Section 12-301 - In general(a) This section applies only to commission counties.(b) The provisions of §§ 9-105 and 9-106 of this article apply to an act, an ordinance, or a resolution adopted under this section.(c) The county commissioners shall:(1) establish a competitive bidding process for awarding contracts for services or the purchase of supplies if the contract exceeds $15,000;(2) require a bond in connection with a contract, regardless of the amount; and(3) if no bids are submitted in response to a request for bids, obtain the services or supplies in a manner that the county commissioners consider appropriate.(d) In Somerset County, subsection (c) of this section does not apply to a contract solely for design or consultation services.Amended by 2014 Md. Laws, Ch. 645,Sec. 1, eff. 12/1/2014.Revised and recodified by 2013 Md. Laws, Ch. 119,Sec. 2, eff. 10/1/2013.