# Chapter 02 – Ethics and Standards

Current through 2026-01-20. Source: COBRA Register Volume 04, Issue 02. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.

## Regulation .04 Release of Information.

Balt., Md., COBRA § 27.01.02.04 (2026)

A. Solicitations, responses, and evaluations are subject to the Maryland Public Information Act (“MPIA”).

B. Responses to solicitations are available for public inspection as specified on the Comptroller’s website after the bid has been received by the Board.

C. If a responder believes its response includes confidential commercial information not disclosable under the MPIA it shall

  1. clearly designate that information when it is submitted to the City, and

  2. identify any such item in their bid or proposal by marking it as “confidential”.

D. Information not marked “confidential” may be disclosed under the MPIA.