Government bids in Howard County, Maryland
13 open solicitations from Howard County government, its schools and authorities, and anywhere else with work located here. SledAtlas also tracks 452 past solicitations here through award.
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Howard County by the numbers
SledAtlas has tracked 510 bids and RFPs posted by Howard County, its towns, schools and authorities since January 2021. Updated November 1, 2026.
| Year | Bids posted |
|---|---|
| 2026 so far | 209 |
| 2025 | 60 |
| 2024 | 73 |
| 2023 | 64 |
| 2022 | 88 |
| 2021 | 16 |
The work bid most often here: water and sewer (30), trash and recycling (24), HVAC (21), building renovation (19), landscaping (18) and stormwater (16).
Where the bid results are published (112 jobs here), the typical job drew 5 bidders and the most drew 23. Who bid and what each bid are in the intelligence on every bid.
Contracts awarded by Howard County
138 contracts worth $221.8 million awarded by Howard County, its towns, schools and authorities since January 2023, counted from the award records SledAtlas holds, each in the year it was awarded.
| Year | Contracts | Total awarded | Companies that won |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 so far | 39 | $121.8 million | 39 |
| 2025 | 52 | $53.4 million | 54 |
| 2024 | 39 | $40.1 million | 37 |
| 2023 | 8 | $6.52 million | 16 |
Who wins Howard County contracts
Since January 2023, ranked by contracts won. A contract shared by several companies counts once in the totals above and is split evenly between them here.
| Company | Contracts | Total |
|---|---|---|
| NICHOLS CONTRACTING, INC. | 8 | $3.16 million |
| Viking Janitor Supplies | 3 | $593,750 |
| Data Networks of America, Inc | 2 | $21.9 million |
| HIGHLAND TURF INC | 2 | $3.42 million |
| MARYLAND MECHANICAL SYSTEMS INC | 2 | $1.99 million |
| UNISOURCE SERVICES LLC | 2 | $1.79 million |
| ASN-General Contracting, Inc. | 2 | $1.59 million |
| PROFENCE LLC | 2 | $522,399 |
| HD SUPPLY FACILITIES MAINTENANCE LTD | 2 | $468,750 |
| LEONARD PAPER COMPANY | 2 | $468,750 |
What water and sewer contracts go for in Howard County
In the last two years, Howard County, its towns, schools and authorities awarded 12 water and sewer contracts worth $32.6 million in all. The typical (middle) contract was $625,841, and 12 different companies won at least one. Won most often by ALLAN MYERS MD INC (1), AMERICAN CONTRACTING & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC (1) and EMH ENVIRONMENTAL INC (1).
What stormwater contracts go for in Howard County
In the last two years, Howard County, its towns, schools and authorities awarded 9 stormwater contracts worth $10.8 million in all. The typical (middle) contract was $1.23 million, and 8 different companies won at least one. Won most often by HIGHLAND TURF INC (2), Magstone (1) and Triangle Contracting, LLC (1).
What HVAC contracts go for in Howard County
In the last two years, Howard County, its towns, schools and authorities awarded 7 HVAC contracts worth $11.6 million in all. The typical (middle) contract was $1.04 million, and 6 different companies won at least one. Won most often by ASN-General Contracting, Inc. (2), Excel Mechanical (1) and EXCEL MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS LLC (1).
What elevators contracts go for in Howard County
In the last two years, Howard County, its towns, schools and authorities awarded 6 elevators contracts worth $4.10 million in all. The typical (middle) contract was $343,225, and 3 different companies won at least one. Won most often by NICHOLS CONTRACTING, INC. (5), ACTION ELEVATOR COMPANY (1) and Eastern Elevator Service & Sales Co. (1).
What landscaping contracts go for in Howard County
In the last two years, Howard County, its towns, schools and authorities awarded 6 landscaping contracts worth $1.24 million in all. The typical (middle) contract was $74,345, and 6 different companies won at least one. Won most often by CLEAR RIDGE NURSERY INC (1), TOTAL TERRAIN LANDSCAPES, LLC (1) and Superior Land Services (1).
Federal contracts performed in Howard County
Federal agencies awarded 2,383 contracts worth $14.59 billion for work performed in Howard County since January 2021, counted from the federal spending records SledAtlas holds, each in the year it was awarded and where the work is done. Updated November 1, 2026.
| Year | Contracts | Total awarded | Companies that won |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 so far | 387 | $1.27 billion | 125 |
| 2025 | 661 | $2.84 billion | 182 |
| 2024 | 728 | $2.85 billion | 190 |
| 2023 | 336 | $1.99 billion | 92 |
| 2022 | 160 | $4.15 billion | 78 |
| 2021 | 111 | $1.51 billion | 52 |
Which federal agencies buy in Howard County
Since January 2021, ranked by contracts awarded.
| Agency | Contracts | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Defense | 1,333 | $8.13 billion |
| Department of Homeland Security | 240 | $2.03 billion |
| Department of Health and Human Services | 198 | $857.1 million |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 160 | $2.53 billion |
| Department of Justice | 160 | $84.9 million |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | 37 | $534.9 million |
| Department of State | 31 | $76.2 million |
| Department of Transportation | 28 | $71.3 million |
| Department of Commerce | 26 | $44.3 million |
| General Services Administration | 25 | $23.8 million |
Who wins federal work in Howard County
Since January 2021, ranked by contracts won.
| Company | Contracts | Total |
|---|---|---|
| THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY LLC | 1,071 | $9.57 billion |
| ATT MOBILITY LLC | 83 | $82.7 million |
| CONTEMPORARIES, INC. | 62 | $11.4 million |
| ABSOLUTE STAFFERS LLC | 49 | $2.44 million |
| CORNELL TECHNICAL SERVICES LLC | 36 | $58.3 million |
| A-TEAM SOLUTIONS LLC | 34 | $25.8 million |
| PHILLIPS CORPORATION | 26 | $3.11 million |
| AT&T MOBILITY NATIONAL ACCOUNTS LLC | 20 | $34.3 million |
| ATI, INC. | 19 | $12.2 million |
| ROHDE & SCHWARZ USA, INC. | 18 | $3.09 million |
What federal equipment repair contracts go for in Howard County
In the last two years, federal agencies awarded 23 equipment repair contracts for work in Howard County, worth $864,656 in all. The typical (middle) contract was $17,335, and 10 different companies won at least one. Won most often by PHILLIPS CORPORATION (7), ROHDE & SCHWARZ USA, INC. (6) and SHIMADZU SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS, INC. (2).
What federal HVAC contracts go for in Howard County
In the last two years, federal agencies awarded 10 HVAC contracts for work in Howard County, worth $6.53 million in all. The typical (middle) contract was $11,968, and 7 different companies won at least one. Won most often by LB & B ASSOCIATES INC (3), EMCOR GOVERNMENT SERVICES, INC (2) and KBR WYLE SERVICES, LLC (1).
What federal pest control contracts go for in Howard County
In the last two years, federal agencies awarded 10 pest control contracts for work in Howard County, worth $3.55 million in all. The typical (middle) contract was $129,468, and 2 different companies won at least one. Won most often by AMERICAN PEST MANAGEMENT INC (9) and TECH SITE SERVICES LLC (1).
What federal security guards contracts go for in Howard County
In the last two years, federal agencies awarded 8 security guards contracts for work in Howard County, worth $3.17 million in all. The typical (middle) contract was $59,229, and 1 different companies won at least one. Won most often by CHENEGA NASWIK INTERNATIONAL LLC (8).
What federal security and cabling contracts go for in Howard County
In the last two years, federal agencies awarded 6 security and cabling contracts for work in Howard County, worth $5.97 million in all. The typical (middle) contract was $1.02 million, and 4 different companies won at least one. Won most often by SIGNET TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (3), SECOM LLC (1) and ALLIANCE TECHNOLOGY GROUP, LLC (1).
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