Section 15-215 – Definitions
(a) In this Part III of this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Contract claim” means a claim that relates to a procurement contract. (2) “Contract claim” includes a claim about the performance, breach, modification, or termination of the procurement contract. (c) (1) “Protest” means a complaint that relates to the formation of a procurement contract. (2) “Protest” […]
Section 15-216 – Application of Administrative Procedure Act
(a) Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article does not apply to the disposition of a protest or a contract claim by: (1) a primary procurement unit; (2) a procurement officer; or (3) a unit. (b) The Appeals Board shall conduct its proceedings in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.
Section 15-217 – Initiation of Protest or Contract Claim
(a) (1) A prospective bidder or offeror, a bidder, or an offeror may submit a protest to the procurement officer. (2) A unit or a person who has been awarded a procurement contract may submit a contract claim to the procurement officer. (b) Except as provided in § 15-219 of this subtitle, a protest or contract claim shall be […]
Section 15-218 – Procedure by Unit
(a) Except as provided under § 15–219 of this subtitle, a procurement officer who receives a protest or a contract claim from a contractor shall comply with this section. (b) (1) On receipt of a protest or contract claim from a contractor, a procurement officer: (i) shall review the substance of the protest or contract claim; (ii) may request additional […]
Section 15-201 – “Appeals Board” Defined
In this subtitle, “Appeals Board” means the Maryland State Board of Contract Appeals.
Section 15-202 – Scope of Subtitle
Except to the extent authorized by regulation by the Board, this subtitle does not apply to a protest concerning any act or omission by a procurement agency under Title 14, Subtitle 6 of this article.
Section 15-205 – Established
There is a Maryland State Board of Contract Appeals.
Section 15-206 – Independent Unit
The Appeals Board is an independent unit of the Executive Branch of the State government and, except by statute, may not be made a part of another unit of the State government.
Section 15-207 – Membership
(a) The Appeals Board consists of 3 members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. (b) Each member of the Appeals Board shall: (1) be qualified to serve in a quasi-judicial capacity; and (2) have a thorough knowledge of procurement practices and processes. (c) Before taking office, each appointee to the Appeals Board shall take […]
Section 15-208 – Chairman of Appeals Board
From among the members of the Appeals Board, the Governor shall designate a chairman.