St. Mary's County Public Schools

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Buyer type:: School District
Location:: Leonardtown, MD
Country:: US

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ITB-SMCPS‐2027-M-HB supply, deliver and install horizontal blinds
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Closes
Oct 26, 2026
The Board of Education of St. Mary’s County, on behalf of St. Mary’s County Public Schools, seeks sealed bids from qualified vendors to supply, deliver, and install horizontal blinds in school and office buildings as needed. The work includes furnishing new blinds, full installation, and responsibility for labor, materials, and disposal of old blinds. The contract has a one-year base term with up to four one-year renewals; bids are to be submitted electronically, and the agency may make partial or multiple awards.
Department of Maintenance - Horizontal Blinds
Posted
Sep 18, 2026
Closes
Oct 16, 2026
Supply, deliver and install horizontal blinds in school and office buildings on an as-needed basis.

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City
The city where this buyer is located.
Leonardtown
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
16,905
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
2400600
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
27
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
2,316.54
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
62 / 100
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Procurement Hell Score
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62 / 100
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- Sole Source: If sale is less than $25,000, sole source is technically possible but avoid; low $25,000 threshold makes approvals unlikely—pivot to coops.
- Coops: Frequently procures through Maryland Department of General Services (Statewide Contracts), Maryland Education Enterprise Consortium (MEEC), OMNIA Partners, and Sourcewell; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Sole Source
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- St. Mary's County Public Schools, MD has a low $25,000 competitive bidding threshold. FY2023–FY2025 public records show no documented sole-source awards. Attempting a sole-source justification will likely fail and waste resources; redirect to cooperative purchasing instead.
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- SMCPS uses cooperative purchasing today (confirmed participation). Recommended programs to leverage:
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Board meetings and strategic plans from St. Mary's County Public Schools

St. Mary's County Public Schools Board Of Education Board Of Education Meeting
Date: Sep 9, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting covered several key areas, including superintendent and student member reports on school activities, professional development initiatives, and student leadership updates involving AI discussions. The board recognized community school coordinators as part of a national appreciation week and held a formal proclamation reading. Additionally, the board received a detailed presentation on the Fiscal Year 2027 Comprehensive Maintenance Plan for educational facilities, which outlined maintenance strategies, infrastructure upkeep, work order trends, and resource allocation.
St. Mary's County Public Schools Board of Education Regular Meeting
Date: Oct 7, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting covered a wide range of topics, including updates on community partnerships, student attendance improvements, and new initiatives aimed at increasing student pleasure reading. School events such as band showcases, art exhibits, and homecoming were highlighted. The superintendent introduced an upcoming grant program designed to help paraprofessionals become licensed teachers. The board also celebrated receiving a workplace health award and recognized bus drivers and attendants during National School Bus Safety Week. Additionally, the board approved a contingency increase for a school roof replacement project and reviewed the 2026 audited financial statements, which resulted in a clean, unmodified opinion from auditors with no reported material weaknesses.

Key Contacts

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Christopher AdamsAssistant Principal - 10th Grade, Edmentum, MTSS and Testing Coordinator

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St. Mary's County Public Schools RFPs

ITB-SMCPS‐2027-M-HB supply, deliver and install horizontal blinds

Department of Maintenance - Horizontal Blinds

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St. Mary's County Public Schools Board Of Education Board Of Education Meeting

St. Mary's County Public Schools Board of Education Regular Meeting

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ITB-SMCPS‐2027-M-HB supply, deliver and install horizontal blinds

Department of Maintenance - Horizontal Blinds

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St. Mary's County Public Schools Board Of Education Board Of Education Meeting

St. Mary's County Public Schools Board of Education Regular Meeting

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St. Mary's County Public Schools RFPs

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St. Mary's County Public Schools Board Of Education Board Of Education Meeting

St. Mary's County Public Schools Board of Education Regular Meeting

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Board of Education of St. Mary's County Meeting

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