Description
The State of Maine’s Department of Public Safety is seeking applications from eligible law‑enforcement agencies or local governments to upgrade, secure, and track firearms relinquished under the Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program. Funding may be used for physical storage improvements, tracking software, and gun‑lock devices, with a total pool of $743,239 and an anticipated service period from late 2026 through September 2027. Successful applicants will be reimbursed for approved expenses and must submit quarterly progress reports and performance‑measurement data.
• Eligible entities: state, county, municipal police, sheriff’s offices, cities, towns, counties, and qualifying tribal governments.
• Scope of work includes secure storage facility upgrades, acquisition of ADA‑compliant tracking technology, and purchase of gun‑lock safety devices.
• Budget proposals must be realistic, comply with allowable costs, and remain valid for 180 days; evaluation will weight qualifications (30 %), technical approach (45 %) and budget (25 %).