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Ch. 170
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2002 LAWS OF MARYLAND
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(3) A COUNTY BOARD'S PARTICIPATION IN CONTRACTS FOR GOODS OR
COMMODITIES THAT ARE AWARDED BY OTHER PUBLIC AGENCIES OR BY
INTERGOVERNMENTAL PURCHASING ORGANIZATIONS IF THE LEAD AGENCY FOR
THE CONTRACT FOLLOWS PUBLIC BIDDING PROCEDURES.
(b) (1) If the cost of any school building, improvement, supplies, or
equipment is more than $15,000, the county board, at least 2 weeks before bids are to
be filed, shall advertise for bids in [at least one newspaper of general circulation in
the county] 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) (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) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this subsection,
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:
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(i) The quantities involved;
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