Sec. 14.39.03.06. Other Requirements

A. All projects shall comply with State procedures and requirements for educational and design review.

B. A county board is encouraged, consistent with competitive bidding, to use bulk purchasing, bundling, and intergovernmental purchasing.

C. Project Delivery Methods. The requirements of COMAR 14.39.04 apply to procurements conducted in accordance with this chapter.

D. Minority Business Enterprise (MBE). The State's minority business enterprise program applies to procurements conducted in accordance with this chapter that the State funds in whole or part.

E. Prevailing Wage. To the extent required by law, the State's prevailing wage requirements apply to procurements conducted in accordance with this chapter that the State funds in whole or part.

F. Debriefing and Protests.

(1) The LEA shall establish procedures by which unsuccessful bidders and offerors may be debriefed upon written request within a reasonable time by a procurement official familiar with the rationale for the selection decision and contract award.

(2) The LEA shall establish procedures by which an interested party may file a protest relating to the solicitation or award of a procurement contract.

G. If a single bid or offer is submitted following appropriate notification and solicitation procedures, the LEA may award the contract to the single bidder or offeror if the bid or offer is determined responsible and responsive.