Md. Code, Local Government § 12-301
This is the official text of Md. Code, Local Government § 12-301, part of Maryland’s Code, Local Government — governs the powers and operations of Maryland counties and municipalities.
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§12–301.
Official statutory text
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
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