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Public Services

Procurement Office Relocates to 27 Courthouse Square, Rockville

Montgomery County's Office of Procurement has moved to 27 Courthouse Square, Suite 330, Rockville, MD 20850.

Procurement· Feb 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Feb 13
Finance

County Minimum Wage for Contracts Rises to $18.15/Hour

Montgomery County's Wage Requirements Law rate increased to $18.15 per hour, effective July 1, 2025.

Procurement· Feb 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Feb 13
Local Economy

Procurement Hosts Online Open House on RFP Response Tips

County Procurement holds a free Zoom open house on responding to RFPs on Feb. 18, 2026, from 10–11 a.m.

Procurement· Feb 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Feb 13
Finance

County Sets Record $274M Awarded to MFD Businesses in FY25

FY25 annual reports show a record $274M awarded to certified MFD businesses and $133M to Local Small Business Reserve Program vendors.

Procurement· Feb 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Feb 13
Local Economy

OLO Surveys Small Businesses on County Contracting Experience

The Office of Legislative Oversight seeks feedback from small, minority-, women-, and disabled-owned businesses by Feb. 20, 2026.

Procurement· Feb 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Feb 13
Local Economy

Three Active LSBRP Informal Solicitations Open for Bids

County has open informal solicitations for Council Office Building Auditorium (#1192482), Wildlife Control Services (#1188823), and Balloon Decor (#1188832).

Procurement· Feb 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Feb 13
Local Economy

County Seeks Youth Media Services via LSBRP RFP

RFP #1176186 for Youth Media Services includes a pre-submission conference on March 4, 2026 via virtual Teams meeting.

Procurement· Feb 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Feb 13
Environment

FeBREWary Bulb Crawl Events Offer Free LED Bulb Swaps at Local Venues

County residents can swap old incandescent or CFL bulbs for free energy-efficient LEDs at FeBREWary Bulb Crawl locations this month.

mc_energy· Feb 13, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Energy — “💡😍 Watt's Love Got to Do with Energy Savings? 💡😍”
Feb 13
Finance

Maryland OPC Publishes Fact Sheets on High Utility Bills, Data Centers

Maryland's Office of People's Counsel released fact sheets on rising BGE and Pepco bills, plus a report on data centers' potential impact on ratepayers.

mc_energy· Feb 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Energy — “💡😍 Watt's Love Got to Do with Energy Savings? 💡😍”
Feb 13
Environment

Electrify MC Program Helps Residents Switch to All-Electric Homes

Montgomery County's Electrify MC program assists residents in transitioning from fossil-fuel heating to all-electric home systems.

mc_energy· Feb 13, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Energy — “💡😍 Watt's Love Got to Do with Energy Savings? 💡😍”
Feb 13
Environment

Home Performance Energy Star Audits Available for $100 to County Homeowners

Homeowners can schedule a $100 Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Audit through BGE, Pepco, or Potomac Edison for a diagnostic report and efficiency upgrades.

mc_energy· Feb 13, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Energy — “💡😍 Watt's Love Got to Do with Energy Savings? 💡😍”
Feb 13
Environment

Sustain Our Future Offering Free HVAC Upgrades to Income-Qualifying Homeowners

A grant-funded program provides free electric HVAC systems and insulation upgrades to income-qualifying homeowners in seven Maryland counties.

mc_energy· Feb 13, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County Energy — “💡😍 Watt's Love Got to Do with Energy Savings? 💡😍”
Feb 13
Environment

Free Home Energy Checkups Available to Montgomery County Utility Customers

County residents who pay a utility bill can get a no-cost Quick Home Energy Checkup and receive up to $250 in energy-saving products.

mc_energy· Feb 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Energy — “💡😍 Watt's Love Got to Do with Energy Savings? 💡😍”
Feb 13
Local Economy

Maryland Waives 6% Sales Tax on Energy Star Appliances This Weekend

Maryland's Shop Maryland Energy Weekend tax holiday runs Feb. 14–16, waiving the 6% sales tax on qualifying Energy Star-certified appliances.

mc_energy· Feb 13, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County Energy — “💡😍 Watt's Love Got to Do with Energy Savings? 💡😍”
Feb 13
Transportation

Great Seneca Transit Network extRa Routes Serve Life Sciences Corridor

The GSTN, launched in 2024, runs Pink and Lime express Ride On routes to 9,000+ life sciences jobs, universities, and medical facilities.

MCDOT· Feb 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ride On Bus System Opens Doors to Science, Technology Opportunities for Students”
Feb 13
Public Safety

'Built to Last' Theme Set for May 2026 Building Safety Month

The 2026 Building Safety Month campaign, themed 'Built to Last,' runs throughout May with weekly safety topics and local DPS events.

DPS· Feb 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | Feb. 2026”
Feb 13
Public Services

DPS Offices Closed February 16 for Presidents Day

Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 16, in observance of Presidents Day.

DPS· Feb 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | Feb. 2026”
Feb 13
Meetings & Hearings

Sign Review Board Meets Virtually March 11

The Montgomery County Sign Review Board holds a virtual Microsoft Teams meeting at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 11.

DPS· Feb 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | Feb. 2026”
Feb 13
Meetings & Hearings

DPS Briefs Planning Board on Site Plan Enforcement Coordination

DPS presented to the Montgomery Planning Board on enforcement of M-NCPPC-certified site plans and inter-agency coordination.

DPS· Feb 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | Feb. 2026”
Feb 13
Housing & Real Estate

Montgomery County Raises Right-of-Way Permit Bond Amounts

Bond amounts for public right-of-way permits now set at 150% of construction costs, up from 100%, effective February 2026.

DPS· Feb 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | Feb. 2026”
Feb 13
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