Montgomery County bids, RFPs and contracts
Rockville, MarylandPop. 1,074,582 · montgomerycountymd.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 28, 2026
- 4 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 500
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 2+
- Next due Nov 18
- Contracts
- 1,862
- 656 vendors
The 30-second brief
500 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Montgomery County's meetings, most in transportation and infrastructure & maintenance. The latest, from Oct 28: $4.5M Supplemental Grant Appropriation for County Utilities.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Recreation & Community Services.
2+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 18. Latest awards: Automotive Trades Foundation (Atf) (Oct 2026) and REWORLD (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Montgomery County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Montgomery County is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Montgomery County buys from, taken from council records. 1,862 contracts with 656 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Montgomery County.
Questions about Montgomery County
How do I become an approved vendor for Montgomery County?
Montgomery County currently works with 656 vendors across contract types including OTHER, FACILITIES, CONSTRUCTION, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and SUPPLIES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 305 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 Montgomery County?
Small purchases under MD's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Montgomery County include Advisory Committee on Policing Discusses Public Safety and Policy Initiatives, Montgomery County Examines Out-of-School Time Programs, Strategic Alignment, and Council Brief Highlights Support for Firefighters' Families and Shutdown Aid, 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 Montgomery County publish RFPs?
Montgomery County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MD's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 678 solicitations from Montgomery County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Recreation & Community Services. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Montgomery County?
At Montgomery County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Montgomery County Police Department — Automated Traffic Enforcement Unit, Montgomery County Police Department — Traffic Operations Division, Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT), Vision Zero, Division of Traffic Engineering & Operations, Montgomery County Department of Transportation, and Montgomery County Department of Transportation. 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 305 decision-makers at Montgomery County.
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What does Montgomery County spend the most on?
Based on 6,274 tracked contracts, Montgomery County spends most on Capital Projects (3,306), Grants (1,443), Recreation & Community Services (607), Public Works (463), and Public Safety (455). Contract types include OTHER, FACILITIES, CONSTRUCTION, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and SUPPLIES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Montgomery County's current vendors?
Montgomery County currently works with vendors including AUTOMOTIVE TRADES FOUNDATION (ATF), REWORLD, MT LANEY, THRIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, MONTGOMERY COLLEGE, JEWISH SOCIAL SERVICES AGENCY (JSSA), EA ENGINEERING, SCIENCE, & TECHNOLOGY INC, and SOUTHERN IONICS. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, FACILITIES, CONSTRUCTION, PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and SUPPLIES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Montgomery County working on?
Based on 20 tracked meetings, Montgomery County is actively discussing: Advisory Committee on Policing Discusses Public Safety and Policy Initiatives, Montgomery County Examines Out-of-School Time Programs, Strategic Alignment, Council Brief Highlights Support for Firefighters' Families and Shutdown Aid, African Heritage Month Commemoration: Celebrating Legacy and Inclusion, and County Council Meeting Summary. 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 Montgomery County have?
Montgomery County currently has 678 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (3,306), Grants (1,443), and Recreation & Community Services (607). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, MD's state portal, and other sources.