Village of Friendship Heights bids, RFPs and contracts
Chevy Chase, Marylandfriendshipheightsmd.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 13, 2026
- 22 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 6
- 2 in the last 30 days
- Contracts
- 110
- 76 vendors
The 30-second brief
6 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Village of Friendship Heights's meetings, most in transportation and parks & recreation. The latest, from Oct 13: On October 13, 2026, the council discussed a pedestrian and traffic impact study by Paul Doerr of The Traffic Group for the GEICO development on the south side of Willard Avenue. The study recommended updated pavement markings and signs, possible letter to county and state officials on pedestrian signal timing, and two bump-out intersections at Friendship Boulevard and North Park Avenue and at Friendship Boulevard and South Park Avenue. The council said the item would return as a revision to the capital budget with costs to be discussed in detail. Decision state: discussed and returning for budget review.
Parks & Recreation leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Transportation and Capital Projects.
Latest awards: Traffic Group for traffic Group Presents Village Pedestrian Safety Study (Oct 2026) and Maryland Local Government Investment Pool (Mlgip) for village Maintains $1.72 Million MLGIP Holdings ($1,717,796; $0; $1,612, Sep 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Village of Friendship Heights's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Vendors and contracts
Who Village of Friendship Heights buys from, taken from council records. 110 contracts with 76 vendors.
Questions about Village of Friendship Heights
How do I become an approved vendor for Village of Friendship Heights?
Village of Friendship Heights currently works with 76 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and FINANCIAL_SERVICES. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. Getting in early — before opportunities go to formal bid — gives you a significant edge.
How do I win a contract with Village of Friendship Heights?
Small purchases under MD's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Top procurement categories include Parks & Recreation (13), Transportation (8), and Capital Projects (5), so these are the areas most likely to have upcoming spend. 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 Village of Friendship Heights publish RFPs?
Village of Friendship Heights publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MD's state procurement portal. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Village of Friendship Heights?
At Village of Friendship Heights, purchasing decisions are overseen by the agency's procurement office, with department heads holding significant influence over vendor selection. Knowing who controls budget and who influences vendor selection is the difference between a warm introduction and a cold call.
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What does Village of Friendship Heights spend the most on?
Based on 34 tracked contracts, Village of Friendship Heights spends most on Parks & Recreation (13), Transportation (8), Capital Projects (5), Administration & Finance (4), and Public Safety (4). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and FINANCIAL_SERVICES. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Village of Friendship Heights's current vendors?
Village of Friendship Heights currently works with vendors including TRAFFIC GROUP, MARYLAND LOCAL GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT POOL (MLGIP), CANTELLA (FINANCIAL SERVICES & INVESTMENT ADVISORS), RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERV, BANK OF AMERICAA N.A, PNC BANK, BANK OF AMERICA, RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES (PEOPLES BANK CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND), PEOPLES BANK, and INTRAFI NETWORK. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, and FINANCIAL_SERVICES. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.