Title 12. Other Powers of Counties -- Generally — Subtitle 3. Contracts and Competitive Bidding
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Local Gov't § 12-301 (2026)
Title 12. Other Powers of Counties -- Generally
Subtitle 3. Contracts and Competitive Bidding
§ 12–301LinkCopy Citation
(a)
This section applies only to commission counties.
(b)
The provisions of §§ 9–105 and 9–106 of this article apply to an act, an ordinance, or a resolution adopted under this section.
(c)
The county commissioners shall:
(1)
establish a competitive bidding process for awarding contracts for services or the purchase of supplies if the contract exceeds $15,000;
(2)
require a bond in connection with a contract, regardless of the amount; and
(3)
if no bids are submitted in response to a request for bids, obtain the services or supplies in a manner that the county commissioners consider appropriate.
(d)
In Somerset County, subsection (c) of this section does not apply to a contract solely for design or consultation services.
(e)
In St. Mary’s County, subsection (c) of this section applies only to a contract for services or the purchase of supplies if the contract exceeds $50,000.
Md. Code Ann., Local Gov't § 12-302 (2026)
Title 12. Other Powers of Counties -- Generally
Subtitle 3. Contracts and Competitive Bidding
§ 12–302LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section, “government organization” includes:
(1)
a county;
(2)
a board of education;
(3)
a municipality; or
(4)
a government cooperative purchasing organization.
(b)
The County Commissioners of Garrett County may purchase goods and services through a contract entered into by a vendor and a government organization that does not participate in a cooperative purchasing agreement in which Garrett County is a member.
Md. Code Ann., Local Gov't § 12-303 (2026)
Title 12. Other Powers of Counties -- Generally
Subtitle 3. Contracts and Competitive Bidding
§ 12–303LinkCopy Citation
(a)
This section applies only to commission counties.
(b)
When awarding a contract for services, the county commissioners of a county shall:
(1)
enter into a written contract; and
(2)
require the contractor to provide a performance bond for security in accordance with the terms and specifications of the contract.