Ch. 121

LAWS OF MARYLAND

so that consideration of

alternative technologies is

not precluded, nor the

environment created for a
limited response.

3. In assessing needs related to

routine interhospital

transfers, the Department

shall conduct a "make or buy"
analysis to determine the
feasibility of subcontracting
this portion of the mission
requirements to private sector
providers, considering the
comparative costs, quality and
effectiveness of the services
likely to be obtained.

4. The Budget Committees shall be
kept fully advised as mission
requirements are documented,
and various procurement
milestones are reached.

It is the intent of the General
Assembly that no solicitation may
be published or contract awarded
without prior approval of review
by the Budget Committees.

29.01.01.01 Executive Direction

Special           Fund           Appropriation,

provided that $8,000,000 of this
appropriation for rent costs of

transportation facilities is

contingent upon enactment of

legislation establishing the

Maryland Transportation

Facilities Authority ............

Federal Fund Appropriation.........

29.01.01.02 Operating Grants-In-Aid

Special Fund Appropriation,
provided that $400,000 of this
appropriation made for the
purpose of a local ride-on bus
subsidy for Prince George's
County may not be expended unless

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12,829,166
4,813,166
340,750	13,169,916
	5,153,916