Procurement

Calvert County Public Schools operates in compliance with the Public School Laws of Maryland, COMAR §5-112, and in accordance with Board of Education of Calvert County Policy 5510, to ensure that the funds provided to the Board of Education for materials, supplies, equipment, and services are expended and handled most effectively and prudently.

Policy 5510: Bidding

All prices are obtained on a competitive basis. This will be accomplished through one of the following procurement methods:

• When the cost of any improvement, supply, or equipment is less than $5,000, the purchase may be made as needed without competitive solicitation. However, the maximum value for every dollar spent should be sought.


• Competitive quotations are required for any improvement, supplies, or equipment that cost more than $5,000 but is not more than $24,999. Written or verbal quotations will be solicited from at least two vendors. Documentation of written or verbal quotations must be attached to the purchase requisition paperwork. Contracts will be awarded to the lowest bidder who confirms to specifications with special consideration given to: quantities involved, time required for delivery, purpose for which required, competency of the bidder to perform satisfactory service, if applicable, and plan for utilization of minority contractors.


• Formal written sealed bid for purchases of $25,000 or above for any school building improvement supplies, equipment or services.

Bidder List

A list of vendors is maintained on an automated bidder list. Vendors desiring placement on the bidder list must register online with eMaryland Marketplace.

Vendors who desire to be on the bidder list for construction must complete an application obtained from the School Facilities Department and return it to the Construction Department at: 1305 Dares Beach Road Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678.

Information and Award Details

• Bidders are invited to attend any bid opening at the designated time and date.
• Bidders are notified of awards and may request a bid tabulation from the Director of Procurement and Resource Management.
• Vendors who did not bid may request a bid tabulation from the Director of Procurement and Resource Management.
• Calvert County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry or national origin, familial status, marital status, physical, or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or genetic information or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

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Business Hours

Regular Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.