Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 21 - STATE PROCUREMENT REGULATIONS
Subtitle 11 - SOCIOECONOMIC POLICIES
Chapter 21.11.05 - Procurement from Maryland Correctional Enterprises, Blind Industries and Services of Maryland, and the Employment Works Program
Section 21.11.05.02 - Scope

A. Except as otherwise provided in these regulations, this chapter applies to every procurement of supplies or services that can be provided by a selling entity.

B. Only supplies and services that directly benefit Division of Correction inmates, blind persons, or disabled persons, through meaningful work experiences, occupational opportunities, vocational rehabilitation and training, and work therapy, are to be provided by the selling entities.

C. This chapter does not apply to supplies or services provided under subcontract to a selling entity.

D. Nothing in this chapter shall require a procurement agency to lessen or otherwise alter its reasonable performance, quality, design, delivery, or quantity specifications in order to meet a selling entity's ability to provide a supply or service.

E. Except as specifically provided in these regulations, nothing contained in this chapter shall limit or define a procurement agency's rights or remedies otherwise available by law or by contract.

F. Services procured from an Employment Works Program community service provider are not subject to the cost savings requirements of State Personnel and Pensions Article, § 13-405, Annotated Code of Maryland.