Md. Code Regs. 14.21.09.04

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 18, September 6, 2024

Section 14.21.09.04 - Disputes

A. The Executive Director shall designate an appeals officer for any procurement anticipated to cost $10,000 or more.

B. Bidders shall submit in writing to the procurement officer any questions, comments, or objections regarding the solicitation documents within the time period stated in the solicitation documents. In the absence of any stated time period in the solicitation documents, written comments, questions, or objections shall be received by the procurement officer not later than 5 business days before the scheduled bid opening.

C. In the absence of a stated time in the contract documents, contractors shall file a written notice of a claim with the procurement officer within 15 days after the basis for the claim is known or should have been known, whichever is earlier.

D. Appeal from a decision of the procurement officer shall be submitted in writing to the appeals officer not later than 10 days after the decision of the procurement officer.

Md. Code Regs. 14.21.09.04