This section applies only to commission counties. The provisions of §§ 9–105 and 9–106 of this article apply to an act, an ordinance, or a resolution adopted under this section. The county commissioners shall: establish a competitive bidding process for awarding contracts for services or the purchase of supplies if the contract exceeds $15,000; require a bond in connection with a contract, regardless of the amount; and 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. In Somerset County, subsection (c) of this section does not apply to a contract solely for design or consultation services. 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.

In this section, “government organization” includes: a county; a board of education; a municipality; or a government cooperative purchasing organization. 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.

This section applies only to commission counties. When awarding a contract for services, the county commissioners of a county shall: enter into a written contract; and require the contractor to provide a performance bond for security in accordance with the terms and specifications of the contract.