Frederick County Public Schools bids, RFPs and contracts
Frederick, Maryland47,681 students · fcps.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 21, 2026
- 13 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 198
- 18 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 3+
- Next due Nov 5
- Contracts
- 2,407
- 1,695 vendors
The 30-second brief
198 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Frederick County Public Schools's meetings, most in education & training and information technology. The latest, from Oct 21: Review and potential updating of personal mobile device policies and storage regulations.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Education & Training.
3+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 5. Latest awards: Conscious Discipline Holdings LLC Dba Loving Guidance LLC for FCPS Recommends $118,477 SEL Training Contract ($118,477, Oct 2026) and Catoctin Mountain Orchard Inc for FCPS Renews Fresh Produce Contract With Catoctin (Sep 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Frederick County Public Schools's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Frederick County Public Schools is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Frederick County Public Schools buys from, taken from council records. 2,407 contracts with 1,695 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Frederick County Public Schools.
Questions about Frederick County Public Schools
How do I become an approved vendor for Frederick County Public Schools?
Frederick County Public Schools currently works with 1,695 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, SUPPLIES, MAINTENANCE, OTHER, and FOOD_SERVICES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 509 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 Frederick County Public Schools?
Small purchases under MD's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Frederick County Public Schools include Frederick County Board of Education's 2026 Legislative Priorities, FCPS High School Course Offerings Guide: Business Implications (2026-2027), and Policy & Regulation Committee Discusses Transgender Policies, Protocol, 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 Frederick County Public Schools publish RFPs?
Frederick County Public Schools publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MD's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 342 solicitations from Frederick County Public Schools. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Education & Training. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Frederick County Public Schools?
At Frederick County Public Schools, purchasing decisions are overseen by the superintendent's office and school board, with department heads like the Director of Facilities, CTO, and Business Administrator. Key departments include Support Staff — Lincoln Elementary School, Central Office/Multilingual Education Program, Risk & Safety Management, Board of Education, and Curriculum & Instruction. 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 509 decision-makers at Frederick County Public Schools.
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What does Frederick County Public Schools spend the most on?
Based on 6,371 tracked contracts, Frederick County Public Schools spends most on Capital Projects (4,065), Grants (745), Education & Training (741), Supplies & Materials (420), and Environmental Services (400). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, SUPPLIES, MAINTENANCE, OTHER, and FOOD_SERVICES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Frederick County Public Schools's current vendors?
Frederick County Public Schools currently works with vendors including CONSCIOUS DISCIPLINE HOLDINGS LLC DBA LOVING GUIDANCE LLC, CATOCTIN MOUNTAIN ORCHARD INC, LCI OF FREDERICK INC DBA LANDSCAPE CONCEPTS, MOON VALLEY FARM, DELAPLAINE ARTS CENTER, LCI OF FREDERICK INC DBA LANDSCAPE CONCEPTS OF KEYMAR MD, MOON VALLEY FARM OF WOODSBORO MD, CATOCTIN MOUNTAIN ORCHARD INC OF THURMONT MD, and BLUE SKY WELLNESS. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, SUPPLIES, MAINTENANCE, OTHER, and FOOD_SERVICES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Frederick County Public Schools working on?
Based on 20 tracked meetings, Frederick County Public Schools is actively discussing: Frederick County Board of Education's 2026 Legislative Priorities, FCPS High School Course Offerings Guide: Business Implications (2026-2027), Policy & Regulation Committee Discusses Transgender Policies, Protocol, Policy Committee Deliberates Transgender Policies & Budget Allocation, and CTE & Visual Arts Integration: Workforce Dev. & Opportunities for Students. 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 Frederick County Public Schools have?
Frederick County Public Schools currently has 342 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (4,065), Grants (745), and Education & Training (741). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, MD's state portal, and other sources.