# COMAR Title 21 — State Procurement Regulations

## Subtitle 04 — Specifications

### Chapter 01 — General Policies

#### Regulation .03 Responsibility for Preparation.

*COMAR 21.04.01.03*

The using agency is responsible for preparing the specifications. The procuring agency shall require contractor compliance with State Finance and Procurement Article §13-212.1, Annotated Code of Maryland. To the extent practicable, functional or performance criteria shall be emphasized while limiting design or other detailed physical descriptions to those necessary to meet the needs of the State.