Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 21 - STATE PROCUREMENT REGULATIONS
Subtitle 05 - PROCUREMENT METHODS AND PROJECT DELIVERY METHODS
Chapter 21.05.09 - Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing
Section 21.05.09.08 - State Sponsored Agreements
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024
If a primary procurement unit sponsors an intergovernmental cooperative purchasing agreement:
A. The solicitation shall contain all clauses, terms, and conditions required under this title as well as a summary of the factors used to determine the expected degree of minority business enterprise participation, including subcontracting opportunities identified for the project, any applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes linked to the subcontracting opportunities, and the number of certified minority business enterprises in those industries;
B. The State's portion of the contract shall be awarded in the same manner as the contract would be awarded under this title if the unit was the sole participant under the contract, including compliance with all notice requirements; and
C. All procedures under this title, including procedures governing contract approvals, shall apply to the State's participation.