Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 13-205
This is the official text of Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 13-205, part of Maryland’s Code, State Finance and Procurement — governs the state budget and government contracting.
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§13–205.
Official statutory text
(a) A unit:
(1) shall draft specifications to encourage maximum practicable competition without modifying the requirements of the State; and
(2) may not draft specifications to favor a single prospective bidder or offeror.
(b) A unit shall require a prospective bidder or offeror of supplies or construction to state in the bid or offer:
(1) whether the procurement will or may include recycled materials; and
(2) the types, amounts, and application of recycled materials that the bidder or offeror intends to include in the procurement.
(1) shall draft specifications to encourage maximum practicable competition without modifying the requirements of the State; and
(2) may not draft specifications to favor a single prospective bidder or offeror.
(b) A unit shall require a prospective bidder or offeror of supplies or construction to state in the bid or offer:
(1) whether the procurement will or may include recycled materials; and
(2) the types, amounts, and application of recycled materials that the bidder or offeror intends to include in the procurement.
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