Specifications include, but are not limited to: The contractor must provide security guards that meet all of the following minimum qualifications. The agency reserves the right to interview and accept or reject any security guard(s) prior to being assigned by the contractor. Armed: The guard must be at least 21 years of age if registered armed. Unarmed: The security guard must be at least 18 years of age if registered unarmed, or if registered to carry a baton. In accordance with Louisiana revised statutes 37:3270-3298, all bidders eligible for award must be licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners prior to award. Contact the board at (225) 272-2310. The agency and/or the Office of State Procurement have the right to verify with the Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners that the contractor's guards are registered and have proper training. If the board finds the guards are not registered and trained properly, the contract may be cancelled, and guard(s) must leave the state facility immediately. Registration cards issued by the Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners must be in the security guard's possession at all times when on duty at the agency. Security Personnel: In all cases, the agency expects the contractor to assign its best qualified and performing personnel to this contract. The agency shall assume that poorly qualified and poorly performing personnel are failures of the contractor to perform adequately. Security guards shall wear appropriate uniforms that have been approved by the Louisiana State Board of Private Security Examiners and that are clean, pressed, and well-maintained. The contractor must assist his personnel to ensure proper alterations are completed, uniform belts, and appropriate type of shoes are correct. Shoes should be comfortable, slip-resistant and closed-toe. The contractor shall be responsible for furnishing a minimum of two (2) complete seasonal uniforms, which are well-maintained, and without rips and frays, at no additional expense to the state. The State will not be involved in issues regarding cost/payment of uniforms, belts, etc. for guards. Security guards will not report to their position in a combination of uniform and civilian clothing, with torn or frayed uniforms, or with hems out of trousers. Screening Requirements: Agency has a right to request drug testing at no additional cost to the state for all guards by a certified laboratory, according to Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) guidelines. The report shall identify drugs/metabolites tested for, whether positive or negative. The report shall also indicate the date and time of specimen collection, the date received by the laboratory, and the date and time reported. The agency reserves the right to request additional drug screens for security guards for reasonable cause. Any security guard who tests positive on any drug screen shall be immediately dismissed. The State of Louisiana reserves the right to request that the contractor provide the Office of State Procurement employee drug testing results at no additional cost to the State. Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining satisfactory standards of employee competency, conduct, appearance, and integrity, and shall be responsible for taking such disciplinary action with respect to his employees as may be necessary. Reporting Requirements: The contractor may be required to submit monthly shift sheets to the agency. The contractor must maintain complete and accurate records to substantiate services provided to the agency. The contractor's records must document a) name of security guard providing service; b) date service provided; and c) time/shift service was provided. The agency reserves the right to request additional reports, which contain documented proof that the requirements as stated herein are being complied with. On a periodic basis, and/or at the request of the agency, the contractor shall conduct an examination and review of the security guard's performance while on duty. A written report shall be submitted to the agency and shall contain the following information regarding the examination and review: a) findings of compliance inspections; b) documented information, such as the date; c) security guard's name; and d) comments regarding the security guard's performance.
