Caroline County bids, RFPs and contracts
Denton, MarylandPop. 34,116 · carolinemd.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 20, 2026
- 14 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 54
- 4 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 270
- Contracts
- 277
- 194 vendors
The 30-second brief
54 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Caroline County's meetings, most in grants and capital projects. The latest, from Oct 20: The consent agenda listed the NEOGOV 2028 renewal agreement for Office of Human Resources software. The agenda shows the county was scheduled to consider the renewal on October 20, 2026, so the decision was pending that vote. The likely buyer is Human Resources, and the renewal timing matters for incumbent follow-on, support, and any related configuration or expansion work.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Public Works.
Latest awards: Peninsula Sealcoating for caroline County to Consider Sharp Road Park Paving PO ($57,614.00, Oct 2026) and Maryland Tourism Development Board for caroline County to Consider FY2027 Tourism Grant Agreement (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Caroline County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Caroline County has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Caroline County buys from, taken from council records. 277 contracts with 194 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Caroline County.
Questions about Caroline County
How do I become an approved vendor for Caroline County?
Caroline County currently works with 194 vendors across contract types including CONSTRUCTION, OTHER, MAINTENANCE, and TECHNOLOGY. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 61 known contacts at this agency to help you find the right point of entry. Getting in early — before opportunities go to formal bid — gives you a significant edge.
How do I win a contract with Caroline County?
Small purchases under MD's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Caroline County include Caroline County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Caroline County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Caroline County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), suggesting active spending in these areas. The key is timing: reach the right department head while they're still scoping the project, not after the RFP is already live. Monitoring what agencies are discussing and spending on helps you start conversations before the competition.
Where does Caroline County publish RFPs?
Caroline County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MD's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 270 solicitations from Caroline County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Public Works. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Caroline County?
At Caroline County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include City Attorney, Emergency Management, City Council, Office of the County Commissioners, and Human Resources. Knowing who controls budget and who influences vendor selection is the difference between a warm introduction and a cold call. Verified contact details are available for 61 decision-makers at Caroline County.
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What does Caroline County spend the most on?
Based on 813 tracked contracts, Caroline County spends most on Capital Projects (476), Grants (155), Public Works (68), Environmental Services (60), and Recreation & Community Services (54). Contract types include CONSTRUCTION, OTHER, MAINTENANCE, and TECHNOLOGY. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Caroline County's current vendors?
Caroline County currently works with vendors including PENINSULA SEALCOATING, MARYLAND TOURISM DEVELOPMENT BOARD, MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, STRYKER SALES CORPORATION, NEOGOV, CHOPTANK EXCAVATING LLC, WALKER & LABARGE INC, TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC, NOCK’S WOODWORKING, and SHORERIVERS. These vendors span contract types like CONSTRUCTION, OTHER, MAINTENANCE, and TECHNOLOGY. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Caroline County working on?
Based on 22 tracked meetings, Caroline County is actively discussing: Caroline County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Caroline County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Caroline County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Caroline County Commissioners Meeting: Zoning, Contracts & Firefighter Tax, and Caroline County Commissioners Meeting: Budget, Health Initiatives & Contracts. These meeting topics indicate active project areas where the agency is scoping requirements, allocating budget, or evaluating vendors — often 6–18 months before formal RFPs are published.
How many active solicitations does Caroline County have?
Caroline County currently has 270 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (476), Grants (155), and Public Works (68). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, MD's state portal, and other sources.