Cecil County bids, RFPs and contracts
Elkton, MarylandPop. 107,131 · ccgov.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 20, 2026
- 7 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 102
- 12 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 5+
- Next due Oct 30
- Contracts
- 1,279
- 810 vendors
The 30-second brief
102 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Cecil County's meetings, most in environmental services and information technology. The latest, from Oct 20: The council agenda scheduled a supplemental appropriation for grant funds from the Maryland Rural Health Transformation Program Fund for the Department of Emergency Services and Community Services. The item was on the October 20, 2026 agenda, so the vote was still pending at that meeting. This signals grant-funded public health work that may require implementation support, program setup, or related services after funding is allocated.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Public Safety.
5+ open RFPs, the next due Oct 30. Latest awards: Morris & Ritchie Associates Inc for morris & Ritchie Conducted Charlestown Crossing Site Survey (Oct 2026) and GTA for GTA Prepared Wetland Delineation Map for Development (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Cecil County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Cecil County is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Cecil County buys from, taken from council records. 1,279 contracts with 810 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Cecil County.
Questions about Cecil County
How do I become an approved vendor for Cecil County?
Cecil County currently works with 810 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, MAINTENANCE, and TECHNOLOGY. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 419 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 Cecil County?
Small purchases under MD's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Cecil County include Cecil County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Board of Education Reviews Retention, Funding, and Platform Transition, and Cecil County Board Approves Education Leadership Appointments, 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 Cecil County publish RFPs?
Cecil County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MD's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 111 solicitations from Cecil County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Public Safety. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Cecil County?
At Cecil County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include State's Attorney's Office > Circuit Court, Police, Public Works, and Emergency Management. 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 419 decision-makers at Cecil County.
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What does Cecil County spend the most on?
Based on 2,403 tracked contracts, Cecil County spends most on Capital Projects (1,514), Grants (315), Public Safety (197), Administration & Finance (196), and Information Technology (181). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, MAINTENANCE, and TECHNOLOGY. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Cecil County's current vendors?
Cecil County currently works with vendors including MORRIS & RITCHIE ASSOCIATES INC, GTA, KIMLEY HORN & ASSOCIATES INC, TRANSDEV FLEET SERVICES, HARRIS TECHNOLOGY SERVICES, and ENTERPRISE FM TRUST. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, 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 Cecil County working on?
Based on 12 tracked meetings, Cecil County is actively discussing: Cecil County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Board of Education Reviews Retention, Funding, and Platform Transition, Cecil County Board Approves Education Leadership Appointments, Board of Education Meeting Summary: Approvals, Personnel, and Adjustments, and Board of Education Meeting Highlights: Key Approvals and Financial Decisions. 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 Cecil County have?
Cecil County currently has 111 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (1,514), Grants (315), and Public Safety (197). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, MD's state portal, and other sources.