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Maryland Department of Human Services

Department of Human Services

Solicitation: Not available
Notice ID: md_maryland-department-of-human-services__IFB 259
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Federal opportunity from Maryland Department of Human Services. Place of performance: MD. Response deadline: Mar 01, 2013.

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Solicitation
md_maryland-department-of-human-services__IFB 259
Performance
MD
Response
Mar 01, 2013, 12:00 AM UTC
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Place of performance
MD
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Department
Maryland Department of Human Services
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Description

Invitation for Bid for Unarmed Guard Services
Date Issued: January 18, 2013 Date Due: March 1, 2013 at 4:00PM EST
DHR AGENCY CONTROL NUMBER:  WCDSS/CS/13-001-S
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Advisory bid range

Pricing and bid posture

medium confidence
$316,256 - $374,822

Contractor-side estimate from visible notice metadata, NAICS/PSC, contract type, schedule hints, and BidPulsar workpaper assumptions. Not an IGCE, incumbent price, award value, or government budget.

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Floor
$316,256
Target
$334,663
Premium
$374,822
Labor
$167,120
Direct
$15,500
Burden
$112,136
Fee + reserve
$39,442
Target $334,663Hybrid workpaper with explicit assumptions4 modeled rows

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Market snapshot

Baseline awarded-market signal across all contracting (sample of 400 recent awards; refreshed periodically).

12-month awarded value
$3,515,334,796
Sector total $3,515,334,796 • Share 100.0%
Live
Median
$350,000
P10–P90
$32,216$3,347,126
Volatility
Volatile200%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
A simple concentration signal, not a forecast.
100.0%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($3,515,334,796)
Deal sizing
$350,000 median
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Signals shown are descriptive of observed awards; not a forecast.

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BidPulsar Analysis

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Executive summary
medium confidencegpt 4o mini

The Maryland Department of Human Services is seeking bids for unarmed guard services through IFB 259, with bids due by March 1, 2013, at 4:00 PM EST. Key documents, including the bid form and standard contract forms, are provided in attachments for review. This opportunity emphasizes the importance of compliance with all specified contract requirements and upholding security standards.

Unarmed guard servicesIFB 259Maryland Department of Human Servicessecurity services
What the buyer is trying to do

The buyer is looking to secure unarmed guard services to enhance security operations within the Maryland Department of Human Services facilities.

Who should pursue this
  • Security companies with experience in unarmed guard services
  • Firms with a proven track record of delivering similar services to government agencies
Work breakdown
  • Review bid requirements in IFB WCDSS_CS_13_001_S
  • Prepare unarmed guard service proposals
  • Complete required bid forms and standard contract documentation
  • Submit bid by the specified deadline
Response package checklist
  • Fully completed bid form
  • Attachments A to E as specified
  • Compliance with deadlines and submission guidelines
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
  • Ensure adherence to IFB terms and conditions
  • Verify that all required forms are included
Pricing strategy
  • Competitive pricing is key; consider local market rates
  • Factor in operational costs and required qualifications for guards
Teaming and subs
  • Consider partnerships with local security firms
  • Look for subcontracting opportunities for staffing needs
Risks and watchouts
  • Potential delays in bid submission leading to disqualification
  • Inaccurate bid form completion resulting in non-compliance
Smart questions to ask
  • What are the specific performance expectations for the guard services?
  • Are there any particular security protocols we need to follow?
Source coverage notes

Some notices publish limited source detail. Confirm these points before final bid/no-bid decisions.

  • Details on the scope of work for unarmed guard services
  • Specific performance metrics required by the buyer
  • List of locations requiring services
  • Clarification on contract duration and renewal options
  • Any previous vendor performance issues
  • Information on the review criteria for bids
  • Budget constraints or funding limits
  • Expectations regarding training or certification for guards
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