# COMAR Title 21 — State Procurement Regulations

## Subtitle 05 — Procurement Methods and Project Delivery Methods

### Chapter 14 — Auction Bids

#### Regulation .01 Auction Bids Authorized.

*COMAR 21.05.14.01*

A. A primary procurement unit may procure supplies and services using the auction bids procurement method.

B. Whenever the head of a primary procurement unit or designee determines that it is in the best interest of the State for a procurement contract to be based on auction bids, a procurement officer shall seek bids by issuing an invitation for auction bids.