Armed Security Guard Services

The State of Arkansas, Office of State Procurement, is seeking bids for Armed Security Guard Services for the Arkansas Department of Education. The contract will be for one year, with the option to renew for up to six additional years. The successful bidder will provide armed security guards to the Arch Ford Education Building in Little Rock, AR. The guards will be responsible for protecting the safety of state employees and clients, as well as maintaining order and security on the premises. The bidder must meet all the requirements outlined in the solicitation, including having a Private Security Officer (PSO) license issued by the Arkansas State Police. Some key points of the contract include: • Providing one armed security guard for the ground floor security post of the Arch Ford Education Building • Maintaining a guard log that lists incident reports, special instructions, and other information as requested by ADE-DESE • Complying with ADE-DESE building regulations regarding who is allowed to enter or leave the grounds and building • Protecting the safety of state employees and clients from crimes attempted on state property • Responding to ADE-DESE inquiries within one hour of initial contact regarding any armed security guard related issue(s)