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Maryland Department of General Services Announces BPW Approval of Capital Lease for New Headquarters of the Maryland Department of Health

April 23, 2025

BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Department of General Services (DGS) today announced the Board of Public Works’ (BPW) approval of a capital lease for the Maryland Department of Health’s (MDH) new headquarters at 300 N. Greene Street in Baltimore, MD.

This location is the former U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) Metro West complex and is part of a 1.1 million square ...

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Maryland Department of General Services Announces the Release of an Invitation for Bid to Construct New Supreme Court

April 18, 2025

Maryland Department of General Services Announces the Release of an Invitation for Bid to Construct New Supreme Court

Baltimore, MD — The Maryland Department of General Services (DGS) today announcedthe release of an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to construct a new Maryland Supreme Court building.This landmark project will be the only Supreme Court currently under construction in theUnited States and represents a significant investment in Maryland’s judicial infrastructure.

The five-story courthouse, with underground parking, will be constructed along RoweBoulevard, ...

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January 2025 Honoree

February 6, 2025
Monica Franklin
Monica Franklin is nominated for Caught Doing Great Service for her customer service. While in the process of generating an urgent purchase order to pay a vendor, Monica stepped in at the end to push the process through to completion. She made sure to personally connect with each approver in the process to push things through quickly so that ...

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December 2024 Honoree

February 6, 2025
Shae Cronin
Shae continues to be pivotal to effective OSP operations. He prepares the organization for virtually all external presentations, has negotiated a first-in-the-nation apprenticeship program (from conception to MOU and ongoing implementation), and has been instrumental in establishing the innovation and continuous improvement unit. Shae’s commitment to DGS and OSP is evident in his willingness to listen to individuals’ challenges, ...

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November 2024 Honoree

February 6, 2025
Darrell Jones
Darrell has always been a go-getter. He’d rather jump right in and get things done than sit back and delegate. He is a conscientious Building Manager who has had numerous successes fixing issues in the 301 W. Preston St. building at the State Center Complex in Baltimore. He is easy to get along with and continues to build relationships ...

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Fuel Site #118 SHA Finzel Dome – Out of Service

February 6, 2025
State of Maryland Fuel Site #118 – State Highway Administration (SHA) Finzel Salt Dome located at 1336 Beall School Road, Frostburg, MD is currently out of services.  This site will remain out of service until further notice.  

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Governor Moore Signs Executive Order to Modernize and Strengthen Equitable Access to State Procurement System

February 4, 2025
Published: 12/18/2024

 
ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Wes Moore today signed an executive order to deliver process improvements and efficiencies to Maryland’s procurement system, promote accountability and transparency, and strengthen the state’s commitment to its socioeconomic procurement programs. The executive order, signed during the final meeting of the Board of Public Works for calendar year 2024, represents the most robust and transformative procurement reform effort ...

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New Bulk Fuel and Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) BPO Numbers

January 7, 2025
Starting on January 1, 2025, statewide fuel program customers will use BPO number 001B5600092 topay bulk fuel and DEF invoices. Any bulk fuel invoices prior to January 1, 2025, will be paid with theold BPO number 001B2600177. Any DEF invoices prior to January 1, 2025, will be paid with the oldBPO number 001B2600127. Consigned fuel and maintenance are still under ...

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October 2024 Honoree

December 2, 2024
Tyler Kurtz The Catonsville multi-service center has a green roof. Green roofs provide shade, help reduce the roof surface temperature and the surrounding air. While my team members care for the landscaping throughout the facility, it is easy to overlook the lawn on the roof that no one sees and constituents can’t complain about. However, my team has such pride in ...

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Governor Moore Announces Nation’s First-Ever Public Procurement Apprenticeship Program

November 22, 2024
ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Wes Moore today announced the Maryland Department of General Services launch of the Future of Procurement Apprenticeship pilot program. As the nation’s first public procurement apprenticeship initiative, the program positions Maryland as a procurement and workforce development innovator, fostering economic growth both by making Maryland more competitive and the state that serves.
“I took an unconventional path from ...

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