The City operates under a decentralized procurement system; individual Departments are responsible for purchasing those goods and services required to perform their functions. The Procurement Division acts as a liaison between Departments, responsible for administering and enforcing purchasing policies and procedures; identifying and establishing procurement strategies, methods and processes; and providing assistance with solicitation development, negotiations and contract awards.

All formal solicitations and select informal solicitations (requests for quotes) will be published here and be advertised on the State of Maryland’s eMaryland Marketplace. Vendors interested in doing business with the City should register with eMaryland Marketplace. In addition, vendors may subscribe to the City’s eNewsletter to receive email notifications when new solicitations are published.

Security Services for City Events

  • Department:Police%20Department
  • RFP Number:RFQ-2025-003
  • Start Date:06/04/2025 8:00 AM
  • Close Date:06/23/2025 2:00 PM

The City is soliciting quotes for a qualified Contractor to provide Security Guard Services for planned City events. Contractor shall provide trained and Maryland State certified, professional, courteous, uniformed, and equipped, armed and unarmed Security Guards and Security Guard Supervisors, for the following special events conducted by the City:

  • Summerfest Celebration
  • Kentland’s 5K Race
  • Labor Day Parade
  • Oktoberfest at the Kentlands
  • Book Festival
  • Winter Lights
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