Caton Communications Group, Inc., Catonsville, MD

"Multi-Agency Procurement" or Piggybacking is a term commonly used to define the use of and sharing of specific terms and conditions of pre-approved State Contracts within the state of Maryland. Please take a moment to view our FAQ's and learn more about the legitimate, common and worthwhile business practice of Piggybacking. Find out how this strategy can work for you with CCG on your team.

“PIGGYBACKING” FAQ’s

Question: What is “Piggybacking”?

Answer: “Piggybacking” is a common expression used to define the practice of sharing the terms and conditions of Pre-approved State Contracts within the state of Maryland.

Piggybacking is also called “Multi-Agency Procurement”.

Question: Is “Piggybacking” a legal practice?

Answer: Yes, Piggybacking is a legal practice. As a matter of fact, not only is piggybacking a legal practice but it is also common practice among local state government agencies.

Question: Is there something in writing that would confirm the fact that “Piggybacking” is a legal practice?

Answer: Yes. The following verbiage was taken directly from Baltimore County Public Schools Contract #PCR-297-08 “Specifications and Proposals, Part I: Supplementary General Conditions – Pg 6” (see Attached Documentation – Section 4).

4.0 MULTI-AGENCY PROCUREMENT

4.1 BCPS reserves the right to extend the terms and conditions of this bid to any and all other agencies within the state of Maryland that require these commodities and/or services. A copy of the contract pricing and the bid requirements incorporated in this contract will be supplied to requesting agencies. This shall include private schools, parochial schools, and/or state, community, and private colleges located within the state of Maryland, as well as, other state agencies.

4.2 Each participating jurisdiction or agency shall enter into its own contract with the Award Bidder(s) and this contract shall be binding only upon the principals signing such an agreement. Invoices shall be submitted in duplicate "directly" to the ordering jurisdiction for each unit purchased. Disputes over the execution of any contract shall be the responsibility of the participating jurisdiction or agency that entered into that contract. Disputes must be resolved solely between the participating agency and the Award Bidder. BCPS does not assume any responsibility other than to obtain pricing for the specifications provided.

Question: Why should I bother with “Piggybacking”?

Answer: There are many reasons that an agency would consider Piggybacking.

1. It saves taxpayers money!

2. It saves time, energy and efforts better spent on other projects.

3. When you work with CATON COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC., you have the peace of mind and assurance that you will be hiring a company that has over 9 years of successful experience working in the Baltimore County Public School System.

4. Highly competitive and attractive pricing, pre-approved by BCPS. $33.00 per man hr

Question: I’m still not sure about all of this “Piggybacking” information. Who can I contact to discuss this in further detail?

Answer: You may contact any of the individuals listed below for further information:

Paul Cramer Baltimore County Public Schools, Purchasing Department
410-887-4334 pcramer@bcps.org

Jeffrey Miller Baltimore County Public Schools, Purchasing Department
410.887.4334 jmiller14@bcps.org

Steve Myer Baltimore County Government, Purchasing
410-887-3884 smyer@co.ba.md.us

Ed Libertini Caton Communications Group, Inc., Inc., President
410-247-5800 elibertini@ccgusa.net

In response to the overwhelming demand for reliable telecommunications cabling and
networking equipment brought on by the
explosion of the world wide web, Ed Libertini founded Caton Communications Group, Inc. (CCG). Ed realized that many wiring companies tend to lose their clients because they do not focus on giving them what they want and ...

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done."

-- J.L., The Educational Channel

"Caton was great to work with and were on top of the job schedule during the complete project."

-- Justified Electrical

Your technician did a wonderful job!
Thanks again."

-- T.W., Comtech Services

"The Caton crew was professional, worked efficiently and clearly explained everything that was going be completed for us. Great job. Thanks!"

-- K.M.