Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 14. Independent Agencies |
Subtitle 27. MARYLAND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICE |
Chapter 14.27.03. Procurement |
Sec. 14.27.03.09. Sole Source Procurement
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A. Conditions for Use.
(1) Sole source procurement is not permissible unless a requirement is available from only a single vendor.
(2) The determination as to whether a procurement shall be made as a sole source shall be made by the procurement officer, and approved by the Director. The determination and the basis for it shall be in writing. The Service may not award a contract to a sole source before the Director's approval.
B. Confidential Services. The Service may enter into a sole source contract to retain the confidential services of a contractor:
(1) To advise the Service in connection with threatened or pending litigation; or
(2) For appraisal of real property contemplated for acquisition by the Service.