Md. EDUCATION Code Ann. § 16-313 § 16-313. Procurement by competitive sealed proposals (a) In general. -- (1) The board of trustees may provide for procurement by competitive sealed proposals in accordance with the provisions of this section. (2) The board of trustees may adopt regulations to implement the provisions of this section. (b) Procurement by competitive sealed bid preferred method . -- Competitive sealed proposals is the preferred procurement method for educational or consultant services. (c) Request for proposals -- Composition. -- (1) Whenever procurement is based on competitive sealed proposals, the board oftrustees or its designee shall seek proposals by issuing a request for proposals. (2) A request for proposals shall include a statement of: (i) The scope of the procurement contract; (ii) The results to be achieved or services to be provided; (iii) The factors, including price, that will be used in evaluating proposals; and (iv) The relative importance of each factor. (d) Violation of section . -- The board of trustees or its designee shall publish a request for proposals in the same manner as required for an invitation for bids. (e) Discussions with offeror upon receipt of proposal. -- (1) After receipt of proposals but before the board of trustees awards the procurement contract, the board or its designee may conduct discussions with an offeror to: (i) Obtain the best price for the college; and (ii) Ensure full understanding of: 1. The requirements of the college as set forth in the request for proposals; and 2. The proposal submitted by the offeror. (2) If discussions are conducted, the board of trustees or its designee: (i) Shall conduct the discussions in accordance with regulations adopted by the board; (ii) Shall provide an opportunity to participate to each responsible offeror who submits a proposal that, in the judgment of the board or its designee, is reasonably susceptible of being selected for award; (iii) Shall treat all of the responsible offerors fairly and equally;
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