Md. Code Regs. 14.28.08.11

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 24, December 2, 2024

Section 14.28.08.11 - Contract Award

A. The procurement officer shall determine whether a bidder or offeror is responsible.

B. The procurement officer may find that a bidder or offeror is not a responsible bidder or offeror for:

(1) Unreasonable failure by the bidder or offeror to supply information promptly in connection with a determination of responsibility under this chapter; or

(2) Any other reason indicating that the bidder or offeror does not have the:

(a) Capability in all respects to perform fully the procurement contract requirements, or

(b) Integrity and reliability that will ensure good faith performance.

C. The procurement officer shall determine whether a bid or proposal is responsive. A responsive bid or proposal contains a definite unqualified offer to perform in accordance with the terms of the solicitation.

D. The procurement contract shall be:

(1) In a form acceptable to the Authority and

(2) Approved by an assistant attorney general of the State.

E. For procurement contracts which exceed $10,000, the procurement contract shall contain the provisions required by COMAR 21.07.01-21.07.03.

F. The Executive Director may amend or delete any provision required by Regulation .11E of this chapter as the Executive Director considers necessary to further the business of the Authority.

Md. Code Regs. 14.28.08.11