The City of Frederick is seeking engineering consulting services for the Harry Grove Stadium Roof Replacement Project. Work is limited to the original stadium structures identified in Exhibit A; the newly constructed home and visiting team clubhouses and their roofs are excluded except for coordination at interfaces. The consultant must verify existing conditions and interfaces within the project limits.
Work consist of 100 lf of remove and reset guardrail, 87,120 sy of grading, site grading, 10,000 cy of usable material, load and haul, dump charge - unsuitable material, 17,000 sy of erosion control matting, coir matting, 4 ea of gravel construction entrance - wash rack, 1,500 sy of riprap base/sides with filter cloth, 17,000 lf of tree protection fencing/safety fencing, 200 lf of sidewalk - concrete, 300 lf of curb & gutter, 87,120 sy of permanent seeding (includes fertilizing, soil treatment, & watering). See attached file.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
166390
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
769.3
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
92,059
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
48 / 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
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Sole Source:Avoid this route; pivot back to coops for speed and predictability.
Coops:Frequently procures through 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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City of Frederick, MD. There is no public evidence of sole source awards; deprioritize this path. Immediately pivot to cooperative purchasing to avoid an unpredictable and likely unsuccessful cycle.
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You can get onboarded to the recommended cooperative pathways by reaching out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
The City has used cooperative purchasing before (e.g., Sourcewell; piggybacking on county contracts).
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Frederick
City Council Regular Public Meeting
Date: Oct 15, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The council reviewed and approved several items including a special ordinance to amend the FY 2027 budget for a BJAG grant. Key procurement and project approvals included the B2GNow software implementation, a service agreement with Force Metrics, additional construction administration services for the airport's south apron project, and a contract for a solar feasibility study at Frederick Municipal Airport. The council also approved a lease agreement for an aircraft hangar. Legislative actions included the approval of multiple ordinances regarding land management code, forest conservation standards, and fees. Additionally, the council introduced ordinances concerning the issuance of bonds and a moratorium on data center land use categories for further study.
Public Works Committee Minutes
Date: Sep 22, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting focused on a presentation regarding the update of Moderately Priced Dwelling Unit (MPDU) requirements to foster affordable housing. Discussion topics included lowering unit thresholds, simplifying processes for nonprofit projects, establishing incentives like density bonuses and PILOT agreements, and the potential creation of a City Housing Fund. Residents provided feedback regarding fee-in-lieu options and the necessity for increased funding for affordable rentals and homeownership programs.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Frederick.
Who manages procurement and vendor requirements for City of Frederick?
Procurement and vendor requirements for City of Frederick are administered by the City Purchasing Department, led by the Manager of Purchasing. The Department handles commodities, services, and equipment purchasing plus surplus disposition, central supply, receiving/delivery, fuel and uniform programs, and the City mail facility.
Where does City of Frederick post bids and RFPs?
City of Frederick posts official solicitations, bids, and RFPs on its OpenGov eProcurement portal. The City's Bid Postings and Purchasing Opportunities pages also list notices; formal solicitations at or above advertised thresholds are posted to E-Maryland Marketplace and advertised locally. Registration is free and email-notification based.
How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Frederick?
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Historic Preservation Commission Meeting
Date: Dec 9, 2021Type: Meeting mention
The Historic Preservation Commission meeting covered several key topics. Discussion items included adherence to the city's historic preservation guidelines, structural stabilization, and architectural standards for local districts. The commission reviewed several applications for property modifications, focusing on the preservation of historic elements and property aesthetics. Additionally, procedural discussions regarding public comments and member recusal were conducted.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track City of Frederick meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Vendors register through City of Frederick's OpenGov eProcurement portal at procurement.opengov.com/signup. Registration is free, enables email notifications for City bids and RFPs, and the City's Vendor Registration page links to the portal. SBE/MWBE enrollment uses certifications from recognized certifying authorities.
What products and services does City of Frederick procure?
The City of Frederick routinely procures construction, professional services, general services, supplies, equipment, parts, printing, and insurance. City opportunity groupings include professional services (engineering, consulting), general services (HVAC, maintenance), and construction; Purchasing also manages surplus, fuel, uniforms, and mail services.
Does City of Frederick use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?
City of Frederick permits cooperative purchasing and piggybacking on State of Maryland contracts, contracts awarded by other local or state agencies and cooperative purchasing organizations, and federal schedules such as the GSA when allowable by law, per the City's Purchasing Policies.
How does City of Frederick approve procurement contracts and awards?
Contract approval in City of Frederick requires Mayor and Board of Aldermen approval for purchases of $50,000 or more; $10,000–$50,000 requires at least three written quotes, and purchases under $10,000 are departmental discretionary, with issuing authorities and Purchasing Committee routing defined in the Purchasing Policies.
Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Frederick?
City of Frederick publishes its Purchasing Policies manual (Resolution 21-17) on the City website; the manual sets bid thresholds, competitive-solicitation and proposal rules, single-source and emergency procurement procedures, signing authority, change orders, and protest/dispute processes, with a procurement summary page available.
What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does City of Frederick use?
City of Frederick operates three affirmative programs: a Small Business Reserve (SBR) program with SBE self-performance and size limits, an MWBE program with annual participation goals accepting regional certifications, and a Local Preference Policy that applies a 10% preference (not to exceed $100,000) for computational award purposes.