Old Arbutus/ Catonsville Unarmed Guard- 3 month small procurement

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The state of Maryland, through the Department of General Services, is seeking bids for a 3-month small procurement contract to provide unarmed guard services at the Old Arbutus/Catonsville District Court facility located in Catonsville, Maryland. The contract period is from July 1, 2020 to September 30, 2020, and the contractor will be required to provide 24-hour coverage with an on-site supervisor and multiple guards per shift. Bidders must have at least 3 years of experience providing similar services within the past 5 years and meet various qualifications and training requirements. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for May 12, 2020, and bids are due by May 15, 2020 at 12:00 PM. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest base bid price.

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This contract opportunity has a 5% Minority Business Enterprise participation goal, and small businesses are encouraged to respond. The state has the right to adjust the estimated hours and schedule prior to award based on fund availability. No incumbent vendor information or budget range is provided in the documents. The contract is a small procurement, indicating a value under $25,000, and will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder through a competitive sealed bidding process.