Maryland Department Of Planning

The Maryland Department of Planning (MDP) is a state government entity registered in SAM.gov that provides comprehensive planning, preservation, and development services to federal agencies. Based in Baltimore, Maryland, the department specializes in cultural resource management, historic preservation, archaeological conservation, and community development initiatives. Through its federal contract and grant awards, MDP offers a wide range of technical services including conservation, archaeological investigations, museum object preservation, site documentation, and community revitalization efforts across various domains.

For federal contract awards, MDP has performed specialized conservation and archaeological services for multiple federal agencies. The Department of the Navy awarded a $75,000 purchase order for conservation technician services supporting the assessment of the Royal Savage collection, while the U.S. Army contracted an $82,570.90 purchase order for archaeological materials curation at multiple research facilities. These contracts were primarily firm fixed-price purchase orders with no specific set-aside designations. The contracts involved performing conservation work, conducting archaeological investigations, and supporting cultural resource management initiatives at military installations and historical sites across multiple locations.

The federal grant awards for MDP demonstrate a robust portfolio of preservation, historical documentation, and community development projects. Notable grants include a $817,384 National Maritime Heritage Grant from the National Park Service to support maritime preservation projects, a $1,766,757 SMART Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation for transportation technology demonstrations, and multiple Historic Preservation Fund grants focusing on documenting underrepresented communities, preserving African American civil rights sites, and nominating historic properties to the National Register. The grants span diverse programs such as the American Battlefield Protection Program, Underrepresented Community Grant Program, and Appalachian Area Development, with funding agencies including the National Park Service, Department of Transportation, and Appalachian Regional Commission. These grants consistently emphasize cultural heritage preservation, historical documentation, and community development across Maryland.