Security Services for Arkansas Department of Transportation District 4 Headquarters

This solicitation seeks a qualified security‑services provider to staff the Arkansas Department of Transportation District 4 Headquarters (Barling, AR) with licensed, bonded guards who will operate 24/7, monitor the Bobby Hopper Tunnel control system, and perform routine security checks, visitor control, and emergency response. The contractor must supply all personnel, maintain a local office within 70 mi, and meet extensive bonding, insurance, and background‑check requirements. The contract is initially for one year (Nov 1 2026 – Oct 31 2027) with the option to extend up to six additional one‑year terms, subject to annual rate adjustments. • Provide continuous on‑site security guard coverage (≈ 6,400 hours per year) including after‑hours tunnel operations. • Submit a single hourly rate covering labor, insurance, bonding, training, and all ancillary costs; rates will be evaluated on a firm‑price basis. • Deliver required certifications (bid bond $500, performance bond $1,000) and adhere to ARDOT’s Standard Bid Conditions, including non‑discrimination, illegal‑immigrant certification, and boycott restrictions.