Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 21 - STATE PROCUREMENT REGULATIONS
Subtitle 10 - ADMINISTRATIVE AND CIVIL REMEDIES
Chapter 21.10.06 - Maryland State Board of Contract Appeals - Procedures for Appealing Contract Disputes
Section 21.10.06.32 - Costs

If alleged during the course of the appeal, and within 30 days of receipt of a final decision in which the Board makes a finding that the conduct of unit personnel in processing a contract claim under a contract for construction is in bad faith or without substantial justification, an appellant may request the Appeals Board to award to the appellant the reasonable cost of filing and pursuing the claim, including reasonable attorney fees. Upon the request of either party or the Appeals Board, a hearing shall be held to determine the reasonableness of the costs and fees claimed.