# Local Government (GLG)

## Title 21. Special Taxing Districts

### Subtitle 2. Erosion Prevention Projects

#### Section 21-211

(a) The district council shall publish notice once each week for 2 successive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the county or in technical press for bids for the construction of a project.

(b)

  (1) The district council shall award the contract for a project to the lowest responsible bidder.

  (2) The district council may:

    (i) reject any and all bids for a contract for a project; and

    (ii) readvertise for bids, in accordance with and subject to this subtitle.

(c)

  (1) Before awarding a contract for a project, the district council shall require from the successful bidder a bond in a form and amount approved by the district council.

  (2) The bond shall be conditioned on:

    (i) completing the project in accordance with the plans, specifications, and time limitations specified in the contract; and

    (ii) paying for all supplies and labor provided to the contractor in the construction of the project.

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Md. Code Ann., Local Gov't (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)