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.
Work includes 250 CY concrete channel demolition; 120 SY riprap demolition; 2 EA gravel construction entrance; 3,200 LF safety fence; 1,050 LF tree protection fence; 50 CY sand bag diversion; 2 ea filter bag; 1,500 SY erosion control matting (coir matting); 11,374 SY site grading (earthwork); 2 EA in-stream structures; 300 SF geotextiles (filter cloth); 25 EA tubelings; 11 EA 2" caliper trees; 60 lb ernst seeding; 12,000 SY permanent stabilization seeding.
Sole Source:Avoid this route; pivot back to coops for speed and predictability.
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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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The City has used cooperative purchasing before (e.g., Sourcewell; piggybacking on county contracts).
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Frederick
City Council Budget Meeting
Date: May 2, 2022Type: Meeting mention
The meeting focused on the FY2023 budget, including discussions on debt service, fund balances, and capital improvement projects. Key topics included financing for infrastructure projects such as streetlights, garage repairs, property code enforcement actions, and vehicle acquisitions. The board also addressed financial planning, specific project allocations, and potential budget adjustments.
City of Frederick Budget Meeting
Date: Apr 25, 2022Type: Meeting mention
The budget meeting focused on the operational and financial requirements of the Department of Public Works. Key discussion topics included the management of water and wastewater treatment facilities, challenges regarding staff recruitment and retention, and the strategic replacement plan for the city's fleet vehicles. Additionally, the presentation covered storm water management responsibilities, the maintenance of city infrastructure such as traffic signals and streetlights, street resurfacing projects, and ongoing facilities maintenance and leasing operations.
City of Frederick Budget Meeting
Date: Apr 14, 2022
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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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Type: Meeting mention
The budget meeting centered on the Police Department's operational goals and financial needs. Key discussion topics included strategies for officer recruitment and retention, the implementation of employee wellness programs, and the expansion of the co-responder program featuring partnerships with social workers. Additionally, the department highlighted initiatives such as appointing liaison officers for diverse community groups, the launch of a Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) pilot program, and the implementation of body cameras for all sworn personnel. Further administrative discussions involved a new police headquarters project, a vehicle replacement cycle strategy, the reorganization of the communications division, and the introduction of an online reporting tool for minor offenses.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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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.