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Maryland Department of Human Services

Department of Human Services

Solicitation: Not available
Notice ID: md_maryland-department-of-human-services__unarmed-guard-services-somerset-county-dss
Contract snapshot

Federal opportunity from Maryland Department of Human Services. Place of performance: MD.

Source
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Solicitation
md_maryland-department-of-human-services__unarmed-guard-services-somerset-county-dss
Performance
MD
Response
No due date posted
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Place of performance
MD
Contracting office
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Point of Contact

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Agency & Office

Department
Maryland Department of Human Services
Agency
Not available
Subagency
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Contracting Office Address
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Applicable wage determinations

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Best fitDavis-Baconstate match
MD20260031 (Rev 1)
Published May 18, 2026Maryland • Baltimore
63 occupation rates available in the full WD.
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MD20260031 (Rev 1)
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Published May 18, 2026Maryland • Baltimore
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TRUCK DRIVER (WATER)
Base $29.39Fringe $10.51
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TRUCK DRIVER (TACK/TAR TRUCK)
Base $29.39Fringe $10.51
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TRUCK DRIVER (LOWBOY)
Base $29.68Fringe $10.51
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MD20260032 (Rev 1)
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Published May 18, 2026Maryland • Calvert
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TRUCK DRIVER (TANDEM)
Base $31.50Fringe $6.30
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TRUCK DRIVER (TACK/TAR TRUCK)
Base $30.50Fringe $6.80
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TRUCK DRIVER (LOWBOY)
Base $31.00Fringe $6.80
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MD20260003 (Rev 1)
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Published May 18, 2026Maryland • Caroline, Kent, Talbot
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OF BASIC HOURLY RATE FOR 6 MONTHS TO 5 YEARS OF SERVICE AS VACATION PAY CREDIT
Base $58.81Fringe $38.44
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SHEET METAL WORKER
Base $21.16Fringe $9.99
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PAINTER: BRUSH AND ROLLER
Base $11.31Fringe $0.00
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MD20260067 (Rev 1)
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Published May 18, 2026Maryland • Queen Anne's
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SOFT FLOOR LAYER (CARPET)
Base $34.12Fringe $14.64
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SPRINKLER FITTER (FIRE SPRINKLERS)
Base $26.06Fringe $6.52
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SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT INSTALLATION ONLY)
Base $18.82Fringe $1.20
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Description

REV. Questions? Email emma.helpdesk@maryland.gov
This Quick Reference Guide (QRG) is designed to help you understand how to respond to a double envelope RFP in eMMA.1. Log in using the email and password populated from the Registration page.
OVERVIEW
Logging in –eMMA Homepage
02 Aug 20191Responding to SolicitationseMMA Quick Reference Guide
Responding to Solicitations (Double Envelope)
2. Click ”Sourcing" on the top ribbon; then click “My Solicitations.”

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3. From your list of Open Solicitations, choose the one you want to respond to by clicking the title.
Responding to Solicitations (Double Envelope) continued
02 Aug 20192Responding to SolicitationseMMA Quick Reference Guide
4. Confirm that you will Respond to the Solicitation by clicking the corresponding radio button5. Click “Submit”.

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6. Start Preparing your Response by clicking “Prepare Response” on the left hand side of the screen.
Preparing Response (Double Envelope)
02 Aug 20193Responding to SolicitationseMMA Quick Reference Guide
7. Label your Solicitation Response and add a Description.8. Upload any Supporting Technical Documents for the Technical Envelope, and any Supporting Financial Documents to the Financial Envelope.9. Click Save.

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10. Click the Technical Questionnaire Tab.11. View number of questions/answers in Blue.12. Submit your response in the “Answer Box”.13. Click Save when finished.
02 Aug 20194Responding to SolicitationseMMA Quick Reference Guide
Technical Questionnaire (Double Envelope)
Pricing (Double Envelope)14. Click on the Pricing Tab.15. Export Pricing Form, complete, then upload by clicking or dragging file.16. Click Save when finished.

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02 Aug 20195Responding to SolicitationseMMA Quick Reference Guide
Q&A Forum (Double Envelope)17. Click on Q&A Forum Tab.18. Click New Message.19. Type your message in the box that appears to the right, filling in all required fields.20. Click Send to Send your message to the selected recipients.
Managing Response Team (Double Envelope)21. Click the Manage Response Team tab22. Add contacts by either Selecting from the drop down box, or Creating a new Contact23. Click Save once you are finished

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02 Aug 20196Responding to SolicitationseMMA Quick Reference Guide
Submitting Your Response (Double Envelope)24. Click Validate and Submit.
Submitting Your Response (Double Envelope)25. Double check that all information is correct, then click “Yes, Submit”.

Advisory bid range

Pricing and bid posture

high 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

This advisory bid range is visible page text for contractors and search engines: it summarizes the modeled floor, target, and premium bid posture for this solicitation.

Market snapshot

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

12-month awarded value
$3,516,281,615
Sector total $3,516,281,615 • Share 100.0%
Live
Median
$350,000
P10–P90
$32,459$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%($3,516,281,615)
Deal sizing
$350,000 median
Use as a pricing centerline.
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Signals shown are descriptive of observed awards; not a forecast.

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BidPulsar Analysis

A practical, capture-style breakdown of fit, requirements, risks, and next steps.

Updated: Feb 16, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
medium confidencegpt 4o mini

The Maryland Department of Human Services is seeking proposals for unarmed guard services in Somerset County. This solicitation involves a double envelope RFP format as detailed in the provided Quick Reference Guide and includes specific technical and financial document requirements before submission. Interested contractors must navigate the eMMA platform to respond effectively within the outlined process.

Unarmed guard servicesSomerset Countysecurity procurementMaryland Department of Human Services
What the buyer is trying to do

To procure unarmed guard services for the Somerset County Department of Social Services, ensuring safety and security at their facilities.

Who should pursue this
  • Security firms with experience in providing unarmed guard services.
  • Companies familiar with public sector contracting in Maryland.
Work breakdown
  • Review the Quick Reference Guide for submission instructions.
  • Prepare technical and financial envelopes as per the requirements.
  • Submit responses via the eMMA platform by designated deadlines.
Response package checklist
  • Technical Proposal
  • Financial Proposal
  • Completed Bid Form
  • Security Incident Report Template
  • Walk Through Affidavit
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
  • Follow double envelope submission requirements as outlined in the QRG.
  • Ensure all supporting documents are accurately uploaded.
Pricing strategy
  • Provide competitive pricing while ensuring coverage of all operational costs associated with unarmed guard services.
Teaming and subs
  • Consider teaming with local firms that have a better understanding of community needs and compliance requirements.
Risks and watchouts
  • Non-compliance with the submission format could lead to disqualification.
  • Inadequate preparation time for submitting the required documents.
Smart questions to ask
  • What specific qualifications or certifications are required for guard personnel?
  • Are there any special security protocols or training needed according to the buyer's standards?
Source coverage notes

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

  • Exact response deadline is not provided.
  • Details on the scope of services required (e.g., number of guards, hours).
  • Specific criteria for evaluating technical proposals is unclear.
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