Department of Human Services
Federal opportunity from Maryland Department of Human Services. Place of performance: MD. Response deadline: Dec 28, 2021.
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Description
Small Procurement Solicitation for Unarmed Security Guard Services
AGENCY CONTROL NUMBER:
ACDSS/LGA-22-001-S
Issue Date:
12/17/2021
Proposal Due Date:
12/28/2021 – at 5:00 PM
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ACDSS-LGA-21-002-S-DHS-Small-Procurement-Solicitation-7-2.doc
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BidPulsar Analysis
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The Maryland Department of Human Services is soliciting proposals for unarmed security guard services under the small procurement solicitation ACDSS/LGA-22-001-S, with a proposal due date of December 28, 2021, at 5:00 PM. This opportunity aims to secure reliable security services, crucial for maintaining safety and order in department facilities. Interested bidders should review the attached documents for detailed submission requirements and scope of services.
The buyer aims to procure unarmed security guard services to ensure safety and security at specified locations governed by the Maryland Department of Human Services.
- Security firms with experience in unarmed services
- Businesses within Maryland seeking small procurement contracts
- Bidders familiar with government contracting procedures
- Review procurement documents
- Prepare proposals using the bid form
- Submit proposals by the due date
- Attend any required pre-proposal meetings or walkthroughs
- Ensure compliance with specified security service standards
- Completed bid form
- Profile of the company
- List of references
- Proof of insurance and licensing
- Any required affidavits or documentation
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
- Ensure compliance with state regulations regarding security services
- Follow the provided templates for bid submissions
- Meet all deadlines for submission requirements
- Consider competitive pricing within local market rates for security services
- Factor in potential operational costs and overhead
- Evaluate pricing structure based on service hours and locations
- Fostering partnerships with local security firms can enhance proposals
- Evaluating subcontractors for specialized services could provide a competitive edge
- Potential for low response rates due to the small procurement nature
- Understanding and meeting specific security standards set by the agency
- Risk of missing compliance details in submissions due to complex requirements
- What specific locations will require security services?
- Are there existing security methods that we should integrate with?
- What metrics will be used to measure service performance?
Some notices publish limited source detail. Confirm these points before final bid/no-bid decisions.
- No clarity on specific performance locations for security services
- Absence of detailed scope for the unarmed security responsibilities
- Lack of information regarding security service volume expected
- No insights into the number of guards required
- Missing any stipulations for contract renewals or extensions
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