IFB PUR 26-015 Vape Detectors

The Board of Education of Prince George's County, Maryland, is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB PUR 26-015) for the delivery and installation of vape detectors to support school facilities and safety operations. The primary beneficiary of this procurement will be the Department of Maintenance Services, though other departments within the Prince George's County Public School system may request these goods and services as needed. The scope of work, as detailed in Part III of the solicitation, encompasses the supply and installation of vape detection equipment designed to identify and deter vaping activities in school buildings. Interested bidders must respond to this IFB with proposals addressing the specifications and requirements outlined in the full solicitation documents. The posting date for this opportunity was March 20, 2026, with a bid due date of April 9, 2026, providing potential respondents approximately three weeks to prepare and submit their proposals. Additional details regarding evaluation criteria, technical specifications, installation requirements, and bidder qualifications are contained within the complete IFB documentation available through the state and local contracting portal.

The solicitation materials do not explicitly detail set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, incumbent vendor information, or specific budget allocations within the summary information provided. Bidders should consult the full IFB documentation to determine whether any federal small business set-asides, minority-owned business enterprise (MBE) certifications, or local preference programs apply to this procurement. Similarly, the complete solicitation should clarify whether existing infrastructure, technology platforms, or previous vendor relationships require integration with the proposed vape detection solution. No award value or budget range has been specified in the available summary; this information is likely contained in the detailed solicitation documents and should be reviewed by prospective bidders to assess project scope and financial requirements.