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Procurement & Contracting

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1. How do I become a registered vendor?

To become a registered vendor with the Frederick County Purchasing Department fill out our online vendor registration. Vendor Registration

2. Where do I find available bids?

Click on Schedule - Construction or Schedule - Goods & Services from the menu on the left of our home page.

3. How do I get a bid or RFP document?

1. Click on Schedule - Construction or Schedule - Goods & Services from the menu on the left of our home page to see current opportunities. 2. Click on “Get the Document” under the bid or RFP that you are interested in. 3. Enter your Federal ID and Password to obtain the document. (You must be a registered vendor to view or print a bid document. Registration is free).

4. If I have questions about a bid or RFP, what should I do?

Call the Procurement & Contracting Department at 301-600-1067 and ask to speak to the Buyer in charge of the solicitation. The Buyer can assist you with all bid questions.

5. What is a mandatory pre-bid meeting?

This required meeting will inform you of important information and possible changes you will need in order to bid correctly. It is also an opportunity to ask questions concerning the proposal. You must attend the mandatory pre-bid meeting to be eligible to submit a proposal for bid.

6. Can I attend a bid opening?

Bid openings are open to the public. The time, date and place of the bid opening is included on our web site, Channel 19 TV advertisement, eMarylandMarketplace and the bid document.

7. How do I get bid opening results?

Click on "Preliminary Bid / RFP Results" on the Procurement & Contracting menu.

8. When and how are bid proposals awarded?

Bids are not awarded at the opening. The bids are tabulated in the Procurement & Contracting Department and sent to the user department for recommendations. Bids are awarded to the lowest responsible bidder who meets all of the specifications of the proposal as required.

9. What is the fax number for the Procurement & Contracting Department?

Our fax number is 301-600-2521.

10. Where is the Frederick County Procurement & Contracting Department located?

We are located in downtown Frederick on the first floor of Winchester Hall, 12 East Church Street, Frederick, MD 21701.