Record Spend in both Local Small Business Reserve Program and Minority, Female and Disabled-Owned Business (MFD) Program - press release 

Active LSBRP Solicitations

Trailer Maintenance and Repair Service and Parts
Informal 1168917

BREATHING AIR COMPRESSOR – TEST, ANALYZE, AND CERTIFY BREATHING AIR SAMPLES
Informal 1168701

ALL-TERRAIN UTILITY TASK VEHICLES (UTV) PURCHASE, INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, AND PARTS
Informal 1160507

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

Remember to check our website for Open Solicitations! 

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

Disparity Study: Participants Needed

Montgomery County has commissioned MGT Consulting Group to conduct a Disparity Study. The overall purpose of the Study is to determine whether there is racial and/or gender business discrimination in the markets in which the County does business – both public and private sectors. This study focuses on women-owned, minority-owned and disabled -owned businesses who conduct business within the County.

You are invited to help MGT understand your experiences doing business or attempting to do business with Montgomery County.

Please visit the study website montgomerycountymddisparitystudy.com/ or contact us at Montgomerycountymddisparitystudy@mgtconsulting.com.

Green Bank RFP

The Montgomery County Green Bank seeks a qualified contractor or team of contractors to provide program administration support to the Green Bank for activities associated with implementation of programming under the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. Contractors are welcome to submit proposals as individuals or firms, and for the entirety of the scope or work or individual parts.  The submission period is from May 1 – June 30, 2024.  Details: https://mcgreenbank.org/greenhouse-gas-reduction-fund-rfp/

This is NOT a Montgomery County solicitation. Please direct all questions to the Green Bank. 

Office of Procurement Events

Procurement Event Series co-hosted with the Maryland Black Chamber of Commerce How to do Business with Montgomery County Tuesday, May 14, 2024 Rockville Memorial Library 21 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850 2nd floor meeting room Register for the MBCC events here.

Online Open House: PROjections/Upcoming Solicitations Wednesday, May 15, 2024 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Zoom meeting: NEW LINK Please note: there is NO Online Open House on June 19, since the County is closed in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.

Prevailing Wage Law Webinar Wednesday, May 15, 2024 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. RSVP here for the Prevailing Wage Webinar.

Procurement Event Series co-hosted with the Maryland Black Chamber of Commerce MDOT Certification Workshop Tuesday, May 21, 2024 Rockville Memorial Library 21 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850 2nd floor meeting room Register for the MBCC events here.

May 7 Event Recap: An Introduction to Local Procurement Offices

The Office of Procurement and the Maryland Black Chamber of Commerce co-hosted an event, "An Introduction to Local Procurement Offices" on May 7, 2024.

Click HERE to view the PowerPoint presentation. 

Previous Events

Previous event videos/presentations:

May 7, 2024: An Introduction to Local Procurement Offices

February 21, 2024: Local Procurement Offices

November 15, 2023: How to Submit Proposals on BidNet

September 20, 2023: Writing an Effective Proposal

April 19, 2023: PROjections / Upcoming Solicitations

February 2023: How to Write an Effective Proposal

January 2023: Local Business Programs and MFD Program Overview

November 2022: Small Business Grants, Loans and Access to Capital

Previous Signature Events:

April 18, 2023: Prevailing Wage Law Webinar

October 11, 2022: Procurement Fair video

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 five agencies:

• 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, 2023, the Wage Requirements Law rate is $17.05 through June 30, 2024.

For more information, please visit our website.

eMMA is Maryland’s new online procurement platform used to connect the vendor community with contracting opportunities from state, county, and local government entities.

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