Md. Code Regs. 21.11.14.08

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

Section 21.11.14.08 - Contract Award - Documentation

A. The documentation in §C of this regulation is considered part of the contract and shall be furnished by the apparent successful bidder or offeror to the procurement officer within 10 working days from notification of apparent award, or from the date of the award, whichever is earlier. If the documentation is not furnished within the specified time, the bidder or offeror may be rejected as nonresponsible.

B. A VSBE subcontractor project participation statement shall be furnished and signed by the bidder or offeror and each VSBE listed in the participation schedule. The project participation statement shall include:

(1) A statement of intent to enter into a contract between the prime contractor and each subcontractor;

(2) If a contract is executed between the procurement agency and the prime contractor or if the prime contract has been awarded and the procurement officer makes a request, copies of the subcontract agreement or agreements; and

(3) The amount and type of bonds required of VSBE subcontractors, if any.

C. Other documentation considered appropriate by the procurement agency to ascertain bidder or offeror responsibility in connection with the contract VSBE participation goal shall be furnished by the bidder or offeror.

D. If the VSBE utilization affidavit and participation schedule of the apparent successful bidder or offeror do not achieve the contract goal for VSBE participation, the apparent successful bidder or offeror shall submit documentation supporting the waiver request that was included with the bid or proposal as provided in Regulation .09 of this chapter.

E. An agency head may waive any of the provisions of Regulations .07 and .08 of this chapter for a sole source, expedited, or emergency procurement in which the public interest cannot reasonably accommodate use of those procedures.

Md. Code Regs. 21.11.14.08

Recodified from 21.11.13.08 effective 47:26 Md. R. 1108, eff. 12/28/2020; amended and recodified from .06 effective 49:10 Md. R. 562, eff. 5/16/2022