Security Services – Arkansas Department of Transportation – District 4 Headquarters

The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) is soliciting sealed electronic bids to provide unarmed security guard services for its District 4 Headquarters in Barling, Arkansas. The contractor must supply 24‑hour coverage (guards on‑site during non‑business hours and performing hourly security checks), manage visitor access, operate telephone and radio communications, monitor the Bobby Hopper Tunnel video system, and maintain detailed event logs. All personnel must be vetted, bonded, and carry appropriate insurance; the contract is initially for one year (Nov 1 2026 – Oct 31 2027) with the option to renew annually for up to six additional years, provided hourly rates do not exceed the renewal rates set for each year. Bids must be accompanied by a $500 bid bond and a $1,000 performance bond, and all required certifications (including illegal‑immigrant and boycott certifications) must be submitted. • Unarmed security guard services covering ≈ 6,400 hours per year at District 4 Headquarters (Fort Smith, AR). • Mandatory insurance, bonding, background checks and drug‑test documentation for each guard. • Contract term: 1 year with up to six one‑year renewals; bid/bond requirements and strict compliance with Arkansas Executive Order 98‑04.