Regulations On Getting Contracts

In Maryland, there are many rules and instructions for getting contracts. We need a special set of rules called "Procurement Regulations" to put all this information in one place. Other places in Maryland already have these rules. These rules help the people who want to do business with the city understand how the city decides who to work with. They also help the public know how the city spends its money on things like services. 

You can think of these rules like a big web of information. In the middle, we have the "Procurement Regulations." They connect to all the other rules, like laws and policies, like a big puzzle. This way, it's easy for everyone to find the information they need. 

Final Regulations 
Professional Services Resolution 
Non-Competitive Procurement Resolution 

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I. Procurement Regulations

A. City Procurement System – General 
B. Definitions
C. Ethics and Standards of Behavior 
D. Release of Information 
E. Pre-Qualification
F. Minority and Women's Business Enterprise 
G. Formal Solicitation 
H. Professional Services Solicitation 
I. Informal Solicitation – RFI 
J. Emergency Procurement 
K. Non-Competitive Procurement (No Advantage, Not Practicable, or Emergency Nature) 
L. Conflict of Interest 
M. Contract Modification
N. Termination

II. Protest Regulations 

A. Repeal of Resolution 
B. Board Agenda 
C. Conduct during Board Meetings 
D. Protests 
E. Procurement Lobbyist 
F. Required Posting 

III. Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Regulations

A. Minority Business Enterprise and Women-Owned Business Enterprise
B. Certification Eligibility  
C. Certification Process and Procedures  
D. Minority and Women's Business Enterprise Certification Appeals Board Rules of Operation 
E. Annual Participation Goals 
F. Setting Contract Goals 
G. Counting MBE and WBE Participation 
H. Utilization Requirements 
I. Waivers 

IV. Debarment / Suspension Regulations

A. Scope and Authority 
B. Debarment Definitions 
C. Written Notices 
D. Investigation and Preliminary Recommendation to the Board 
E. Suspension Pending Decision 
F. Notice, Hearing, and Decision – Automatic Debarments 
G. Notice and Hearing – Other Debarments 
H. Duties of the City – Other Debarments 
I. Decision of the Board – Other Debarments 
J. Reinstatement 

V. Severability
VI. Effective Date
VII. Amendments
VIII. Appendices