Sec. 10A-102. Construction; purposes
Codified through Bill No. CB-018-2026, adopted May 12, 2026, effective July 24, 2026. Source: Municode, Supplement 2026 Update 2. Editorial notes and legislative history omitted.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 10A-102 (2026)
Sec. 10A-102. Construction; purposesLinkCopy Citation
(a)
Unless otherwise indicated, this Subtitle shall be liberally construed and applied to promote the underlying purposes and policies specifically enumerated herein.
(b)
The underlying purposes and policies of this Subtitle are, among others, to:
(1)
Facilitate the timely delivery of quality public services;
(2)
Provide for public confidence in the procedures followed in public procurement;
(3)
Ensure the fair and equitable treatment of all persons who deal with the procurement system of this County;
(4)
Simplify, clarify, and modernize the law governing procurement by this County;
(5)
Permit the continued development of procurement regulations, policies, and practices;
(6)
Provide economy in County procurement activities and to maximize to the fullest extent the purchasing power of the County;
(7)
Promote and encourage full and active participation of the Minority Business Enterprise community in the procurement system of the County; and
(8)
Provide safeguards for the maintenance of a procurement system of quality and integrity.