Howard County Office of Procurement PlanetBids #RFP-13-2026

Howard County, MD Solicits Security System and Access Control Services

Howard County, Maryland is seeking qualified firms to provide integrated electronic security system (IESS) services for County facilities. - Government Buyer: - Howard County Government, Office of Procurement & Contract Administration - Scope of Work: - Design, installation, maintenance, programming, support, upgrades, and repair of security, access control, and alarm systems - Services cover both hardware and software (server/workstation) components - Includes regular hours (07:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. M-F) and emergency/after-hours response (four-hour response time) - Onsite and remote consultation services for both hardware and software - Estimated Annual Quantities: - 1,200 hours: Hardware services (regular hours) - 300 hours each: Emergency hardware services, software services (regular and emergency), onsite and remote consultation (hardware and software) - Notable Requirements: - Discounts required on equipment and parts for access control and intrusion alarm systems - 15% Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) subcontracting goal for contracts $50,000+ - 1% aspirational goal for Veteran-Owned Business Enterprise participation - Compliance with Howard County Living Wage requirements (rate subject to annual adjustment) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or manufacturers are named; opportunity is open to all qualified vendors - Classification Codes: - NIGP: 91893 (Security/Safety Consulting), 93673 (Security & Access Systems Maintenance & Repair), 98138 (Fire Protection Systems & Supplies Rent/Lease)

Description

Howard County, Maryland is seeking a qualified firm to provide integrated electronic security system (IESS) services. The scope includes design, installation, maintenance, programming, support, upgrades, and repair of security, access control, and alarm systems. The solicitation requires submission of technical and cost proposals electronically, with specific instructions on separating pricing from technical details. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for March 30, 2026, and bids are due by April 15, 2026.

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