Office of Procurement
Based on HUD's requirements, Baltimore Housing's procurement activities fall in to four categories:

Competitive Solicitations
Competitive procurement is conducted for purchases exceeding $100,000 by either sealed bidding or competitive proposals.

Construction
Most construction contracts are awarded using sealed bidding. All construction bids exceeding $25,000 must be accompanied by a bid guarantee (Bid Bond), which shall not be less than five percent (5 %) of the amount of the bid. The successful bidder prior to execution of any contract shall also submit a performance bond and payment bond of 100% of the contract price.

Small Purchases
For purchases in excess of $1000 and up to $100,000, three quotes shall be solicited. Quotes may be verbal or written and be received by telephone, fax or e-mail.

For purchases up to $1000, buyers may procure the supplies or services from a Single vendor.

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Open Invitation for Bids (IFB's) and Request for Proposals (RFP's) are Advertised in the Bids and Proposal section of the Baltimore Sun, The Daily Record, and the Afro-American newspapers.