AMD1 RFP 202508126 .docx

This is a Solicitation Amendment issued by the State of Maine Department of Health and Human Services for security services at Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center in Bangor and Riverview Psychiatric Center in Augusta under RFP #202508126. The amendment revises the proposal submission deadline to March 11, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. local time. The procurement seeks comprehensive staffed security officer services and electronic security monitoring systems for two psychiatric facilities, with Dorothea Dix requiring 416 hours per week of coverage and Riverview requiring 440 hours per week. All security officers must complete mandatory training in CPR, first aid, behavioral response, management of aggressive behavior, and de-escalation techniques, and must pass comprehensive background checks. The initial contract period runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028, with two optional renewal periods extending through June 30, 2031. Written questions are due February 20, 2026, and proposals must be submitted through the Vendor Self Service System.

Proposals will be evaluated on a 100-point scale comprising 25 points for organization qualifications and experience, 25 points for proposed services, and 50 points for cost. Bidders must submit all-inclusive mark-up rate cost proposals covering recruitment, payroll processing, record keeping, security system operations, training, and performance management, and must provide financial statements for the past three years and demonstrate relevant experience through three project examples. Bidders assume all costs for background checks, immunization documentation, training materials, uniforms with duty belts, and replacement officer hiring. The bidder must integrate with an electronic security monitoring system equivalent to or greater than VSA Track Tik. Payment terms are net 30 upon receipt of accurate invoices. No incumbent vendor, budget range, or estimated contract value is specified, and the State will not accept best and final offers, expecting all bidders to submit their best pricing with their initial proposal. The Department anticipates making one award from this solicitation.