Armed Guard Services for Louisiana State - Bid 3000026434 - LA IFB 2026

Bid #3000026434. Contact: doa-osphelpdesk@la.gov. State Procurement, Louisiana. The State of Louisiana is seeking bids for armed security guard services at the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum. The contract is for one year with potential for two one-year. Due Jul 14 (6 days left).

What this bid is about

The State of Louisiana is seeking bids for armed security guard services at the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum. The contract is for one year with potential for two one-year renewals. Services include providing a dedicated armed guard during operating hours and being available for additional hours or emergency response. Bidders must be licensed and have at least three years of experience.

About this solicitation

State Procurement Open solicitation: *Fax Bid* Armed Guard Services - LSEM (3000026434). Department: 107001

Bid documents

The agency published these 4 documents with the solicitation:

  • 9027500.pdf
  • 9027500-01.docx
  • 9027500-02.docx
  • 9027500-03.docx

Bid summary

State Procurement issued this security opportunity in Louisiana, referenced as solicitation number 3000026434. It was published on June 30, 2026, and responses are due by July 14, 2026. Questions can be directed to doa-osphelpdesk@la.gov.

Public procurement context

State Procurement in Louisiana is using this solicitation to procure security work. Public buyers typically advertise this kind of work as an Invitation for Bids (IFB), Request for Proposals (RFP), or Request for Qualifications (RFQ), depending on whether the selection is price-driven, qualifications-driven, or both. Bidders responding to a security solicitation in Louisiana are generally expected to provide proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage, hold any state license or trade certification required for the scope of work, and post performance and payment bonds for contracts above the agency's threshold.

Contracts of this type are usually awarded under the issuing agency's published procurement rules, with bid bond, performance bond, and reference requirements set in the solicitation documents. PublicBidSearch indexes this solicitation alongside other open bids in Louisiana so contractors and vendors can compare active opportunities by category, agency, or location without monitoring each procurement portal individually.

How to respond to this IFB

To submit a bid for this IFB, review the full solicitation documents for State Procurement's exact scope of work, submission format, and any mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit. Responses must be received before the July 14, 2026 deadline — public agencies routinely reject late submissions regardless of cause. Confirm how the agency accepts responses — through an electronic procurement portal, as a sealed hard-copy bid, or by email — because the required method varies by agency and a non-conforming submission can be disqualified. Direct questions about scope or specifications to doa-osphelpdesk@la.gov before the agency's question cut-off date. Vendors that have not previously contracted with State Procurement should confirm whether registration on the agency's vendor system is required to be eligible for award.

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