§ 13–206

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., State Fin. & Proc. § 13-206 (2026)

Title 13. Source Selection -- State Procurement Contracts

Subtitle 2. Procedural Requirements

(a)

(1)

A procurement officer shall reject a bid or proposal if the procurement officer determines that:

(i)

the bid is nonresponsive or the proposal is unacceptable; or

(ii)

the bidder or offeror is not responsible.

(2)

The procurement officer shall include a determination under this subsection in the procurement file.

(b)

If, with the approval of the Board, a unit determines that it is fiscally advantageous or otherwise in the best interests of the State, the unit may:

(1)

cancel an invitation for bids, a request for proposals, or other solicitation; or

(2)

reject all bids or proposals.

(c)

A procurement officer may determine that a person is not a responsible bidder or offeror for:

(1)

unreasonable failure to supply information promptly in connection with a determination of responsibility under subsection (a) of this section; or

(2)

any other reason indicating that the person does not have:

(i)

the capability in all respects to perform fully the requirements for a procurement contract; or

(ii)

the integrity and reliability that will ensure good faith performance.