Md. Code Regs. 21.05.07.01
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 20, October 4, 2024
Section 21.05.07.01 - DefinitionsA. In this chapter, the following words have the meanings indicated.B. Terms Defined. (1) "Competitive bidding" means use of a small procurement solicitation to obtain oral or written bids (including sealed bids) from vendors.(2) "Item" means supplies, commodities, services, information technology, maintenance, construction, and construction-related services.(3) "Oral solicitation" means the procurement officer's oral description of the procurement to a vendor who reasonably may be expected to provide the required item.(4) "Small procurement " means the use of the procedures set forth in this chapter to: (a) Obtain items reasonably expected by the procurement officer to cost $100,000 or less;(b) With respect to those procurements set forth in COMAR 21.01.03.03B, provide annual gross revenues to the contractor of $100,000 or less;(c) With respect to the State Retirement Agency for purposes of administering Title 29, Subtitle 1 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article, spend $100,000 or less during a fiscal year for:(i) Expenses related to independent medical evaluations by a physician; and(ii) Any expenses related to testimony by the physician at administrative hearings on behalf of the Agency;(d) With respect to the Department of Natural Resources, procure contracts for capital projects or maintenance with a value of $200,000 or less; or(e) With respect to the Department of General Services or Department of Transportation, procure construction with a value of $200,000 or less.(5) "Written solicitation" means the written description of the procurement.Md. Code Regs. 21.05.07.01
Regulation .01B amended effective February 24, 1997 (24:4 Md. R. 294); June 29, 1998 (25:13 Md. R. 996); February 23, 2009 (36:4 Md. R. 355); September 21, 2009 (36:19 Md. R. 1438); July 23, 2012 (39:14 Md. R. 839); amended effective 46:5 Md. R. 310, eff. 3/11/2019; amended effective 51:8 Md. R. 369, eff. 4/29/2024.