Md. Code Ann., Loc. Gov't § 12-301
Redline — January 1, 2020 → current.View current text →
Current — January 1, 2026
As of January 1, 2020
(a) This section applies only to commission counties.
(a) This section applies only to commission counties.
(b) The provisions of §§ 9–105 and 9–106 of this article apply to an act, an ordinance, or a resolution adopted under this section.
(b) The provisions of §§ 9–105 and 9–106 of this article apply to an act, an ordinance, or a resolution adopted under this section.
(c) The county commissioners shall:
(1) establish a competitive bidding process for awarding contracts for services or the purchase of supplies if the contract exceeds $15,000;
(2) require a bond in connection with a contract, regardless of the amount; and
(3) if no bids are submitted in response to a request for bids, obtain the services or supplies in a manner that the county commissioners consider appropriate.
(c) The county commissioners shall:
(1) establish a competitive bidding process for awarding contracts for services or the purchase of supplies if the contract exceeds $15,000;
(2) require a bond in connection with a contract, regardless of the amount; and
(3) if no bids are submitted in response to a request for bids, obtain the services or supplies in a manner that the county commissioners consider appropriate.
(d) In Somerset County, subsection (c) of this section does not apply to a contract solely for design or consultation services.
(d) In Somerset County, subsection (c) of this section does not apply to a contract solely for design or consultation services.
(e) In St. Mary’s County, subsection (c) of this section applies only to a contract for services or the purchase of supplies if the contract exceeds $50,000.
Official source: Maryland General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Maryland statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.