The Finance Department's Bureau of Purchases oversees the procurement activity of primarily services and commodities on behalf of City agencies. For more information on the Bureau go to www.baltimorecity.gov/government/finance/purchases.php. If you are a vendor, please visit www.baltimorecitibuy.org for more information.
Design and Construction Projects are assessed and announced by the respective bureau or agency. Most often, this role is administered by the Deparment of Public Works (with is divided into 3 separate bureaus) or the Department of Transportation.
Architectural, Engineering & Contracting projects are awarded only to firms or businesses that have been pre-qualified by the City.
The Office of Boards and Commissions prequalifies all construction contractors and design consultants intending to perform contracts with the City of Baltimore that exceed $25,000.00. Follow their link for application information.
Certification is the process by which a business is determined to be a bona fide Minority Business Enterprise or Women's Business Enterprise by the Minority and Women's Business Opportunity Office. There is no application fee.