DGS is a primary procurement agency with numerous responsibilities for purchasing a variety of goods and services statewide for State and local government agencies, as well as non-profit entities. The Division of Procurement and Logistics (P&L) is responsible for the planning, implementation, and coordination of a variety of services offered by DGS.

The Department’s procurement office provides professional and technical support services to State and local government agencies; conducts central procurement of architectural and engineering services, commodities, construction, energy, facilities maintenance, and printing services. The professional procurement staff performs specialized contracting, bid/proposal administration, and bid security for all State government users except the University System of Maryland. The Technology unit administers Internet-based eMaryland Marketplace, a full-service interactive procurement system, and the Homeland Security eProcurement System for First Responders.

P&L is also responsible for the activities of the Business Enterprise Office (BEO), State Printing and Duplicating (SPD), and Records Management. BEO maximizes the business DGS conducts with minority-owned businesses participating in the State procurement process. State Printing & Duplicating provides central support for all State government activities related to graphic design and printing. Records Management stores more than 150,000 cubic feet of State documents at the Records Center in Jessup, and advises agencies on records management.

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