City of Gaithersburg

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

City of Gaithersburg RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

Robertson Park Field #3 Sports Lighting System Upgrade to LED RFP2027-001
Open
Aug 3, 2026
Closes
Sep 3, 2026
Procurement of an LED sports lighting system upgrade for Robertson Park Field #3, including design, installation, and associated services.
City of Gaithersburg Structural Engineer Plan Reviews RFP
Open
Jul 23, 2026
Closes
Aug 17, 2026
The City of Gaithersburg is soliciting qualified structural engineering consultants to perform construction document reviews for projects that in-house staff cannot review. Services will be provided on an as-needed basis for commercial renovations, new construction, multifamily and mixed-use buildings, offices, places of assembly, and other structures, with an initial contract term beginning September 1, 2026. The opportunity was posted July 23, 2026, and responses are due August 17, 2026; the estimated annual not-to-exceed budget is $22,000.
City of Gaithersburg Structural Engineer Plan Reviews
Open
Jul 23, 2026
Closes
Aug 17, 2026
The City of Gaithersburg is soliciting qualified structural engineering consultants to perform construction document reviews for projects that in-house staff cannot review. Services will be provided on an as-needed basis for commercial renovations, new construction, multifamily and mixed-use buildings, offices, places of assembly, and other structures, with an initial contract term beginning September 1, 2026. The opportunity was posted July 23, 2026, and responses are due August 17, 2026; the estimated annual not-to-exceed budget is $22,000.

Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

Census ID
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166400
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
437.9
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
71,113
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
38 / 100
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Procurement Hell Score
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38 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- 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.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Sole Source
- 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.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Cooperatives
- 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.
- Recommended (accessible through Starbridge):
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.

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Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Gaithersburg

Planning Commission Planning Commission Meeting
Date: Aug 5, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included a review and recommendation for a large family daycare special exception case, which was approved. Additionally, the commission reviewed and recommended a sketch plan for a professional development project involving senior housing, which also involved a determination regarding the relevance of the master plan land use designation for that site. Finally, a text amendment to remove language related to school utilization premium payment fees was discussed and recommended for approval.
Community Impact Committee Regular Session Minutes
Date: Jun 4, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting focused on city updates regarding the evaluation of grant proposals for FY27 Community Services, the approval of funding for 16 programs across 13 nonprofits, and the development of AI policies for the grant review process. Staff reported on the recent coalition of providers meeting and debrief sessions for unsuccessful applicants. Additionally, the committee discussed quality assurance procedures for grantees, including site visits and reporting, and planned for upcoming team-building training.
Environmental Affairs Committee Regular Session Minutes

Key Contacts

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Brian HelmsActing Director of Information Technology

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Thomas Lonergan-SeegerAssistant City Manager

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Planning Commission Planning Commission Meeting

Community Impact Committee Regular Session Minutes

Environmental Affairs Committee Regular Session Minutes

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Planning Commission Planning Commission Meeting

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Environmental Affairs Committee Regular Session Minutes

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