# State Finance and Procurement (GSF)

## Title 13. Source Selection -- State Procurement Contracts

### Subtitle 2. Procedural Requirements

#### Section 13-218.1

(a) In this section, "service contract" has the meaning stated in Sec. 13-401 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article.

(b)

  (1) At least 60 days before the issuance of a solicitation for a service contract that is not exempt under Sec. 13-403(c) or Sec. 13-404(b) of the State Personnel and Pensions Article, the unit shall provide the exclusive representative of the employees who may be affected by the service contract with:

    (i) written notice of:

      (1) work that is being proposed for contracting; and

      (2) contracting procedures, requirements, timetables, and employee rights as provided in Title 13, Subtitle 4 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article; and

    (ii) a reasonable opportunity to meet and discuss alternatives to the proposed service contract.

  (2)

    (i)

      (1) Except as provided in subsubparagraph 2 of this subparagraph, this paragraph applies to a solicitation for a service contract for janitorial services.

      (2) This paragraph does not apply to a service contract for janitorial services under Title 14, Subtitle 1 of this article.

    (ii) In consultation with the Department of General Services, the Board shall adopt regulations concerning a solicitation for a service contract for janitorial services to require that a bidder or offeror delineate its costs by category, including:

      (1) labor;

      (2) cleaning supplies; and

      (3) projected man-hours to satisfactorily complete the service.

(c) A violation of this section does not constitute grounds to challenge or appeal an award of a procurement or the process through which the procurement was conducted.

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Md. Code Ann., State Fin. & Proc. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)