If my company does business with the county government am I automatically approved as an MCPS vendor?
MCPS requires a separate vendor approval process.
* Click Here to visit the Division of Procurement website.
* Click Here to visit the Division of Construction website for more opportunities.
* Click Here to see a list of other state and local agency opportunities.

Should I visit each school if I want to do business with them?
Vendors are not authorized to visit school sites without MCPS approval. Vendors should visit the Division of Procurement office instead. Appointments are not necessary, but are strongly encouraged to ensure that the buyer needed is available to meet.

Does MCPS have a contract for my service or product?
Click Here to see a complete list of MCPS annually issued contracts.

Does MCPS have a 'set aside' program for small and minority businesses?
MCPS does not have a 'set aside' program, however, the Board of Education encourages and assists small and minorty businesses to participate in all aspects of the procurement process.

How do I do business with MCPS?
Click Here to visit the MCPS Division of Procurement website for a vendor application and "Guide to Successful Vendor Partnership". Click Here to register for an upcoming vendor seminar to learn more about the MCPS bid process. Seminars are held the first Thursday of each month at 10:00a.m.

How can I obtain a copy of a solicitation?
Click Here to email your request or call us at 301-279-3555.

Who do I contact about past due invoices?
Click Here to email Marti Dorner in the Accounts Payable Department of the Division of the Controller. Or you can call her at 301-279-3115.

How can my bus company be added to the Approved Bus Charter List?
Click Here to see the MCPS Commercial Carrier Application and instructions.
Click Here to email Diane Lewis George or call her at 301-279-3148 if you have questions.

How can I find out what bids are opening?
Click Here to see the MCPS Procurement Bid Calendar.

How do I learn the current status of a bid?
Click Here to email a bid status request (please include bid name and number). Or call the Division of Procurement at 301-279-3555.

Which Buyer handles my commodity and how do I contact them?
Click Here to see a complete bid list. The Buyer's name and phone number should be listed at the top of each bid. If you do not see it listed, please call 301-279-3555.

Can I still register if I don't see my commodity listed?
Our website's bid list reflects only the annual bids for products and services regularly used by our schools. There are other bids that may not be listed here. If you don't see your commodity listed, please call us at 301-279-3555 . We may have information on other opportunities.