Department of Human Services
Federal opportunity from Maryland Department of Human Services. Place of performance: MD.
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Unarmed Security Guards – Anne Arundel County Office of Child Support Enforcement
AGENCY CONTROL NUMBER: CSEA/AAOCS-16-001-S
Issue Date: May 20, 2016
Due Date for Bids: May 26, 2016 at 3:00 PM EST
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AAOCSE Small Procurement--Security Guards 4 Month (3) (3).doc
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Attachment A--Bid Form (3).doc
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Attachment B--Company Profile Form (7).doc
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Attachment C--Small Procurement Services Contract (3).doc
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The Maryland Department of Human Services is seeking bids for unarmed security guard services at the Anne Arundel County Office of Child Support Enforcement. The bidding process is open from May 20, 2016, with a deadline for submissions set for May 26, 2016, at 3:00 PM EST. This small procurement will last for a period of four months, and interested vendors must provide specific documentation as outlined in the provided attachments.
The buyer is looking to secure unarmed security services to ensure safety and compliance within the facility at the Anne Arundel County Office of Child Support Enforcement.
- Companies with experience in providing unarmed security services.
- Vendors registered in Maryland with relevant qualifications.
- Providers who have completed similar security contracts for government agencies.
- Review and understand the scope of security services required.
- Prepare and submit Bid Form.
- Complete and submit Company Profile Form.
- Review Small Procurement Services Contract and ensure compliance.
- Completed Bid Form (Attachment A).
- Completed Company Profile Form (Attachment B).
- Signed Small Procurement Services Contract (Attachment C).
- Proof of agency registrations or licenses.
- Past performance references.
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- Follow all adherence standards outlined in the Small Procurement Services Contract.
- Ensure security personnel meet state requirements and training qualifications.
- Consider competitive pricing to align with small procurement provisions.
- Evaluate costs based on labor and any necessary supplies for services.
- Consider partnering with local firms specializing in security services.
- Evaluate subcontractors who can assist in providing additional manpower if needed.
- Risk of late proposal submission due to the short timeframe.
- Potential challenges in understanding contract compliance.
- Inadequate resources to fulfill the contract obligations.
- What specific security measures or protocols should be followed?
- Are there any expected challenges that previous vendors have faced?
- What are the criteria for evaluating the success of the security services?
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- Details on the qualifications expected from security personnel.
- Clarification on any mandatory pre-bid meetings or site visits.
- Exact performance metrics for the security services required.
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