H-27-228K

The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) is soliciting bids for unarmed security services at the District 4 Headquarters in Barling, Arkansas. The primary objective of this contract is to protect ARDOT property, equipment, and assets from theft, fire, vandalism, and injury. The scope of work involves staffing the Guard Station in the District Headquarters Building reception area for shifts ranging from 8 to 15 hours, with an estimated annual requirement of 6,400 hours. Key responsibilities include performing hourly security checks at specified locations, monitoring systems for the Bobby Hopper Tunnel, verifying identification for after-hours entry, and maintaining a detailed Events Log of all activities. The contract expires on October 30, 2027, with the possibility of up to six one-year extensions. To be eligible, the contractor must maintain an office within a 70-mile radius of the District 4 Headquarters and provide proof of Workers' Compensation, Public Liability and Property Damage Insurance, and insurance for breakage or pilferage, with all assigned employees being bonded. Award evaluation is based on the best bid, considering the total cost for the base year and six renewal years, as well as the contractor's references, training programs, and personnel experience. Bidders must also comply with various state certifications regarding illegal immigrant restrictions, boycott restrictions, and scrutinized company status.