Maryland § 13-404
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 13-404, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-404.
(a) The Department may certify a service contract to the Board of Public Works as provided in this section.
(b) The Department may certify a service contract as being exempt from the preference stated in § 13-402 of this subtitle if:
(1) State employees are not available to perform the services;
(2) a conflict of interest would result if a State employee were to perform the services;
(3) the nature of the services meets the standards set by the Department for emergency appointments;
(4) the services are incidental to the purchase or lease of personal property or real property, such as a service agreement that is part of the purchase or rental of computers or office equipment; or
(5) a clear need exists to obtain an unbiased finding or opinion, such as an expert witness in litigation.
(c) The Department may certify a service contract that is not exempt under subsection (b) of this section only if:
(1) the unit that seeks to enter into the service contract has complied with § 13-405 of this subtitle; and
(2) the Department finds that:
(i) the potential economic advantage of entering into the service contract is not outweighed by the preference stated in § 13-402 of this subtitle;
(ii) the service contract does not adversely affect the affirmative action efforts of this State;
(iii) the service contract includes adequate control mechanisms to ensure that the services will be performed in accordance with the service contract; and
(iv) the service contract complies with all of the requirements of Division II of the State Finance and Procurement Article.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 13-404
What does Maryland Code § 13-404 cover?
Section 13-404 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 § 13-404?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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