Maryland § 13-215
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 13-215, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-215.
(a) A unit may not enter into a cost-reimbursement contract unless the procurement officer determines that:
(1) a cost-reimbursement contract is likely to be less costly to the State than any other type of contract; or
(2) except for leases of real property, the kind or quality of procurement that the unit requires could not be obtained practicably under any other type of contract.
(b) A unit may not enter into a procurement contract that is wholly or partly a cost-reimbursement contract unless the procurement officer determines that the accounting system of the contractor:
(1) will allow timely development of all necessary cost data in the form required by the specific type of procurement contract under consideration; and
(2) is adequate to allocate costs in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
(c) A cost-reimbursement contract shall provide that costs, including costs for subcontractors, will be reimbursed only if the costs are allowable and allocable under:
(1) the procurement contract; or
(2) the regulations of the Board on cost principles.
(d) A contractor under a cost-reimbursement contract shall give notice to and, as required under the contract, obtain approval from a procurement officer before the contractor enters into:
(1) a cost-reimbursement subcontract; or
(2) any subcontract involving more than:
(i) $25,000; or
(ii) 5% of the estimated cost of the procurement contract.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 13-215
What does Maryland Code § 13-215 cover?
Section 13-215 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.
How do I cite Maryland § 13-215?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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