Regulation .01 Definitions.
Regulation .01 Definitions.LinkCopy Citation
A.
In this chapter, the following words have the meanings indicated.
B.
Terms Defined.
(1)
“Competitive bidding” means use of a small procurement solicitation to obtain oral or written bids (including sealed bids) from vendors.
(2)
“Item” means supplies, commodities, services, information technology, maintenance, construction, and construction-related services.
(3)
“Oral solicitation” means the procurement officer's oral description of the procurement to a vendor who reasonably may be expected to provide the required item.
(4)
“Small procurement” means the use of the procedures set forth in this chapter to:
(a)
Obtain items reasonably expected by the procurement officer to cost $100,000 or less;
(b)
With respect to those procurements set forth in COMAR 21.01.03.03B, provide annual gross revenues to the contractor of $100,000 or less;
(c)
With respect to the State Retirement Agency for purposes of administering Title 29, Subtitle 1 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article, spend $100,000 or less during a fiscal year for:
(i)
Expenses related to independent medical evaluations by a physician; and
(ii)
Any expenses related to testimony by the physician at administrative hearings on behalf of the Agency;
(d)
With respect to the Department of Natural Resources, procure contracts for capital projects or maintenance with a value of $200,000 or less; or
(e)
With respect to the Department of General Services or Department of Transportation, procure construction with a value of $200,000 or less.
(5)
“Written solicitation” means the written description of the procurement.