Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 21 - STATE PROCUREMENT REGULATIONS
Subtitle 12 - PROCUREMENT OF ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AND ENGINEERING SERVICES
Chapter 21.12.02 - Department of Transportation and Department of General Services; A/E Services exceeding $200,000
Section 21.12.02.03 - Request for Procurement of Services

A. An agency desiring to procure architectural or engineering services related to transportation and exceeding $200,000 shall submit to the Secretary of Transportation or designee, or if not related to transportation, to the Secretary of General Services or designee, documentation to support its position that the services cannot or for reason should not, be provided feasibly or economically by existing in-house resources.

B. The Secretary of Transportation or General Services or their designee shall review the request, and if acceptable, certify to the Procuring Agency that the services cannot be provided by existing in-house resources.

C. After receipt of the Secretary's or designee's certification, the agency requesting the services shall finalize a description of the project and a comprehensive scope of the services required. The scope of services shall be completed before the solicitation for the procurement of services, unless otherwise directed by the Procuring Agency's head or designee.