Md. Code, Public Utilities § 20-101
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§20–101.
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(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) “Design/build contract” means a contract that provides for both architectural and engineering design services and construction services as a part of a single contract.
(c) “Evaluated bid price” means the price of a bid after adjustment in accordance with objective measurable criteria.
(d) “Facilities construction contract” means a contract that provides services for the construction of:
(1) a water or wastewater treatment plant;
(2) a water or wastewater pumping station and related force mains in the pumping station site limits;
(3) a water storage facility;
(4) a wastewater storage facility;
(5) a building for Commission purposes; or
(6) a pipeline.
(e) “Objective measurable criteria” means standards that enable the Commission to compare the economy, effectiveness, or value of the subject of the bids.
(b) “Design/build contract” means a contract that provides for both architectural and engineering design services and construction services as a part of a single contract.
(c) “Evaluated bid price” means the price of a bid after adjustment in accordance with objective measurable criteria.
(d) “Facilities construction contract” means a contract that provides services for the construction of:
(1) a water or wastewater treatment plant;
(2) a water or wastewater pumping station and related force mains in the pumping station site limits;
(3) a water storage facility;
(4) a wastewater storage facility;
(5) a building for Commission purposes; or
(6) a pipeline.
(e) “Objective measurable criteria” means standards that enable the Commission to compare the economy, effectiveness, or value of the subject of the bids.
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