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Lawmakers weigh adjustments to procurement thresholds, master-contract authorities
Summary
The committee examined a trio of procurement bills that would change vehicle-advertising thresholds for Garrett County, clarify indefinite-quantity contract authority statewide, and bar agencies from collecting program fees before final regulations unless adopted as emergency rules.
Multiple procurement-related proposals drew committee attention during the hearing.
Delegate Jim Hinebaugh asked for a favorable report on House Bill 13-34, a local bill to raise Garrett County’s vehicle-advertising threshold from $50,000 to $100,000 and to allow multi-award contracts for as-needed purchases (asphalt, salt) without repeated advertisement when quantities vary during the contract term. Hinebaugh said the change mirrors prior authorization granted to Washington County and would streamline local procurement.
Delegate Chris Tomlinson presented House Bill 6-62 to clarify that indefinite-quantity (master) contracts may be used…
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