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Md. Code Ann., State Fin. & Proc. § 13-206

(a) (1) A procurement officer shall reject a bid or proposal if the procurement officer determines that:

(i) the bid is nonresponsive or the proposal is unacceptable; or

(ii) the bidder or offeror is not responsible.

(2) The procurement officer shall include a determination under this subsection in the procurement file.

(b) If, with the approval of the Board, a unit determines that it is fiscally advantageous or otherwise in the best interests of the State, the unit may:

(1) cancel an invitation for bids, a request for proposals, or other solicitation; or

(2) reject all bids or proposals.

(c) A procurement officer may determine that a person is not a responsible bidder or offeror for:

(1) unreasonable failure to supply information promptly in connection with a determination of responsibility under subsection (a) of this section; or

(2) any other reason indicating that the person does not have:

(i) the capability in all respects to perform fully the requirements for a procurement contract; or

(ii) the integrity and reliability that will ensure good faith performance.

Official source: Maryland General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Maryland statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.