State Procurement - Competitive Sealed Bids and Proposals - In-State Evaluation Preference

Summary

The bill rewrites the rules for competitive sealed bids and proposals, requiring agencies to list specific evaluation criteria in every invitation and to ask bidders to provide a statement on the contract’s impact on Maryland’s economy. It also adds detailed minority‑business participation requirements and allows a small‑business preference when designated. The changes aim to make state purchasing more transparent, locally focused, and supportive of minority firms.

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