Monitoring & Testing Services: Burglar, Fire, Cellular & Elevator

The County Commissioners of Charles County are seeking bids from qualified contractors for 24/7 alarm monitoring, maintenance, repair, installation, and additional services for burglar and fire alarms at various county government facilities. The contractor must be a registered and Underwriters Laboratory (UL) certified alarm monitoring company in the state of Maryland, and monitoring must be performed in a UL certified central station. The contract will be for a base period of approximately 1 year, with four optional 1-year renewals. The contractor will be responsible for annual testing of fire alarms and must have institutional working knowledge of county facilities, operations, personnel, and operating systems. Some key points to consider include: • The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. • The contractor must provide all necessary equipment, materials, and labor to perform the services. • The contractor must have experience with multiple sites, burglar alarm monitoring, fire alarm monitoring, fire alarm testing, and system installation. • The contractor must comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and standards, including those related to insurance, bonding, and licensing.