§ 13-206. Cancellation of solicitations; rejection of bids or proposals

MD State Fin & Pro Code § 13-206 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    (1)    A procurement officer shall reject a bid or proposal if the procurement officer determines that:

(i)    the bid is nonresponsive or the proposal is unacceptable; or

(ii)    the bidder or offeror is not responsible.

(2)    The procurement officer shall include a determination under this subsection in the procurement file.

(b)    If, with the approval of the Board, a unit determines that it is fiscally advantageous or otherwise in the best interests of the State, the unit may:

(1)    cancel an invitation for bids, a request for proposals, or other solicitation; or

(2)    reject all bids or proposals.

(c)    A procurement officer may determine that a person is not a responsible bidder or offeror for:

(1)    unreasonable failure to supply information promptly in connection with a determination of responsibility under subsection (a) of this section; or

(2)    any other reason indicating that the person does not have:

(i)    the capability in all respects to perform fully the requirements for a procurement contract; or

(ii)    the integrity and reliability that will ensure good faith performance.