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*Special Notice*

Montgomery County Consulting and Technical Services (MCCATS 3)
[Amendment #1 has been issued]
Pre-Submission Conference:( May 4 2022 10:30AM )
Virtual Microsoft Teams Meeting
RFP # 1100172
*This is NOT an LSBRP solicitation.

Active LSBRP Solicitations

Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance
[Amendments #1, #2 and #3 have been issued]
IFB # 1139761

Product Information Database for Wine, Beer, and Spirits
RFP # 1139057

Parking Garage Sweeping and Miscellaneous Cleaning Services
IFB # 1129228

Architectural/Engineering and Contract Administration for Various County Alcohol Beverage Service Liquor Stores
RFP # 1131261

Job Order Contract (JOC) Routine Construction
RFP # 1127313

Custodial Services for Indoor Swimming Pools
RFP # 1141391

Pools Maintenance/Repair Services - Time & Material
IFB # 1140582

Program Management and Support Services for the Commission for Women's 50th Anniversary Event
Informal 1142544

Lighting and Sound for Events
Informal 1142584

Visit our website for the most updated due dates.
Information is subject to change. The website has the most updated information.

Montgomery County certified local businesses may receive price preference or points. Click here for more details on LBPP.

Upcoming Events

Minority Business Event Tuesday, May 24, 2022 9:00am - 12:00pm Rockville, MD

The Montgomery County Office of Procurement invites you to attend our Minority Business Event.

This event will be held in person. Visit the link below for details.

Learn about our Minority, Female and Disabled-Owned (MFD) Business Program and find out how to do business as minority businesses with the County. Hear success stories from minority business owners and see how the MFD program can help your business.

RSVP today!

Online Open House: Sustainable Procurement Wednesday, May 18, 2022 10:00am - 11:00am

To celebrate Earth Day, the topic for May is "Sustainable Procurement." (Re-scheduled from April). The guest speakers will discuss the County’s sustainability plan as it relates to procurement opportunities.

Guest speakers:
Patty Bubar, Deputy Director
Doug Weisburger, Senior Planning Specialist
Montgomery County Dept. of Environmental Protection

Microsoft Teams meeting

Join on your computer or mobile app
Click here to join the meeting

Or call in (audio only)
+1 443-692-5768,,725608050#   
Phone Conference ID: 725 608 050#

Recap: Prevailing Wage Law Virtual Workshop

April 19, 2022 | 10:00am - 12:00pm

View the PowerPoint presentation on our website, in the Announcements section.

View the video recording HERE. 

Previous Procurement Events

February Online Open House: Meet and Greet
Click HERE for the recorded presentation.

December Virtual Procurement Fair
Videos
PowerPoint Presentation
Q&A recap- NEW!

November Online Open House: Writing Effective Proposals
Click HERE for the recorded presentation.

September Online Open House: BidNet Presentation
Click HERE for the recorded presentation.

***COVID-19 Requirements for Vendors***

Effective December 20, 2021, Contractors must require personnel who have been assigned on-site to a County facility prior to December 20, 2021, and who are not fully vaccinated, to be tested weekly.

Effective December 20, 2021, any contractor personnel newly-assigned to a County
department, on or after December 20th, is required to be fully vaccinated plus 14 days
before beginning on-site work. Read the full memo here.

New Certification Added to MFD Program

Effective October 1, 2021, The Office of Procurement will add the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), “Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business” certification as Disabled. This certification will be added to the Minority, Female and Disabled (MFD) owned business program. View the press release.

Central Vendor Registration System (CVRS)

If your business provides goods, services and/or construction-related services that may be sought by Montgomery County, REGISTER in the CVRS! 

LOCAL SMALL BUSINESSES - click on "Your business may be eligible for the Montgomery County Local Small Business Reserve Program (LSBRP) " to see if your business meets our LSBRP requirements. If so, apply to the LSBRP and gain access to the 25% of eligible procurement dollars reserved for LSBRP-certified firms. 

Vendor Resources

• View PROJections - A new solicitation forecasting feature!
• Introduce your Business to the County through the Vendor Innovation Portal
• Socio-Economic Programs Comparison
• Register your business with the County
• Get Certified as a Minority, Female or Disabled-Owned (MFD) Business
• Get Certified as a Local Small Business

Minority, Female and Disabled (MFD) Program

To be considered for participation in the MFD subcontracting program, a firm must be certified by one of the six agencies (check website for certification types):

• NEW! U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
• Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council
• City of Baltimore
• Federal Small Business Administration
• MD Dept. of Transportation
• Women's Business Enterprise National Council

Wage Requirements Law Update

Effective July 1, 2022, the Wage Requirements Law rate is $16.00 through June 30, 2023.

For more information, please visit our website.

Opportunities from Partner Agencies

Montgomery College

Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC)

Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission (MNCPPC)

Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC)

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS)

Housing Opportunities Commission (HOC)

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)

City of Rockville

Ash Shetty
Chief Procurement Officer & Director

@MoCoProcure