# Public Utilities (GPU)

## Title 20. Procurement

### Subtitle 1. Water and Sewer Procurement Contracts

#### Section 20-101

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) "Design/build contract" means a contract that provides for both architectural and engineering design services and construction services as a part of a single contract.

(c) "Evaluated bid price" means the price of a bid after adjustment in accordance with objective measurable criteria.

(d) "Facilities construction contract" means a contract that provides services for the construction of:

  (1) a water or wastewater treatment plant;

  (2) a water or wastewater pumping station and related force mains in the pumping station site limits;

  (3) a water storage facility;

  (4) a wastewater storage facility;

  (5) a building for Commission purposes; or

  (6) a pipeline.

(e) "Objective measurable criteria" means standards that enable the Commission to compare the economy, effectiveness, or value of the subject of the bids.

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Md. Code Ann., Pub. Util. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)