What does Howard County do?

Howard County’s core mission centers on delivering essential public safety, social services, and infrastructure support to its residents through targeted procurement of specialized human services, municipal construction, and public safety equipment. Strategic priorities include expanding access to mental health and family support services, modernizing aging public works systems, and equipping law enforcement and emergency response units with mission-critical tools. The agency actively invests in programs addressing behavioral health, shelter operations, and postpartum support, while simultaneously maintaining critical civic infrastructure through site preparation, water and sewer construction, and electrical and plumbing services. Public safety remains a consistent focus, evidenced by procurements for firearms, ordnance, and occupational health services for first responders. Procurement patterns reveal a strong reliance on professional services and specialized equipment, with frequent engagements in mental health care delivery, waste management, and construction contracting. The agency tends to issue open solicitations without set-asides, indicating a preference for competitive, performance-based contracts awarded based on technical capability and compliance rather than socioeconomic preferences. Contract vehicles are typically direct solicitations for specific operational needs, often tied to time-bound programs or infrastructure maintenance cycles. Primary NAICS targets include Other Individual and Family Services, Site Preparation Contractors, and Industrial Truck and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing, reflecting a blend of social service delivery and physical infrastructure support. The agency also consistently procures surgical instruments, environmental consulting, engineering services, and transportation equipment, suggesting a multi-disciplinary approach to public service. Vendor relationships are transactional and project-specific, with no evidence of long-term blanket agreements or diversity-focused set-asides. Howard County operates under the State of Maryland as a local government entity with jurisdiction over county-wide services. It utilizes standard municipal procurement structures, issuing solicitations directly through open competition for goods and services essential to public health, safety, and infrastructure resilience.

How do I find contracts from Howard County?

You can find contracts from Howard County on CLEATUS by visiting the agency's contracts tab. Search and filter by contract type, NAICS code, set-aside, and more. CLEATUS aggregates data from SAM.gov, FPDS, USASpending.gov, and state procurement systems.

What contracts does Howard County award?

Howard County awards government contracts across various categories. Browse contract opportunities from this agency.

How do I do business with Howard County?

To do business with Howard County, start by registering in SAM.gov and obtaining a UEI number. Then search for contract opportunities from this agency on CLEATUS. Review the agency's procurement history, identify relevant NAICS codes, and prepare competitive proposals. The contractors tab shows companies that have won contracts from this agency.

Who are the top contractors for Howard County?

View the full list of contractors who have won awards from Howard County in the contractors tab . You can filter by contract value, NAICS code, and set-aside type to find relevant competitors and potential teaming partners.

Where is Howard County located?

Howard County is located in MD. While the agency may have offices in multiple locations, contract opportunities can be performed at various places of performance across the country.

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Howard County

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Howard County’s core mission centers on delivering essential public safety, social services, and infrastructure support to its residents through targeted procurement of specialized human services, municipal construction, and public safety equipment. Strategic priorities include expanding access to mental health and family support services, modernizing aging public works systems, and equipping law enforcement and emergency response units with mission-critical tools.

Howard County

Part of Maryland · Maryland

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Small & Diverse Business (EBO) Subcontracting Coordination

Traffic Sign Faces, Roll Goods, and Various Sign Blanks

Traffic Sign Face Manufacturing & Supply

Reflective Roll Goods Supply (Sheeting Material)

Sign Blank (Aluminum Sheet) Supply

Environmental Compliance & Certification Support

Embedded Mental Health Clinician for Law Enforcement

Psychoeducational Workshop Facilitation

Embedded Mental Health Clinician (Direct Counseling Services)

Mental Health Program Administration & Invoicing Support

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Leadership and vacancies

Recent Howard County Contracts

Small & Diverse Business (EBO) Subcontracting Coordination

Traffic Sign Faces, Roll Goods, and Various Sign Blanks

Traffic Sign Face Manufacturing & Supply

Reflective Roll Goods Supply (Sheeting Material)

Sign Blank (Aluminum Sheet) Supply

Environmental Compliance & Certification Support

Embedded Mental Health Clinician for Law Enforcement

Psychoeducational Workshop Facilitation

Embedded Mental Health Clinician (Direct Counseling Services)

Mental Health Program Administration & Invoicing Support

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What does Howard County do?

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How do I do business with Howard County?

Who are the top contractors for Howard County?

Where is Howard County located?