Montgomery County Public Schools is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors to provide full-service boiler, burner, and related mechanical services for its facilities. The work includes regular maintenance, emergency repairs, inspections, code compliance, and support for heating systems at MCPS schools and support facilities throughout Montgomery County, Maryland. The initial contract term is three years with the possibility of five one-year renewals, and bidders must demonstrate relevant experience, hold a valid Maryland contractor’s license, provide required insurance, and meet a 20% MBE/WBE participation goal.
Montgomery County Public Schools is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors to provide full-service boiler, burner, and related mechanical services for its facilities. The work includes regular maintenance, emergency repairs, inspections, code compliance, and support for heating systems at MCPS schools and support facilities throughout Montgomery County, Maryland. The initial contract term is three years with the possibility of five one-year renewals, and bidders must demonstrate relevant experience, hold a valid Maryland contractor’s license, provide required insurance, and meet a 20% MBE/WBE participation goal.
Sole Source:If the solution is proprietary or required for MCPS system compatibility, work with Procurement on a justification and manufacturer exclusivity letter.
Coops:Frequently procures through MEEC, Sourcewell, and OMNIA Partners; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Montgomery County Public Schools
Montgomery County Public Schools Strategic Plan 2025-2030
Date: Jan 1, 2025Type: Strategic Plan
This document provides a Year 1 (2025-2026) progress update for the Montgomery County Public Schools' 2025-2030 Strategic Plan, "MCPS Future Ready." The plan is structured around four key goals: Academic Excellence, Future Ready Graduates, Positive, Safe, and Effective Climate and Operations, and High-Quality, Diverse Workforce. The update highlights steady progress in early literacy, advanced coursework, financial literacy, facilities delivery, and staff diversity, while addressing challenges in state mathematics proficiency, secondary school climate, disciplinary disproportionality, and teacher subject-area certification. It also details navigation of significant structural changes in the Maryland State Department of Education accountability framework and outlines next steps for curriculum implementation and operational improvements.
Montgomery County Board of Education Memorandum
Date: Dec 10, 2013Type: Meeting mention
This document serves as a report of closed sessions held by the Board of Education. Key discussion topics included receiving legal advice on complaints and appeals related to early entrance to kindergarten, student placement processes, and educational matters. Additionally, the Board received briefings on human resources, collective bargaining negotiations, and capital budget strategy.
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Public-sector contacts connected to Montgomery County Public Schools.
Montgomery County Public Schools Center Program Model 2027-2031
Date: Apr 13, 2026Type: Strategic Plan
This document outlines and explains the new six-region model for high school academic center programs at Montgomery County Public Schools, set to begin in the 2027-2028 school year with full implementation by 2030-2031. The strategic direction aims to expand equitable access to high-quality specialized programs, reduce geographical and transportation barriers, and increase available seats across the county. Key areas covered include the vision, rationale, program structure with five main themes (Medical Science and Healthcare; STEM; International Baccalaureate, Humanities and Languages; Leadership and Public Service; Visual and Performing Arts, Design and Communication), student access and experience, admissions processes, program quality and staffing, communication, and the implementation timeline. The intended outcomes are to provide more students with engaging academic options closer to home, foster rigorous learning, and prepare them for college, careers, and community life.
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