Opportunity
Charles County #245286
Charles County Alarm Monitoring, Maintenance, and Testing Services for Government Facilities
Posted
April 02, 2026
Respond By
May 07, 2026
Identifier
245286
NAICS
561621, 238210, 238290
Charles County, Maryland is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive alarm system services for county government facilities. - Government Buyer: - County Commissioners of Charles County, Maryland - Services Requested: - 24/7 alarm monitoring for burglar, fire, cellular, and elevator alarms - Ongoing maintenance and repair of existing alarm systems - Installation of alarm systems as needed, using existing equipment - Annual fire alarm testing at all covered facilities - Requirements: - Monitoring must be performed in a UL certified central station - Contractor must be a registered and UL certified alarm monitoring company in Maryland - No conversion to proprietary alarm systems is allowed; existing equipment must be used - Compliance with all applicable laws, including the Maryland Campaign Finance Reform Act - Contract may be awarded by item, in aggregate, or in any combination - Submission of experience documentation, bonds, insurance, and other legal documents required - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named in the solicitation - Notable Details: - Services cover a wide range of county facilities, including government buildings, courthouses, senior centers, recreation centers, and parks - Emphasis on non-proprietary solutions and use of existing alarm infrastructure
Description
The County Commissioners of Charles County are requesting sealed bids from qualified contractors for 24/7 alarm monitoring, maintenance, repair, installation, and additional services. This includes burglar and fire alarms at various county government facilities such as government buildings, courthouses, senior centers, recreation centers, parks, and other facilities throughout the county. Annual fire alarm testing is also required. Bidders must be registered and UL certified alarm monitoring companies in Maryland, with monitoring performed in a UL certified central station.