§ 28-37 Suppliers.
Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.
Balt., Md., Code art. 5, § 28-37 (2026)
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(a)In general.
If a bidder uses 1 or more suppliers to satisfy a contract goal, in whole or in part, the certified business enterprise supplier participation may be credited towards the applicable goal, as provided in this section.
(b)Supplier-manufacturers.
A bidder may count 100% of its expenditure to a certified business enterprise supplier who manufactures the goods supplied.
(c)Others.
(1)
A bidder may count 100% of its expenditure to a certified business enterprise supplier who is:
(i)
a wholesaler warehousing the goods supplied; or
(ii)
a manufacturer’s representative,
(2)
However, only 25% of the applicable contract goal may be attained by expenditures to certified business enterprises that are non-manufacturing suppliers.
(d)Adjustment for extraordinary proportion.
For contracts where an extraordinarily large proportion of the contract price is for equipment or supplies:
(1)
a lower project goal may be set than otherwise would be required;
(2)
the 25% limit for suppliers may be increased; or
(3)
a combination of these two methods may be used.
History: Ord. 00-098