Department of Human Services
Federal opportunity from Maryland Department of Human Services. Place of performance: MD. Response deadline: Dec 24, 2018.
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Description
Small Procurement Solicitation For Unarmed Security Guard Services
AGENCY CONTROL NUMBER:
ACDSS/LGA-19-001-S
Bid Due Date:
December 24, 2018 at 11:00 AM
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ACDSS-LGA 19-001-S- DHS-Small-Procurement-Solicitation-Model(16)-2 (2).doc
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Bid Form-Allegany County Unarmed Guard Services 12.11.18 (3).xlsx
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DHS 615 -Attachment A-Small Procurement Services Contract.doc
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Exhibit 1-Incident Report.pdf
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Exhibit 2-Walk-Thur.pdf
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Exhibit 3 -Security Guard General Orders (3).pdf
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The Maryland Department of Human Services is soliciting small procurement bids for unarmed security guard services, with bids due by December 24, 2018, at 11:00 AM. The contract number for this procurement is ACDSS/LGA-19-001-S. Proposers should refer to the attached solicitation documents for detailed requirements and compliance information.
The buyer aims to secure unarmed security guard services to enhance safety and security within its operational facilities.
- Businesses experienced in providing security services
- Companies familiar with government procurement processes
- Firms with a track record of compliance and documentation
- Review solicitation requirements in ACDSS-LGA 19-001-S document
- Prepare a compliance checklist against the requirements
- Develop a pricing strategy for the service offering
- Gather necessary attachments and forms for submission
- Completed bid form
- Proof of relevant security experience
- Compliance with general orders document
- Signed procurement services contract
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
- Ensure adherence to security guard general orders
- Complete incident report protocols as outlined
- Verification of insurance and bonding requirements
- Competitive pricing compared to local providers
- Consider proposals with cost breakdowns for transparency
- Evaluate manpower vs. service quality balance
- Potential alliance with local security firms for broader resource availability
- Subcontracting options for specialized security needs
- Failure to meet submission deadlines
- Inadequate experience leading to disqualification
- Misinterpretation of solicitation requirements
- What specific qualifications are required for the security personnel?
- Are there any restrictions on subcontracting?
- Can additional services be offered beyond initial requirements?
Some notices publish limited source detail. Confirm these points before final bid/no-bid decisions.
- No specific details on the period of performance
- Lack of information regarding the number of guards required
- Unclear if there are geographic limitations for service provision
- No explicit criteria for evaluating proposals
- Missing details about prior experience expectations
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