Press Releases

Maryland Department of General Services Distributes Boots to Community Non-profit Organizations Through Federal Surplus Personal Property Donation Program

BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Department of General Services (DGS), the agency of record in the State of Maryland for the Federal Surplus Personal Property Donation Program, today partnered with 4MyCity in Baltimore, Maryland to distribute 428 pairs of men’s boots to 20 non-profit organizations.  “Today’s donations were possible because  ...Learn more

Maryland Department of General Services Announces $68 Million Award to Support New Baltimore City District Courthouse Construction

BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Department of General Services (DGS) today announced the award of $68 million in funding to support the construction of the new Baltimore City district courthouse. The Board of Public Works approved the award, which will support a contract with Cam Construction Company of Timonium, Maryland  ...Learn more

General Services Announces Newly Acquired ISO Certification for Human Resources Division 

BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Department of General Services (DGS) today announces their achievement in securing the International Organization for Standardization 9001:2015 (ISO) certification for their Human Resources division. DGS is one of the first state agencies to acquire the certification. This certification was selected specifically to validate DGS’ human  ...Learn more

Flags Raised Over Newly Restored State House Dome, Signaling Completion of Historic Preservation Project

State Completes Final Stages of Maryland State House Dome Restoration Project and Advances Exterior & Grounds Restoration ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan today announced that the state has completed the most extensive renovation of the historic Maryland State House Dome in decades. The restoration of the nation’s oldest U.S. state capitol  ...Learn more

The Hogan Administration Announces Over $16 Million in Federal Surplus Delivered to Marylanders in Need in 2022

ANNAPOLIS, MD – The Hogan administration today announced that in the year 2022, the Maryland Department of General Services (DGS), the agency of record in the State of Maryland for the Federal Surplus Personal Property Donation Program, secured and delivered $16,583,540 in federal surplus property to Marylanders in need, public  ...Learn more

Hogan Administration Announces $27.5 Million in Capital Grant Funding for the Month of December

Funds Will Support Museums, Community Centers, Medical Facilities, Parks and Community Revitalization, Historic Institutions, and Educational Foundations ANNAPOLIS, MD – The Hogan administration announced Maryland Board of Public Works (BPW) approval of 34 capital grant agreements in the month of December, totaling $27,509,693. These dedicated grants foster essential capital projects  ...Learn more

Maryland Department of General Services Announces the Award of the $26.8 Million Construction Contract for New Maryland State Police Barracks V

BERLIN, MD – The Maryland Department of General Services today announced the Board of Public Works’ (BPW) approval for the next step of the Maryland State Police Barracks V in Berlin, Maryland. The board approved the contract for construction services to Keller Brothers, Inc. in Mount Airy, MD. “As the  ...Learn more

The Maryland Department of General Services Announces the Launch of eMMA 2.0

State of Maryland Continues to Advance Statewide e-Procurement System ANNAPOLIS, MD – The Maryland Department of General Services’ (DGS) Office of State Procurement (OSP) today announced the launch of eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) 2.0. The eMMA 2.0 release introduces the final module of Maryland’s Procure-to-Pay platform.  “The new version of  ...Learn more

The Maryland Department of General Services Distributes Baby Formula to Nonprofit Organizations

BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Department of General Services (DGS), which is the agency of record in the State of Maryland for the Federal Surplus Personal Property Donation Program, today partnered with 4MyCity in Baltimore, Maryland to distribute over 5,000 20 oz cans of baby formula to 25 non-profit organizations.   ...Learn more

Hogan Administration Announces $8.1 Million in Capital Grant Funding for the Month of November

Funds Will Support Museums, Community Centers, Medical Facilities, Parks and Community Revitalization, Historic Institutions, and Educational Foundations ANNAPOLIS, MD – The Hogan administration announced Maryland Board of Public Works (BPW) approval of 16 capital grant agreements in the month of November, totaling $8,124,000. These dedicated grants foster essential capital projects  ...Learn more