# § 35A-3 Applicability of subtitle.

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

## § 35A-3 Applicability of subtitle.

Balt., Md., Code art. 5, § 35A-3 (2026)

(a) This subtitle only applies to vehicle procurement contracts or subcontracts worth $16,000.00 or more.

(b)

  (1) The Department of General Services shall:

    (i) determine if a zero-emission vehicle equivalent is available to satisfy each vehicle procurement contract and subcontract; and

    (ii) if the Department determines that a zero-emission vehicle equivalent is available, recommend at least 1 zero-emission vehicle equivalent to the City Purchasing Agent to satisfy the vehicle procurement contract or subcontract.

  (2) The Department of General Services shall consider the following factors when determining if a zero-emission vehicle equivalent is available to satisfy a vehicle procurement contract or subcontract:

    (i) operational and reliability specifications;

    (ii) cost; and

    (iii) market availability.

  (3) In determining equivalency, analysis of the “cost” factor required by paragraph (2) shall include:

    (i) the evaluation of the available zero-emission vehicle infrastructure and whether it is sufficient to support zero-emission vehicles to be procured under the subject vehicle procurement contract or subcontract; and

    (ii) what, if any, construction of new zero-emission vehicle infrastructure is required to support the procurement of zero-emission vehicles under the subject vehicle procurement contract or subcontract.

  (4) If the Department of General Services determines that a zero-emission vehicle equivalent is unavailable to fulfill a single vehicle procurement contract or subcontract the Department shall deliver a certified determination by the Director or the Director’s designee to the City Purchasing Agent containing:

    (i) an explanation of the determination;

    (ii) the Department’s analysis of the following factors:

      (A) operational and reliability specifications;

      (B) cost; and

      (C) market availability; and

    (iii) supporting materials.

*History: *

*History: *