Code of Maryland Regulations Title 21 - STATE PROCUREMENT REGULATIONS
Here’s a refined overview of COMAR Title 21 – State Procurement Regulations and what each subtitle covers:
📘 Title 21 – State Procurement Regulations (COMAR)
Facilities and procedures for all state-level procurement activities are organized under 14 major subtitles:
Subtitle 01 – General Provisions (Ch. 21.01.x)
Subtitle 02 – State Procurement Organization (Ch. 21.02.x)
Subtitle 03 – State Procurement Regulations & Contracts (Ch. 21.03.x)
Subtitle 04 – Specifications (Ch. 21.04.x)
Subtitle 05 – Procurement Methods & Project Delivery (Ch. 21.05.x)
Subtitle 06 – Contract Formation & Award (Ch. 21.06.x)
Subtitle 07 – Contract Terms & Conditions (Ch. 21.07.x)
Subtitle 08 – Suspension & Debarment (Ch. 21.08.x)
Subtitle 09 – Contract Cost Principles & Procedures (Ch. 21.09.x)
Subtitle 10 – Administrative & Civil Remedies (Ch. 21.10.x)
Subtitle 11 – Socioeconomic Policies (Ch. 21.11.x)
Subtitle 12 – Procurement of A/E Services (Ch. 21.12.x)
Subtitle 13 – Procurement Reporting Requirements (Ch. 21.13.x)
Subtitle 14 – Procurement of Human/Social/Educational Services (Ch. 21.14.x) (regulations.justia.com)
🔍 Highlights of Key Sections
Subtitle 05 – Methods & Delivery
Defines competitive vs. noncompetitive awards, emergency and expedited processes.
Emergency procurement is allowed for contracts over $50,000 when standard methods aren’t viable. (bpw.maryland.gov)
“Small procurements” are those up to $50K (or $100K for certain construction), with simpler rules. (bpw.maryland.gov)
Subtitle 07 – Contract Terms & Conditions
Enumerates mandatory clauses for all contracts, such as:
Conflict of interest, payment terms (30-day invoice rule, late–payment interest), nondiscrimination, political contribution disclosure, and commercial nondiscrimination. (bpw.maryland.gov)
Subtitle 11 – Socioeconomic Policies
MBE goals: Procurement units must set certified Minority Business Enterprise subcontracting targets, except under limited circumstances (e.g., small contracts under $50K). (regulations.justia.com)
Preferred providers: Entities like Blind Industries, Employment Works, and Correctional Enterprises have purchasing priority. (law.cornell.edu)
📚 Resources & References
For the full text of each subtitle and chapter, visit Justia or Cornell’s Legal Information Institute. (regulations.justia.com)
The Maryland Board of Public Works (BPW) oversees procurement rules and enforces compliance. DGS, MDOT, and agencies like the Port Commission have delegated authorities. (marylandcomptroller.gov)
✅ Summary
COMAR Title 21 establishes:
Procurement structure — who does what in state procurement
Methods — how methods vary based on contract size, urgency, and type
Terms — standard clauses for ethics, payment, and nondiscrimination
Socioeconomic goals — promoting MBE and preferred vendors
Oversight — roles for BPW, DGS, MDOT, and agency-level authorities
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