After a solicitation for bids under COMAR 21.05.02 or for proposals under COMAR 21.05.03 or 21.12.02—21.12.05 is issued and until a procurement officer makes a recommendation for award, a procurement officer may disclose to a person outside the Board of Public Works and the Executive Branch only: Whether a decision has been made regarding a solicitation; and Information that is available to the public under the Public Information Act, General Provisions Article, Title 4, Annotated Code of Maryland.