Description
Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center (a Maryland Department of Health facility) is seeking a small‑business‑certified vendor to provide canine contraband detection services for its 285‑bed maximum‑security psychiatric hospital. The contract is a one‑year indefinite‑quantity agreement with a ceiling of $50,000 and includes scheduled quarterly sweeps plus on‑call coverage. Vendors must have state‑registered canine handlers, certified detection dogs, and meet insurance and security requirements. • Minimum contract value: up to $50,000 for one year • Required services: at least two full‑facility canine sweeps per quarter, plus on‑call sweeps within 24 hours of request • Deliverables: detailed post‑sweep reports within 24 hours, record retention for 7 years • Mandatory qualifications: Maryland State Police canine‑handler registration, national detection certifications, three references, small‑business reserve certification • Insurance: $1 M general liability, $3 M aggregate, workers’ comp, crime insurance • Submission: electronic bid via eMMA by Oct 22 2026 2:00 PM; pre‑bid conference Oct 14 2026; site‑visit request by Oct 13 2026.