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Canine Contraband Detection Services

Jessup, MarylandMaryland, USADue Thursday, October 22, 2026
Client
Jessup, Maryland
RFP Number
EXTRA-77345
Posted
10/2/2026
Category
Professional, Consulting, Administrative or Management Support Services
Budget
Looking for Proposals
NAICS
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Set-aside
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Contact
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Description

AI Generated

The Maryland Department of Health, Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center, requires a vendor to provide canine contraband detection services in Jessup, MD. The requested scope includes conducting a minimum of two scheduled full-facility canine sweeps per quarter across all hospital wards, grounds, and administrative areas, as well as providing on-call sweep coverage for specific incidents as requested by Security. All handlers and canines must be properly licensed, certified in narcotics and contraband detection according to state or national standards, and compliant with health and vaccination requirements. Eligibility is limited to USA onshore organizations certified as small business vendors under the Maryland Governor’s Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs Small Business Reserve Program, though this designation may be removed if no small businesses show interest. Bidders must register with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation and submit bids digitally online via eMarylandMarketplace Advantage under solicitation BPM059096. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 14, 2026, and all questions must be submitted by October 16, 2026.

Key solicitation details

AI-extracted from BPM059096_Canine_Contraband_Detection_Svc_RFB.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.

Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center is seeking a qualified vendor to provide canine contraband detection services. The procurement is designated as a Small Business Reserve procurement and covers a maximum-security psychiatric hospital. Eligible bidders must be certified small businesses under Maryland law and registered canine handlers.

Issued by
Maryland Department of Health (MDH), Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center (CTPHC)
How to submit
Electronic via eMMA
Submission details
Bids may only be submitted via eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) in one submission following the Quick Reference Guides. Hand delivery is not permitted.
Contract term
One (1) year base period commencing upon Notice to Proceed, with no option periods.
Estimated value
Not to exceed $50,000.00 for the term of the contract.
Set-aside
Small Business Reserve Procurement
Place of performance
Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center, 8450 Dorsey Run Rd., Jessup, MD 20794
Insurance and bonding
Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 aggregate; Crime/Employee Theft Insurance of $1,000,000 per loss ($10,000 max retention); Worker's Compensation of $1,000,000 per occurrence. State listed as additional insured.
Funding
COMAR 21.05.07 (State of Maryland Small Procurement method); No Federal Funding

How proposals are evaluated

Most Favorable Bid Price (lowest responsive bid from a responsible bidder)

Scope of work

  • Conduct a minimum of two scheduled full-facility canine contraband detection sweeps per quarter
  • Provide on-call sweep coverage beyond the quarterly minimum as requested by CTPHC Security
  • Ensure canine handlers are certified, licensed, and trained for narcotics and contraband detection
  • Utilize certified canines capable of detecting marijuana, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, synthetic cannabinoids, fentanyl, and opioids
  • Submit a written report within twenty-four hours upon completion of each sweep or service request
  • Maintain all service records for a minimum of seven years past the contract term

Minimum qualifications

  • Bidder or subcontractors registered as a Canine Handler with the Maryland Department of State Police
  • Copy of license issued by the Department of State Police
  • Copy of state or county Business License
  • Copy of registration and licensing of all canines performing work under the contract
  • At least 3 references corroborating a total of at least 3 years of experience in institutional, correctional, or healthcare security settings

Documents to include with the bid

  • Bid form with appropriate pricing
  • Transmittal letter prepared on Bidder's business stationery and signed by an authorized officer
  • At least three (3) references
  • List of all contracts with any entity of the State of Maryland currently performing or completed within the last 5 years
  • Minimum Qualifications documentation
  • Signed Addenda (if posted)

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