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ROBERT L. EHRLICH, JR., Governor
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Ch. 95
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[$15,000] $25,000, the county board, at least 2 weeks before bids are to be filed, shall
advertise for bids in a medium accessible to the general public, which includes:
(i) A newspaper of general circulation in the region;
(ii) The Maryland Contract Weekly or comparable State
publication; or
(iii) An electronic posting on a bid board and physical posting on the
local school system bid board.
(2) IF THE AMOUNT SPECIFIED IN PARAGRAPH (1) OF THIS SUBSECTION
DIFFERS FROM THE AMOUNT IN § 13-109(A) OF THE STATE FINANCE AND
PROCUREMENT ARTICLE, THE AMOUNT IN § 13-109(A) OF THE STATE FINANCE AND
PROCUREMENT ARTICLE SHALL APPLY UNDER PARAGRAPH (1) OF THIS SUBSECTION.
[(2)] (3) (i) The county board shall draft specifications that provide a
clear and accurate description of the functional characteristics or the nature of an
item to be procured, without modifying the county board's requirements.
(ii) The specifications may:
1. Include a statement of any of the county board's
requirements; and
2. Provide for the submission of samples, inspection, or
testing of the item before procurement.
[(3)] (4) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this
[subsection] PARAGRAPH, specifications that use one or more manufacturer's product
to describe the standard of quality, performance, or other characteristics needed to
meet the county board's requirements, must allow for the submission of equivalent
products.
(ii) Subparagraph (i) of this paragraph does not apply if the county
board determines in the written specification that:
1. A particular manufacturer's product is required to
maintain compatibility of service or equipment;
2. A particular manufacturer's product is required to meet
the health needs of students;
3. Replacement parts or maintenance are a paramount
consideration; or
4. A product is purchased for resale.
(c) (1) A contract for the school building, improvements, supplies, or other
equipment shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder who conforms to
specifications with consideration given to:
(i) The quantities involved;
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