Baltimore County, Maryland is seeking proposals from qualified organizations to provide mental health case management services for eligible adults residing in the county. Services include assessment, care planning, service coordination, referrals, benefits assistance, participant advocacy, reporting, and compliance with Maryland Medicaid and COMAR requirements. The solicitation expressly states that no grant funds will be awarded; selected providers will be reimbursed through Maryland’s Public Behavioral Health System, and proposals are due October 21, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Baltimore County seeks bids for a term contract to provide professional captioning and transcription services for County-produced videos and podcasts, including accessibility compliance and separate SRT caption and TXT transcript files. Services must support English and Spanish, meet 99% accuracy requirements, and provide initial captions within 48 hours and corrections within one business day; bidders must have at least five years of captioning experience and provide three similar references. The contract is for one year, with up to four one-year renewal options, and may include future services such as real-time captioning, voice-over dubbing, descriptive video information, and minor audio or video editing.
The solicitation covers work at Halethorpe Fire Station 5 at 4501 Washington Boulevard in Halethorpe, Maryland. The project calls for installing extractor washers and includes a small addition to provide needed space; the solicitation title also specifies a dryer. Bids are due November 17, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. EST.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $25,000, use sole source.
Coops:Baltimore County actively uses cooperative purchasing to speed buys and bypass the low $7,500 competitive threshold. Frequently procures through Maryland Department of General Services – Office of State Procurement (Statewide Contracts), Baltimore Regional Cooperative Purchasing Committee (BRCPC), OMNIA Partners – Public Sector, and Sourcewell; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Baltimore County, MD:Pursue only if your solution is genuinely proprietary technology that integrates with existing county systems or a highly specialized service with no viable competition. Position on continuity of service or unique expertise. Work directly with the end-user department and the purchasing office to document the noncompetitive justification. County Council approval is required for sole source awards over $25,000.
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Baltimore County Council Legislative Session Minutes
Date: Oct 5, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Council introduced several bills concerning budget amendments, tax credits, zoning regulations, enforcement frameworks, and land-use requirements. Appointments were confirmed for the Baltimore County Animal Hearing Board. The Council held final votes on legislation regarding commercial house parties, the Advisory Committee on Animal Services, funding for body armor, zoning for schools, and warehouse exemptions. Fiscal matters were approved, including contracts for telecommunication services, taxi transport, annual Procare services, thermal imaging training, rural reforestation, non-destructive pipe analysis, and land surveying. Additionally, the Council approved resolutions for a sanitary sewer system extension, a payment in lieu of property taxes (PILOT) agreement, and the honorary dedication of Campbell Boulevard.
Design Review Panel Design Review Panel Meeting
Date: Sep 9, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed a commercial signage application for Capital Bank located at 210 Allegheny Avenue. The panel reviewed the proposed design for an illuminated sign, considered staff recommendations regarding zoning compliance and signage limitations, and deliberated on the sign's placement and aesthetic integration with the building's facade. A motion was passed to approve the signage as presented.
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The Board of Appeals conducted a public meeting to review an appeal regarding the denial of a permit renewal for the Dubai Hookah Lounge. Key discussion topics included the materiality of a technical error regarding code section references in the denial letter, the sufficiency of the denial letter's reasoning, and the adequacy of standards for review under the applicable code. The board ultimately agreed to uphold the permit denial, citing significant public safety, health, and welfare concerns stemming from repeated code violations and police involvement.
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