§ 14–504
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., State Fin. & Proc. § 14-504 (2026)
Title 14. Preferences
Subtitle 5. Small Business Reserve Program
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(a)
Any procurement by a unit of goods, supplies, services, maintenance, construction, construction–related services, architectural services, and engineering services shall be eligible for designation for the small business reserve.
(b)
A solicitation for procurement that has been designated for a small business reserve shall be published in the same manner as required for an invitation for bids as set forth in § 13–103(c) of this article.
(c)
The procurement officer of a unit shall award a procurement contract designated for a small business reserve to the small business that submits a responsive bid or a proposal that is reasonably susceptible of being selected for award that:
(1)
is the lowest bid price;
(2)
if the invitation for bids so provides, is the lowest evaluated bid price; or
(3)
is the bid or proposal most favorable to the State within the small business reserve.