Maryland § 13-227
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 13-227, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-227.
(a) If a prime contractor requires a subcontractor to provide a bid, performance, or payment bond on a procurement contract for services, supplies, or construction related services with the State, the prime contractor may not require bid, performance, or payment bonding from the subcontractor that is more stringent than the bonding requirements in §§ 13–207 and 13–216 of this subtitle and § 17–104 of this article.
(b) A bid, performance, or payment bond that is provided by a subcontractor under subsection (a) of this section shall be accepted by the prime contractor if the bond would be accepted by the State and provided by:
(1) a surety company authorized to do business in the State; or
(2) the Maryland Small Business Development Financing Authority established in Title 5, Subtitle 5 of the Economic Development Article.
(c) In a solicitation or pre–bid conference for a procurement contract for services, supplies, or construction related services with the State, the procurement agency shall provide notice to all bidders that bid security shall be:
(1) a bond provided by a surety company authorized to do business in this State;
(2) a bond provided by an individual surety that meets the requirements of §§ 13–207 and 13–216 of this subtitle and § 17–104 of this article;
(3) cash; or
(4) another form of security:
(i) authorized by federal or State regulation; or
(ii) that is satisfactory to the unit awarding the contract.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 13-227
What does Maryland Code § 13-227 cover?
Section 13-227 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 § 13-227?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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