In this chapter, the following words have the meanings indicated. Terms Defined. “Competitive bidding” means use of a small procurement solicitation to obtain oral or written bids (including sealed bids) from vendors. “Item” means supplies, commodities, services, information technology, maintenance, construction, and construction-related services. “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. “Small procurement” means the use of the procedures set forth in this chapter to: Obtain items reasonably expected by the procurement officer to cost $100,000 or less; 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; 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: Expenses related to independent medical evaluations by a physician; and Any expenses related to testimony by the physician at administrative hearings on behalf of the Agency; With respect to the Department of Natural Resources, procure contracts for capital projects or maintenance with a value of $200,000 or less; or With respect to the Department of General Services or Department of Transportation, procure construction with a value of $200,000 or less. “Written solicitation” means the written description of the procurement.