IFB #1166310 - Armored Car Services
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- BPM048036
- State
- Maryland
- Responses due
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- NIGP code
- UNSPSC code
Opportunity details come from emma.maryland.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Montgomery County is seeking bids for Armored Car Services through Invitation for Bid (IFB) #1166310, with electronic responses being processed via BidNet's Maryland Purchasing Group platform. The procurement is specifically focused on secure daily pickup, storage, transport, delivery, and deposit of county assets, including cash, coin, and check collections. Vendors must provide comprehensive armored transportation services according to specified times and locations, utilizing properly armored vehicles that meet industry standards and equipped with necessary labor, supervision, vehicles, and insurance. Critical requirements include maintaining operational equipment, providing backup capabilities, and ensuring vehicles do not obstruct crosswalks or pedestrian areas while adhering to traffic regulations. The solicitation requires vendors to demonstrate capability in handling daily asset transportation and occasional coin and currency change orders. The bid is electronically posted on January 14, 2025, with responses due by February 13, 2025, and interested vendors must register through BidNet Direct's platform using the "Limited" registration option at no cost.
No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the solicitation documents. The contract appears open to qualified armored transportation service providers with robust operational capabilities and appropriate insurance coverage. While no incumbent vendors were identified, the procurement suggests a comprehensive service requirement that demands sophisticated logistical and security infrastructure. Vendors must possess specialized armored vehicles, demonstrate consistent operational readiness, and provide comprehensive service integration including vehicle maintenance, fuel, and insurance within their pricing structure. Although a specific budget range was not disclosed, the solicitation indicates a detailed service requirement that would likely require significant operational investments from potential contractors. Interested vendors can obtain additional information by registering on the BidNet platform or contacting their support department at 800-835-4603 for registration assistance.
Opportunity text
This solicitation will be issued through BidNet's Maryland Purchasing Group (https://www.bidnetdirect.com/maryland/montgomerycounty). In the spirit of continuous improvement, Montgomery County utilizes this platform to post solicitations and accept electronic responses from vendors. Registration is required and FREE for all Montgomery County solicitations by selecting the "Limited" option upon registration. IF YOU NEED HELP REGISTERING, please call BidNet Direct's Support Department at 800-835-4603. This Contract is for the secure and safe daily pickup, storage, transport, delivery, and deposit of County assets, including the daily pickup of cash, coin, and checks, with delivery to the banking Contractor designated by the County. These Armored Transportation services must be in accordance with the times and locations listed on the Quotation Sheets attached to the IFB as Attachment I, providing all necessary labor, supervision, services, expertise, vehicles, equipment, materials, and insurance. In addition, the County will require, on an as-needed basis, coin and currency change orders.
The Contractor must have equipment that is in good operational condition at all times and must be able to provide backup equipment that enables the requirements of this contract to continue to be met. The Contractor will be responsible for providing vehicles, gas, maintenance, and insurance, and its pricing must include all of these service components. All vehicles used for services provided under the contract shall be properly armored and equipped for the services to be performed. No standard street vehicles such as non-armored automobiles, vans, or light trucks shall be used; only armored vehicles meeting the standards of the accepted industry definition of such vehicles will be acceptable. When making pickups and drop-offs, Contractor's vehicles may not block any crosswalks or pedestrian access areas, and must obey all traffic and parking regulations while on County premises.
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