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LAWS OF MARYLAND

Ch. 840

(2) [Indicate] INDICATE how interested persons may
receive information about the procurement.

(c) On request, the General Selection Board shall give each
interested person a comprehensive description of the nature and
scope of the professional services to be procured. The using
authority making the procurement request shall prepare the
description.

[19-209.] 11-175. REQUIREMENTS FOR AWARD; WAIVER.

(a) (1) The recommendation of the General Selection Board
for the procurement and award of each contract for architectural
and engineering services costing over $100,000 shall:

(i) Be made on a competitive basis; and

(ii) Include an evaluation of technical
proposals and qualifications from two or more persons.

(2) (i) The General Selection Board shall make its

recommendation for the procurement and award of all contracts on

the basis of negotiation and in accordance with rules and
regulations adopted by the General Selection Board.

(ii) The General Selection Board shall
negotiate a contract with the most qualified firm at a rate of
compensation that the General Selection Board determines is fair,
competitive, and reasonable. In making that determination, the
General Selection Board shall:

1.  Consider the scope and complexity of
the professional services required; and

2.  Conduct a detailed analysis of the
cost of the services.

(iii) If the General Selection Board is unable
to negotiate a satisfactory contract with the firm considered to
be the most qualified at a price the General Selection Board
determines to be fair, competitive, and reasonable, the Board
shall terminate any negotiation with that firm. The General
Selection Board then shall negotiate with the second most
qualified firm in the same manner. If agreement cannot be reached
with the second most qualified firm, the General Selection Board
shall negotiate with the third most qualified firm.

(iv) If the General Selection Board is unable
to negotiate a satisfactory contract with any of the selected
firms, the General Selection Board shall:

1. Select additional firms in order of
their competence and qualification; and