Security Improvements at Smithsburg Middle School

This contract concerns the upgrade and installation of security‑related systems (e.g., doors, cameras, alarms, access‑control equipment) at Smithsburg Middle School in Washington County, Maryland. The project was competitively bid through the Washington County Public Schools Purchasing Department, with multiple contractors submitting bids ranging from roughly $106k to $184k. Ultimately, the award was made to Lantz Construction doing business as Building Systems. The work falls under typical institutional construction/renovation scope and likely involves coordination with school facilities staff to enhance safety for students and staff. • Competitive bid attracted at least five qualified contractors, indicating a healthy market for security‑focused construction in the region. • Estimated contract value is on the order of $100‑$185 k, suggesting a modest‑scale renovation rather than a full school rebuild. • The procurement was handled by a county‑level school purchasing office, implying that future similar projects will follow the same public‑sector bidding procedures.