How to bid on alarm monitoring services for Douglas County Government

What Douglas County is buying

Douglas County Government is seeking bids for fire, burglar and panic alarm monitoring at designated county facilities. The solicitation is an Invitation for Bid from the Department of Facilities, Fleet & Emergency Support Services.

The initial term runs from January 1, 2027, to January 1, 2028, with four one-year extension options.

Key dates and the deadline

Questions are due November 7, 2026. The bid deadline is December 3, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET.

Submit your response through BidNet Direct, or as the notice directs, before the closing time. The solicitation materials do not state what happens after the deadline.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity may suit companies that provide fire, burglar and panic alarm monitoring services and can serve designated county facilities. The County requests bids from responsible and highly qualified companies.

How to access and submit your bid

Open the solicitation on BidNet Direct using the “View original source” option. The title and dates are public; a free vendor account is required to view the full notice, documents and addenda.

Review the solicitation documents and any addenda, then submit through BidNet Direct or follow the submission instructions in the notice. Allow time to complete the portal steps before the deadline.

Prepare a careful response

Read the full notice and documents closely so your bid addresses the requested fire, burglar and panic alarm monitoring services for the designated facilities. Check addenda for updates before submitting.

Send questions by November 7, 2026, if you need clarification. Before submission, confirm that your response is complete and that you have followed the instructions in the notice.