Md. Code Regs. 21.11.14.03

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

Section 21.11.14.03 - Scope

A. Except to the extent that any provisions conflict with federal law, or as provided in §B of this regulation, this chapter applies to every procurement of supplies, services, maintenance, construction, construction-related services, architectural services, and engineering services by a procurement agency.

B. Small procurements are not subject to this chapter. These procurements shall be made in accordance with COMAR 21.05.07.

C. Procurement agencies shall use the Database as the primary resource to identify certified VSBEs when considering the application of a VSBE participation goal. Procurement agencies may also utilize the U.S. Small Business Administration and any other veteran resource or database to assist in identifying potential veteran vendors when considering the application of a VSBE participation goal.

D. Nothing in this chapter is to be construed to relieve a procurement agency from attempting to achieve the State's goal for certified VSBE participation.

Md. Code Regs. 21.11.14.03

Regulation .03 effective 41:8 Md. R. 473, eff.4/28/2014 recodified from 21.11.13.03 effective 47:26 Md. R. 1108, eff. 12/28/2020; amended effective 49:10 Md. R. 562, eff. 5/16/2022; amended effective 51:6 Md. R. 270, eff. 4/1/2024.