§ 13–117
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., State Fin. & Proc. § 13-117 (2026)
Title 13. Source Selection -- State Procurement Contracts
Subtitle 1. Methods of Source Selection
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(a)
It is the intent of the General Assembly to:
(1)
recognize the need for State agencies to be responsive to the requests and legislative directives of the General Assembly;
(2)
reduce the time it takes for State agencies to procure consultants to assist with legislative mandates that have deadlines specified in law; and
(3)
be timely in addressing climate change, environmental, energy, and greenhouse gas emissions related issues.
(b)
This section applies only to the procurement of consultants that:
(1)
are legislatively mandated with specific time frames established in law; and
(2)
will address issues related only to climate change, the environment, energy, and greenhouse gas emissions.
(c)
The following units are authorized to issue a procurement contract using a competitive sealed bid method, competitive sealed proposal method, or expedited procurement procedures for amounts higher than their designated small procurement delegation authorities:
(1)
the Public Service Commission;
(2)
the Office of People’s Counsel;
(3)
the Maryland Energy Administration;
(4)
the Department of the Environment; and
(5)
the Department of Natural Resources.
(d)
Before awarding a procurement contract under this section, the procurement officer shall obtain the approval of:
(1)
the head of the unit; and
(2)
the Chief Procurement Officer, or their designee.
(e)
(1)
The Chief Procurement Officer, or their designee, shall approve a procurement contract submitted under this section if it complies with the requirements of this section.
(2)
If the Chief Procurement Officer, or their designee, does not respond to a request to approve a procurement contract submitted under this section within 5 business days after receiving the contract, the contract shall be considered approved.