budget, and no specific key dates are provided in the source.