What products and services does the City of Gaithersburg procure?

The City of Gaithersburg routinely procures construction and infrastructure maintenance, facility renovations, fleet and equipment, and professional services, including stormwater and road work, park and parking improvements, building renovations, vehicles, and consulting services.

How does the City of Gaithersburg approve procurement contracts and awards?

The City of Gaithersburg Procurement Division administers purchasing policies, handles solicitation development and negotiations, and manages contract awards; contracts requiring legislative approval are presented to the Mayor and City Council for action at formal council sessions.

Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for the City of Gaithersburg?

City of Gaithersburg procurement policies and standard contract terms are published in the City Procurement Policy PDF linked on the City's Procurement page; vendors should consult that policy and individual solicitation documents for specific terms and procedures.

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Gaithersburg, MD
Country:: US

City of Gaithersburg RFPs

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Wells/Robertson House Program Evaluation (Request for Proposal)
Posted
Oct 5, 2026
Closes
Nov 4, 2026
Seeking qualified research and evaluation firm to perform a program evaluation of its Wells/Robertson House transitional housing program and identify strengths, weaknesses, and potential areas for further program development and improvement.
Supplemental Snow Removal Services (Request for Proposal)
Posted
Oct 2, 2026
Closes
Oct 21, 2026
Supplemental snow removal services on an as-needed basis for fiscal years 2027 through 2029.
On-call Plumbing Services for City Facilities (Request for proposal)
Posted
Sep 16, 2026
Closes
Oct 22, 2026
Seeking sealed Proposals from qualified contractors to provide maintenance, repair and installation services for plumbing equipment at various City-owned or leased facilities and parks on an “as needed” basis, through the issuance of Executed Task Orders. The City wishes to award individual time-and-material contracts to up to two (2) sucessful offerors for durations up to five (5) years.

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Census ID
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166400
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
437.9
Population
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71,113
Procurement Hell Score
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38 / 100
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Procurement Hell Score
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- Sole Source: If sale is less than $100,000 and it’s proprietary/unique or ongoing maintenance, pursue a parallel sole source justification with the champion department.
- Coops: The City permits and can use cooperative purchasing, with confirmed participation in MWCOG and Sourcewell; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Sole Source
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- Entity: City of Gaithersburg, MD.
- When to use: Unique/proprietary solutions or ongoing proprietary maintenance, support, or repair—exempt from standard procurement methods under city policy.
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- The City permits and can use cooperative purchasing (confirmed participation with MWCOG and Sourcewell). Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to gain access to the recommended path.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Gaithersburg

Mayor and City Council Regular Meeting
Date: Oct 5, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting featured public testimony regarding safety concerns associated with electric scooters, followed by council member reports on community events, professional training accomplishments, and committee appointments. A motion for an executive session was approved to deliberate on the selection of an interim mayor and the review of city council applications. Furthermore, the city received recognition for its budget presentation, and announcements were made regarding youth enrichment funding opportunities.
Gaithersburg Planning Commission Planning Commission Meeting
Date: Sep 16, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting focused on the final site plan approval for infrastructure improvements as part of a multi-phase development project at 701 Russell Avenue (former Lake Forest Mall site). Key discussion topics included the naming and development of new street grids, utility and storm water management installations, traffic signal upgrades, pedestrian safety measures, and the implementation of shared-use paths. Representatives from the development team provided details on project phasing, pedestrian beacon and traffic signal improvements, and coordination with city and county road authorities regarding future construction.
Environmental Affairs Committee Regular Session

Key Contacts

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Thomas Lonergan-SeegerAssistant City Manager

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Karen TurnerAssistant City Manager

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Who manages procurement and vendor requirements for the City of Gaithersburg?

The City of Gaithersburg Procurement Division manages purchasing as the central liaison within a decentralized framework; individual departments conduct procurements and the Mayor and City Council provide governance and legislative approvals at formal Council Sessions.

Where does the City of Gaithersburg post bids and RFPs?

The City of Gaithersburg posts bids and RFPs on its official Procurement page and also lists solicitations on the State of Maryland's eMaryland Marketplace; vendors can subscribe to the City's eNewsletter for solicitation notifications.

How do vendors complete vendor registration with the City of Gaithersburg?

Vendors register to do business with the City of Gaithersburg through the State of Maryland's eMaryland Marketplace; the City also recommends subscribing to its eNewsletter to receive email notices of new solicitations.

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City of Gaithersburg RFPs

Wells/Robertson House Program Evaluation (Request for Proposal)

Supplemental Snow Removal Services (Request for Proposal)

On-call Plumbing Services for City Facilities (Request for proposal)

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Mayor and City Council Regular Meeting

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Environmental Affairs Committee Regular Session

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City of Gaithersburg RFPs

Wells/Robertson House Program Evaluation (Request for Proposal)

Supplemental Snow Removal Services (Request for Proposal)

On-call Plumbing Services for City Facilities (Request for proposal)

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Mayor and City Council Regular Meeting

Gaithersburg Planning Commission Planning Commission Meeting

Environmental Affairs Committee Regular Session

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City of Gaithersburg RFPs

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Mayor and City Council Regular Meeting

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Environmental Affairs Committee Regular Session

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City of Gaithersburg RFPs

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Mayor and City Council Regular Meeting

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Environmental Affairs Committee Regular Session

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