Sec. 66-10. Same-Competitive bidding generally.
Montgomery County, Md., Code § 66-10 (2026)
Sec. 66-10. Same-Competitive bidding generally.LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the “Friendship Heights Village Council” may not expend for material or work a sum exceeding $20,000 without having first advertised the specifications therefor and inviting bids for it, after which the village council may purchase whatever material or make contract for work or have the work done by employed labor or otherwise, as it may deem best.
(b)
(1)
In this subsection, “emergency” means an occurrence or condition that:
(i)
The village council reasonably could not foresee; and
(ii)
Requires an action to avoid or mitigate serious damage to public health, safety, or welfare.
(2)
The village council, by majority vote, may enter into a contract exceeding $20,000 without seeking competitive bids if the procurement is in response to an emergency.
(c)
The village council may engage in cooperative procurement with other governmental entities in Montgomery County.