Maryland § 13-207
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 13-207, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-207.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a procurement officer may not require a bidder or offeror to provide bid security on a procurement contract if the procurement officer expects the price to be less than or equal to the small procurement amount specified in § 13–109 of this title.
(b) (1) A procurement officer shall require a bidder or offeror to provide bid security on a procurement contract for construction if:
(i) the price is expected to exceed the small procurement amount specified in § 13–109 of this title; or
(ii) required by federal law or a condition of federal assistance requires the security.
(2) The amount of bid security required for a procurement contract for construction shall be:
(i) at least 5% of the bid or price proposal; or
(ii) if the bid or price proposal states a rate but not a total price, an amount determined by the procurement officer.
(c) (1) A procurement officer may require a bidder or offeror to provide bid security on a procurement contract for services, supplies, or construction related services if the price of the procurement contract is expected to exceed the small procurement amount specified in § 13–109 of this title.
(2) A procurement officer shall require a bidder or offeror to provide bid security on a procurement contract for services, supplies, or construction related services if federal law or a condition of federal assistance requires the security.
(3) The amount of bid security required for a procurement contract for services, supplies, or construction related services shall be an amount determined by the procurement officer. If a bid or proposal states a rate but not a total price, the procurement officer shall determine the dollar amount of the bid security.
(d) Bid security under this section shall be:
(1) a bond provided by a surety company authorized to do business in the State;
(2) cash; or
(3) another form of security allowed by regulation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 13-207
What does Maryland Code § 13-207 cover?
Section 13-207 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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