St. Mary's County Public Schools bids, RFPs and contracts
Leonardtown, Maryland17,223 students · smcps.org- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 21, 2026
- 13 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 47
- 5 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 67
- Contracts
- 1,891
- 824 vendors
The 30-second brief
47 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in St. Mary's County Public Schools's meetings, most in capital projects and education & training. The latest, from Oct 21: Beginning in SY 2026-2027, Teacher Academy of Maryland students at the Tech Center will be able to earn up to 12 college credits through a dual enrollment partnership with Notre Dame of Maryland University. The revised agreement also gives TAM completers equivalent credit at NDMU and includes renewable scholarships of up to $12,000 or $26,000 per year. The agreement is already finalized, so the sales angle is implementation, scholarship administration, and any related education services support.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Education & Training.
Latest awards: Notre Dame of Maryland University (Ndmu) for SMCPS Discusses Revised NDMU Dual Enrollment Agreement (Oct 2026) and Education Association of St. Mary's County (Easmc) for SMCPS Partners With Education Association on Teacher Pathway (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in St. Mary's County Public Schools's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations St. Mary's County Public Schools has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who St. Mary's County Public Schools buys from, taken from council records. 1,891 contracts with 824 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at St. Mary's County Public Schools.
Questions about St. Mary's County Public Schools
How do I become an approved vendor for St. Mary's County Public Schools?
St. Mary's County Public Schools currently works with 824 vendors across contract types including OTHER, CONSTRUCTION, LICENSE, TECHNOLOGY, and LEGAL. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 269 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 St. Mary's County Public Schools?
Small purchases under MD's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at St. Mary's County Public Schools include St. Mary's County Public Schools — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), St. Mary's County Public Schools — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and St. Marys County Public Schools — 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 St. Mary's County Public Schools publish RFPs?
St. Mary's County Public Schools publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MD's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 67 solicitations from St. Mary's 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 St. Mary's County Public Schools?
At St. Mary's 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 Human Resources, and Physical Repairs | Device Deployments | Logistics | Abacus Coordination. 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 269 decision-makers at St. Mary's County Public Schools.
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What does St. Mary's County Public Schools spend the most on?
Based on 5,185 tracked contracts, St. Mary's County Public Schools spends most on Capital Projects (3,415), Grants (804), Education & Training (349), Environmental Services (322), and Transportation (295). Contract types include OTHER, CONSTRUCTION, LICENSE, TECHNOLOGY, and LEGAL. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are St. Mary's County Public Schools's current vendors?
St. Mary's County Public Schools currently works with vendors including NOTRE DAME OF MARYLAND UNIVERSITY (NDMU), EDUCATION ASSOCIATION OF ST. MARY'S COUNTY (EASMC), GAGHAN MECHANICAL INC, QUICKEN, READ NATURALLY, COGNITO FORMS, WESTLAW, APPTEGY, and VOICE NATION. These vendors span contract types like OTHER, CONSTRUCTION, LICENSE, TECHNOLOGY, and LEGAL. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is St. Mary's County Public Schools working on?
Based on 18 tracked meetings, St. Mary's County Public Schools is actively discussing: St. Mary's County Public Schools — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), St. Mary's County Public Schools — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), St. Marys County Public Schools — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), St. Mary's BOE Meeting: Capital Improvements, Contracts & School Projects, and St. Mary's BOE Meeting: Snow Removal Contract Awarded & Other Business. 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 St. Mary's County Public Schools have?
St. Mary's County Public Schools currently has 67 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (3,415), Grants (804), and Education & Training (349). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, MD's state portal, and other sources.