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City of College Park bids, RFPs and contracts

College Park, Maryland
Latest pre-RFP
Oct 28, 2026
6 days ago
Pre-RFPs
179
19 in the last 30 days
Open bids
2+
Next due Nov 10
Contracts
751
391 vendors

The 30-second brief

What they're planning

179 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in City of College Park's meetings, most in transportation and administration & finance. The latest, from Oct 28: Credit Card Processing & Merchant Services Fee Reduction.

Where the money goes

Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Public Works and Grants.

How they buy

2+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 10. Latest awards: Pulse Design for committee Discusses Pulse Design Trail Signage (Oct 2026) and Charles P. Johnson & Associates (Cpj) for sidewalk Design Task Order Approved for Charles P. Johnson ($129,410.00, Oct 2026).

179 pre-RFPs trackedLatest Oct 28

19 new pre-RFPs at City of College Park this month. Get the ones that fit you, free.

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Pre-RFP projects

Projects, hiring and grants found in City of College Park's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.

Open bids and RFPs

Solicitations City of College Park is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.

Vendors and contracts

Who City of College Park buys from, taken from council records. 751 contracts with 391 vendors.

PULSE DESIGNCommittee Discusses Pulse Design Trail Signage · Oct 19Undisclosed
CHARLES P. JOHNSON & ASSOCIATES (CPJ)Sidewalk Design Task Order Approved for Charles P. Johnson · Oct 6$129,410.00
HELPERS TO GOODCollege Park Approves ARPA Agreement With Helpers to Good · Oct 5Undisclosed
CENTRAL KENILWORTH AVE REVITALIZATION CDCCollege Park Approves ARPA Agreement With Revitalization CDC · Oct 5Undisclosed
GREENMAN-PEDERSON INC (GPI)GPI Proposal Considered for College Park Sidewalk Design · Oct 5$227,961.44

Who decides

Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at City of College Park.

Questions about City of College Park

How do I become an approved vendor for City of College Park?

City of College Park currently works with 391 vendors across contract types including SUPPLIES, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, FOOD_SERVICES, and EQUIPMENT. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 80 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 City of College Park?

Small purchases under MD's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at City of College Park include City of College Park — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of College Park — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and City of College Park — 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 City of College Park publish RFPs?

City of College Park publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MD's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 53 solicitations from City of College Park. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Public Works, Grants. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.

Who makes purchasing decisions at City of College Park?

At City of College Park, purchasing decisions are overseen by the city manager or mayor's office, with department heads across Public Works, IT, Finance, and Public Safety. Key departments include Administration / Information Technology, City Council, Administration, Public Works, and Office of Communications & Events (part of the City’s Manager’s Office). 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 80 decision-makers at City of College Park.

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What does City of College Park spend the most on?

Based on 1,961 tracked contracts, City of College Park spends most on Capital Projects (986), Public Works (309), Grants (266), Environmental Services (215), and Public Safety (185). Contract types include SUPPLIES, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, FOOD_SERVICES, and EQUIPMENT. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.

Who are City of College Park's current vendors?

City of College Park currently works with vendors including PULSE DESIGN, CHARLES P. JOHNSON & ASSOCIATES (CPJ), HELPERS TO GOOD, CENTRAL KENILWORTH AVE REVITALIZATION CDC, GREENMAN-PEDERSON INC (GPI), COLLEGE PARK FOOD BANK, RUMMEL KLEPPER & KAHL LLP (RK&K), MEALS ON WHEELS, CARE SOLACE, and APPLE FORD. These vendors span contract types like SUPPLIES, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, OTHER, FOOD_SERVICES, and EQUIPMENT. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.

What projects is City of College Park working on?

Based on 26 tracked meetings, City of College Park is actively discussing: City of College Park — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), City of College Park — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), City of College Park — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), College Park City Council Meeting: Budget, Housing Policies, City Development, and College Park Council Focus: Development, Safety & Community Engagement. 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 City of College Park have?

City of College Park currently has 53 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (986), Public Works (309), and Grants (266). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, MD's state portal, and other sources.

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