Maryland § 14-603
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 14-603, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14-603.
(a) For procurements conducted by competitive sealed bidding, a unit shall award the contract to the responsible bidder that submits the responsive bid that:
(1) (i) has the lowest bid price;
(ii) has the lowest evaluated bid price; or
(iii) for procurements subject to § 11–202(3) of this article, is the bid most favorable to the State; and
(2) meets or makes a good faith effort to meet any applicable overall percentage goal established under this subtitle.
(b) For procurements conducted by competitive sealed proposals, a unit shall award the contract to the responsible offeror:
(1) proposing the most advantageous offer; and
(2) that meets or makes a good faith effort to meet any applicable overall percentage goal established under this subtitle.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 14-603
What does Maryland Code § 14-603 cover?
Section 14-603 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 § 14-603?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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