Md. Code Regs. 21.05.07.05

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 21.05.07.05 - Prohibitions

A. A procurement may not be artificially divided in order to use the small procurement method instead of the other procurement methods set forth in COMAR 21.05.01 or a lesser category defined under Regulation .04 of this chapter.

B. A procurement contract of more than $100,000 may not be awarded under the authority of this chapter unless:

(1) The unit obtains prior approval of the agency head or designee, and, if not a department, the appropriate control authority;

(2) The Department of General Services or Department of Transportation procures construction valued at $200,000 or less; or

(3) The Department of Natural Resources procures capital projects of maintenance valued at $200,000 or less.

Md. Code Regs. 21.05.07.05

Regulation .05B amended effective February 24, 1997 (24:4 Md. R. 294); February 23, 2009 (36:4 Md. R. 355); amended effective 46:5 Md. R. 310, eff. 3/11/2019; amended effective 51:8 Md. R. 369, eff. 4/29/2024.