Purchasing Department The FCPS Purchasing Department obtains the goods and services necessary for the students and staff in the most cost-effective and efficient manner, and we encourage open competition among vendors through fair negotiation, competitive bidding and contract buying. Contact Purchasing Manager: Stephen P. Starmer Phone 301-644-5074 Fax 301-644-5213 stephen.starmer@fcps.org Purchasing Practices Vendors & Bids* Contract Terms Vendor Frequently Asked Questions   Procurement Practices & Purchasing Department Procedures Staff's Bid Responsibilities Active Bid List BIDDERS APPLICATIONS 1. General Application including:    * Fundraising    * Construction up to $250,000 2. Network Cabling Application 3. Large Construction Application Vendor Relations W-9 PDF   Supplies & Equipment Professional Services Maintenance & Small Construction Contractor's Pre-Qualification Notification *All formal bids and some quotes are also advertised in advance in at least one local newspaper, usually the Frederick News-Post. Notices and bid results may also be found via the State of Maryland's publication Contractor's Weekly. Announcements and bid packages are available for public review in the FCPS Purchasing Department, 33 Thomas Johnson Drive, Frederick, Maryland. For direct and timely notification of bid requests, register as a bidder with the Purchasing Department.

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