Maryland § 13-202

Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 13-202, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 13-202.

    (a)    After a solicitation is issued and until a recommendation is made by a procurement officer, a procurement officer may disclose to a person outside the Executive Department only:

        (1)    whether a decision has been made regarding a solicitation; and

        (2)    information that is available to the public under Title 4, Subtitles 1 through 5 of the General Provisions Article.

    (b)    After a solicitation is issued, a procurement officer shall record and include in the procurement file the following information from an inquiry from a source outside the Executive Department:

        (1)    the date and time of the inquiry;

        (2)    the name and affiliation of the person making the inquiry; and

        (3)    the substance and nature of the inquiry.

    (c)    A procurement officer shall maintain a file on each procurement that includes:

        (1)    a record of all inquiries required to be recorded under subsection (b) of this section;

        (2)    all written solicitations by an agency or unit;

        (3)    all offers received;

        (4)    all internal and external correspondence regarding the procurement;

        (5)    written documentation from the procurement officer describing efforts to confirm the information in the affidavits submitted by the successful bidder or offeror; and

        (6)    the final contract.

Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 13-202

What does Maryland Code § 13-202 cover?

Section 13-202 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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