The City of Hyattsville is seeking a qualified executive-search consulting firm to conduct a full-service recruitment process for the City Administrator position. The consultant will work with the City Council, HR Director, and City Clerk on candidate profiling, outreach, screening, interviews, background checks, and negotiations. The contract is fee-based with a not-to-exceed amount, requires work to begin within 10 days of notice to proceed, and includes a two-year replacement or repeat-search guarantee at no additional fee.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
184209
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
21,158
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
45 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
Higher is better Unlock
Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $25,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through OMNIA Partners, Sourcewell, and BuyBoard; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
Agency-specific vendor registration, compliance steps, and approval routing shape the purchasing timeline.
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Hyattsville has used cooperative purchasing before and it is the primary, proven path. Present coops as pre-competed, fast-track vehicles. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
Recommended (accessible through Starbridge):
Agency-specific vendor registration, compliance steps, and approval routing shape the purchasing timeline.
Unlock detailed thresholds, contracting paths, payment terms, and vendor benchmarks for this buyer.
Full playbooks include agency-specific workflows, thresholds, and vendor benchmarks.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Hyattsville
City Of Hyattsville City Administrator Update
Date: Oct 12, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The City Administrator provided an update covering several city initiatives and events. Highlights included acknowledgments of various awareness months like Breast Cancer and Hispanic Heritage, recognition of police department award winners and outreach efforts like Coffee with a Cop, and a tribute to a retired canine officer. Other topics included the renaming of Carnaby Park, the introduction of new staff members for the youth program, the announcement of a grant opportunity for health and wellness programs, and a recap of Economic Development Week events. Upcoming events were also discussed, including a zombie run, a prescription drug take-back day, and Halloween festivities.
Hyattsville City Council Council Meeting
Date: Oct 13, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting involved discussions on amending the agenda to move specific consent items to action items for debate. Public commentary covered several topics, including opposition to ALPR and Flock surveillance technology contracts, concerns regarding the status of city financial audits, advocacy for ranked-choice voting, a proposal to designate the city as a 'Bird City,' and recommendations for improving accessibility for residents with disabilities. Additionally, several residents provided testimonials supporting the City Administrator.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Hyattsville.
Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Hyattsville?
The City of Hyattsville Department of Finance administers procurement; the Treasurer oversees the Purchasing/Procurement Policy and the City may designate a Public Purchasing Agent. The Mayor and City Council retain policy-amendment and approval authority for significant procurements; contact the Treasurer for purchasing questions.
Where does City of Hyattsville post bids and RFPs?
City of Hyattsville posts solicitations on its Bids & RFPs page (CivicEngage) and advertises formal solicitations on the State of Maryland eBid Marketplace. Vendors can subscribe on the City Bids page to receive notification alerts for new postings.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Hyattsville?
Vendors create a website account on the City of Hyattsville Bids & RFPs page (CivicPlus) to subscribe for notifications; formal solicitations are also posted on the State of Maryland eBid Marketplace. Use the City Bids page to sign up for email alerts and view solicitation details.
Hyattsville City Council Meeting
Date: Oct 10, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The City Council meeting covered several critical infrastructure and community development topics. Discussions focused on the integration of climate-friendly urban forestry and tree planting initiatives as part of complete street designs, intended to enhance pedestrian safety, calm traffic, and improve storm water management. The council also addressed concerns regarding the automated stop sign enforcement program, with an emphasis on redirecting generated revenues toward broader infrastructure and safety improvements. Additionally, a presentation was delivered regarding the Sanctuary at Hyattsville Crossing, an affordable housing project proposing 120 new rental units on excess land owned by the First United Methodist Church, aimed at addressing the need for affordable housing in the area.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
Know what buyers discuss before RFPs drop
Track City of Hyattsville meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Does City of Hyattsville use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
City of Hyattsville's Purchasing Manual includes an Intergovernmental Purchasing section that authorizes intergovernmental and cooperative purchasing under defined procedures. Vendors should consult the Purchasing Manual for the policy and procedural requirements that govern cooperative procurements.
What procurement requirements does City of Hyattsville publish for vendors?
Vendor requirements are specified in each solicitation and in the Purchasing Manual; solicitations include signed-proposal, recordkeeping, and suspension/debarment clauses, and the Manual addresses bonds or surety for construction. Vendors must review each solicitation for required forms, insurance, and submission instructions.
How does City of Hyattsville approve procurement contracts and awards?
The City of Hyattsville Department of Finance (Treasurer) oversees procurement review, and purchases or contracts above the City Council approval threshold (for example, $50,000) require City Council approval following formal solicitation. Vendors should note Council approval may be required before award execution.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Hyattsville?
City of Hyattsville's Department of Finance Purchasing Manual (Procurement Policy, adopted April 2, 2012) contains purchasing methods, bid thresholds, bidding rules, public-improvements rules, bonds/surety, intergovernmental purchasing, and sample RFP and contract forms. Vendors should consult this Manual and the City Bids page for standard terms.
