What is a Statewide contract and when is it used?
A Statewide contract is a contract solicited and awarded by the Department of General Services or the Department of Budget and Management for use by all Executive Branch Agencies throughout the State. These contracts may be for maintenance services used at DHMH facilities such as security guard or trash removal services; information technology such as computer hardware, software and/or services; and commodities such as office supplies or photocopiers. A Statewide contract should be used whenever a service or commodity is available and can be obtained through a Statewide contract. Current Statewide contracts may be viewed on the Department of Budget and Managements (DBM) website at http://www.dbm.state.md.us/html/dbmcont.html and the Department of General Services (DGS) website at http://www.dgs.state.md.us/procure/swcont.htm or through eMarylandMarketplace at http://www.emarylandmarketplace.com/emm/index.cfm.