Cash-in-Transit (Armored Car) Services

Montgomery County (“County”) is seeking proposals for PP-2026-0073, Cash-in-Transit (Armored Car) Services for participating County departments.

Montgomery County is requesting proposals for cash-in-transit armored car services for various County departments.

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, equipment, tools, parts, and materials necessary to provide armored car services in accordance with this solicitation’s terms, conditions, and specifications.

Services shall be provided on the days and at the frequencies requested by each department, except when the department is closed. Service will not be required on County holidays unless requested by the department.

The Contractor shall pick up money, checks, securities, and other property (collectively, “deposits”) at the locations identified in this solicitation and deliver them to the designated financial institution or other receiving location. Pickup times may be adjusted by Montgomery County in coordination with the Contractor.

If a participating department elects to use a third-party smart safe, the Contractor shall provide pickup service from the smart safe.

The Contractor shall provide special on-call pickups when requested by the County. Routes shall be completed in a timely manner so deposits can be credited to the County in time to earn interest on the day of pickup. [...]

The Contractor shall provide receipt books or other tracking methods as needed by the departments. The Contractor shall accept each securely sealed package and issue a receipt. [...]

The Contractor shall provide armed, uniformed, properly licensed guards who are trained and experienced in armored car pickup and delivery services. [...]

All vehicles used to perform the services shall be properly armored and equipped for the work. Standard non-armored automobiles, vans, or trucks may not be used.

The Contractor shall submit separate invoices to each department. Invoices for multiple departments shall not be combined.

Proposals are due electronically through the County's OpenGov Procurement portal. Proposals are due before **1:30 pm** on **Wednesday, December 2, 2026**. [...]

The initial term of the contract will be for Three (3) years, commencing Upon execution. The contract may be extended for up to Two (2) additional one (1)-year terms- contingent upon the following:

• Approval by the Board of County Commissioners;
• Satisfactory contract performance, as determined by the County; and
• Availability of funding to support the continuation of services.

**BID BOND:** Not required.

**PERFORMANCE BOND:** Upon award, the Contractor shall provide a **$15,000.00** performance bond.

There will not be a pre-proposal meeting. All questions must be submitted via OpenGov.

The County will evaluate each Proposer’s past performance as part of the proposal review and award determination.