# Part IX – Enforcement

Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.

## § 28-86 Office to monitor compliance.

Balt., Md., Code art. 5, § 28-86 (2026)

During the term of a contract subject to this chapter, the Office must monitor continued compliance with this chapter.

*History: Ord. 00-098*

*History: Ord. 16-595*

## § 28-87 Noncompliance – Contractor or subcontractor.

Balt., Md., Code art. 5, § 28-87 (2026)

(a) If the Office finds cause to believe that a contractor or subcontractor has failed to comply with any requirement of this chapter or with any contract provision relating to utilization under this chapter, the Office must:

  (1) so notify the contracting agency and the contractor; and

  (2) attempt to resolve the noncompliance through conciliation.

(b)

  (1) If the noncompliance cannot be resolved, the Office and the contracting agency must submit written findings and recommendations to the Board of Estimates.

  (2) The Board of Estimates may impose sanctions in accordance with Chapter 4 of this subtitle.

*History: Ord. 00-098*

*History: Ord. 16-595*

## § 28-88 Noncompliance – Agency.

Balt., Md., Code art. 5, § 28-88 (2026)

(a) If, after investigation, the Office finds that a contracting agency has failed to comply with a provision of this chapter, the Office must:

  (1) send the agency a written finding that specifies the nature of the noncompliance; and

  (2) attempt to resolve the noncompliance through conference and conciliation.

(b)

  (1) If the noncompliance cannot be resolved, the Office must submit its written findings and recommendations to the Board of Estimates.

  (2) the Board of Estimates may take appropriate action to secure compliance.

*History: Ord. 00-098*

*History: Ord. 16-595*

## § 28-89 Office may require reports, etc.

Balt., Md., Code art. 5, § 28-89 (2026)

The Office may require contractors, bidders, contracting agencies, and the head of any City agency to submit any reports, documents, or other information reasonably necessary to determine compliance with this chapter.

*History: Ord. 00-098*

*History: Ord. 16-595*

## § 28-90 Agencies to keep records.

Balt., Md., Code art. 5, § 28-90 (2026)

(a) A contracting agency must keep accurate records for each contract it awards.

(b) These records must include:

  (1) dollar value of contract;

  (2) nature of goods or services to be provided;

  (3) name of contractor;

  (4) efforts employed to solicit bids from certified minority and women’s business enterprises; and

  (5) all subcontracts awarded by the contractor, identifying for each:

    (i) dollar value;

    (ii) nature of goods or services provided;

    (iii) name of subcontractor; and

    (iv) race/ethnicity and sex of subcontractor’s owner.

*History: Ord. 00-098*

## § 28-91 Annual report.

Balt., Md., Code art. 5, § 28-91 (2026)

(a) The Office must submit an annual report to the Mayor and the City Council on the City’s progress toward the utilization goals established under this chapter.

(b) The report must include:

  (1) any problems; and

  (2) specific recommendations for improving the City’s performance.

*History: Ord. 00-098*

*History: Ord. 16-595*

## §§ 28-92 to 28-95

Balt., Md., Code art. 5, § 28-92 to 28-95 (2026)

Reserved