Armed Security Guard Service

The State of Maryland, through the Department of General Services (DGS) Office of State Procurement, is soliciting bids for Armed Security Guard Services for the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) facility located in Lanham, Maryland. The contract calls for the provision of two (2) armed security guards to work two separate eight-hour shifts, one from 5:45 AM to 2:15 PM and the other from 2:15 PM to 10:15 PM, Monday through Friday. The guards will be responsible for a variety of security duties, including monitoring security cameras, controlling access to the facility, escorting visitors, and responding to emergencies. The contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive bid meeting the specified requirements. The procurement has a due date of February 8, 2022, and the initial contract term will commence upon contract execution, with options to renew.

This solicitation is open to all qualified bidders, with no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is no Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) or Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) subcontractor participation goal, but small businesses may be eligible for a price preference. The current incumbent or contractor is not specified in the provided documents. The budget for this contract is not explicitly stated, but the award will be a firm fixed-price contract.