Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 13B - MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION
Subtitle 07 - COMMUNITY COLLEGES
Chapter 13B.07.04 - Construction Procedures
Section 13B.07.04.06 - Project Administration (Not Applicable to Baltimore City Community College)

Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 13B.07.04.06

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 6, March 22, 2024

A. The Department of General Services and the Department of Budget and Management are responsible for certain aspects of monitoring and administering capital projects. A college shall comply with the specific requirements of these agencies.

B. Architect Selection and Design Stage.

(1) The Secretary shall identify the source or sources of State funds and recommend the allocation for design. Before the Secretary's recommendation, the college shall submit a resolution and petition to the Secretary to request funds.

(2) During the design stages of a project, the college shall furnish net assignable space tabulation sheets to the Commission. After the space has been initially approved, justification for a subsequent increase of 10 percent or more shall also be provided.

C. Procurement.

(1) The Secretary shall identify the source or sources of State funds and recommend the construction allocation before the Board of Public Works approval of the contract award. The Secretary's recommendation shall be based on the availability of bond funds. The Secretary's determination shall be transmitted to the Department of Budget and Management and the Department of General Services.

(2) Upon award of a construction contract and on a quarterly basis after that, the college board of trustees shall provide to the commission cash flow projections. The cash flow projections shall be adjusted as the project progresses and as significant changes are made. These projections form the basis of the Commission's request for the issuance of bonds to support the payment of the State's share.

D. Project Management.

(1) The disbursement of State matching funds by the Department of General Services shall be made in accordance with applicable State policies. The local share of a project shall be expended before any expenditure of the State share.

(2) During the construction period, the Commission and the Department of General Services shall jointly maintain records on project status, cash flow projections, and bond funds.

E. Detailed agency functions and responsibilities are outlined in the current edition of the Commission's Facility Manual for Community Colleges.

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