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45 West Gude Drive
Suite 3100
Rockville, MD 20850

phone: 240-740-7600
fax: 301 279 3173
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The MCPS Procurement Unit is a proud recipient of the 2018 Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award from the National Procurement Institute.

Contractors

Montgomery County Public Schools Background Screening/Fingerprinting Office has MOVED to the Carver Educational Services Center (CESC), located at 850 Hungerford Drive, Suite 137, Rockville, Maryland.

Since July 1, 2015, all Montgomery County Public Schools contractors have been required to complete criminal background checks in compliance with Maryland law*.

Contractor's Packet—Information for Current and Prospective Contractors

Contractor Obligation Checklist
Contractor’s Obligation (rules for reporting criminal records of employees and more).
MCPS Form 235-40 Response Form for Required Background Checks (PDF interactive form).
Mandatory Online Training for Contractors and School Volunteers: Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect. All contractors must complete this online training.
Fingerprinting Locations - where to get fingerprinted.
Criminal Background Check FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions)

Still have questions?

Please call the Department of Procurement at 240-740-7600, or email ContractorObligation@mcpsmd.org.

*Requirements for contractors working in schools are codified under Sections 6-113 of the Education Article of the Maryland Code, and Sections 5-551 of the Family Law Article of the Maryland Code.