The contract is for fire alarm inspection, installation, maintenance, and repair services for the Howard County Public School System. The contract was awarded to two vendors, Johnson Controls Fire Protection LP and M.C. Dean, Inc., and has a total contract value of up to $250,000 annually. The contract period is for one year and is renewable for five additional one-year periods. The services include inspection, installation, maintenance, and repair of fire alarm systems, and the vendors will alternate for each project. The contract requires a minimum of five years of experience and specialized certifications.