What procurement requirements does the City of Havre de Grace publish for vendors?

The City of Havre de Grace publishes a Procurement Policy and supporting exhibits on the Department of Administration — Procurement page; vendors must review each solicitation plus the Procurement Policy and exhibits for solicitation-specific insurance, bonding, licensing, and submission requirements.

How does the City of Havre de Grace approve procurement contracts and awards?

The City of Havre de Grace’s Department of Administration — Procurement administers procurements, and the elected City Council is the municipal governing body involved in contract approvals; procurement procedures and council actions determine approval thresholds and meeting review.

Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for the City of Havre de Grace?

The City of Havre de Grace Department of Administration — Procurement web page hosts the official Procurement Policy and Procurement Policy Exhibit (including the Bid Protest Exhibit) and lists Michele Widman as the procurement contact for policy and solicitation questions.

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Havre De Grace, MD
Country:: US

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Feasibility Study Safe Routes To School (Request For Proposal)
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Aug 14, 2026
Closes
Oct 2, 2026
Seeking proposal for feasibility study.

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Population
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15,630
Procurement Hell Score
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68 / 100
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Procurement Hell Score
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- Sole Source: Only pursue if your product is proprietary, highly specialized public safety equipment; otherwise skip and use a coop.
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- City of Havre de Grace rarely approves sole source. Only consider this path if your product is highly specialized public safety equipment with proprietary technology similar to the city’s single observed sole source (Ordinance No. 1149). Otherwise, deprioritize and pivot to cooperative purchasing. Practical notes: Expect rigorous justification and approvals; coordinate early with the City’s Procurement office to confirm required documentation. No specific sole source dollar threshold is stated in the public guidance.
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- The City uses cooperative purchasing and can piggyback, particularly via OMNIA Partners. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Havre de Grace

City Council Special Meeting
Date: Jan 14, 1901Type: Meeting mention
The meeting was convened by the Mayor to appoint judges for the upcoming election in the city court. The council reviewed and confirmed the list of appointed judges presented by the Mayor.
Havre De Grace Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes
Date: Aug 1, 2018Type: Meeting mention
The Commission reviewed the status of the regular and escrow accounts, including expenditures for walking tour rack cards. Updates from City Council liaisons were provided regarding the passage of resolutions for John O'Neill Day and the establishment of a Historic District. The meeting included discussions on creating metal medallions for the Lafayette Trail, tracking properties for potential demolition, and updates on various subcommittees, including the conclusion of the walking tour rack card project and the formation of a new John O'Neill Day subcommittee. Announcements were made regarding events at the Lock House and a partnership request from the Bulle Rock Civic League.
Havre De Grace City Council Special Session
Date: Sep 26, 1912Type:

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Tracy D. ConawayChief of Finance

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Who manages procurement and purchasing for the City of Havre de Grace?

The City of Havre de Grace’s Department of Administration — Procurement manages municipal procurement and purchasing and works with the elected City Council on contract matters. The Department of Administration procurement contact handles solicitations, policy interpretation, and purchasing coordination.

Where does the City of Havre de Grace post bids and RFPs?

The City of Havre de Grace posts bids, RFPs, and contractor notices on its Department of Administration — Procurement web page and on City website notices such as the 'Notice to Contractors – Invitation to Bid'.

How do vendors complete vendor registration with the City of Havre de Grace?

Vendors engage with the City of Havre de Grace by responding to solicitations posted on the Department of Administration — Procurement page and by coordinating directly with the procurement office; event vendors use the City's event application and permit forms for event-specific approval.

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Feasibility Study Safe Routes To School (Request For Proposal)

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