Plain Text Law

Part VII – Agency’s Duties

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, § 28-66 (2026)

§ 28-66 In general.Copy Citation

Each contracting agency must take the following actions to ensure that MBEs and WBEs have maximum opportunity to participate on City contracts.
History: Ord. 00-098
Balt., Md., Code art. 5, § 28-67 (2026)

§ 28-67 Adherence to bid procedures, etc.Copy Citation

Every contracting agency must ensure that invitations to bid or requests for proposals emanating from the agency comply with this chapter.
History: Ord. 00-098
History: Ord. 16-595
Balt., Md., Code art. 5, § 28-68 (2026)

§ 28-68 Responsibility for achieving goals.Copy Citation

Each agency head or designee must:
(1)
assume primary responsibility for achieving the goals of the Program; and
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(2)
on a continuing basis, review all aspects of the Program’s operations to assure that the purpose is being attained.
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History: Ord. 00-098
Balt., Md., Code art. 5, § 28-69 (2026)

§ 28-69 Advertisements, notices, etc.Copy Citation

(a)Media advertisements.
Advertisements for bids must appear in minority-owned media no less than 10 days before bids are due for specific contracting opportunities.
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(b)Notices to trade associations.
A written notification of contracting opportunities must be sent to minority and women’s business trade associations and contractor’s associations no less than 10 days before bids are due.
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(c)Solicitation materials.
All contract solicitations must include the MBE/WBE policy and any related materials required by the bid documents.
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History: Ord. 00-098
Balt., Md., Code art. 5, § 28-70 (2026)

§ 28-70 Contract division.Copy Citation

All contracting opportunities must be evaluated in an effort to divide the total requirements of a contract to provide reasonable opportunities for participation by minority and women’s business enterprises.
History: Ord. 00-098
Balt., Md., Code art. 5, § 28-71 (2026)

§ 28-71 Payment procedures.Copy Citation

Each contracting agency must establish procedures to ensure that:
(1)
all contractors who submit correct invoices are paid within 30 days; and
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(2)
all subcontractors are paid within 7 days after the City pays the general contractor.
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History: Ord. 00-098
Balt., Md., Code art. 5, § 28-72 (2026)

§ 28-72 Conditioning notice to proceed.Copy Citation

Each contracting agency must establish guidelines to ensure that a notice to proceed is not issued until the contracting agency has received copies of all documents needed to evidence the contractor’s fulfillment of its commitments under this chapter.
History: Ord. 00-098
History: Ord. 16-595
Balt., Md., Code art. 5, § 28-73 (2026)

§ 28-73 Documentation.Copy Citation

Each contracting agency must submit to the Office all statistics and documentation that the Office requests.
History: Ord. 00-098
Balt., Md., Code art. 5, § 28-74 to 28-75 (2026)

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Reserved