(a) This section does not authorize a county or municipal corporation to avoid compliance with any competitive bidding requirements for a conversion or improvement to be performed by a private contractor.
(b) Provisions in State, county, or municipal law that require competitive bidding do not apply to a conversion or improvement performed by:
(1) a county, municipal corporation, public agency, or public utility; or
(2) a department, agency, commission, or office of a county or municipal corporation.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Division I - Public Services and Utilities
Title 12 - Underground Facilities
Subtitle 3 - Conversion of Overhead Facilities
Section 12-302 - Legislative Findings; Declaration of Intent
Section 12-303 - Scope of Subtitle
Section 12-304 - Authority of Commission
Section 12-306 - Proceedings for Conversion Authorized
Section 12-307 - Initiation of Proceedings for Conversion
Section 12-308 - Filing of Petition; Execution of Certificate; Presentation
Section 12-309 - Resolution of Intent to Order Conversion
Section 12-310 - Investigation and Report on Petition
Section 12-311 - Agreement Between Political Subdivision and Service Provider
Section 12-312 - Resolution Ordering Conversion
Section 12-313 - Responsibility for Costs
Section 12-314 - Notice to Landowners of Responsibility for Costs
Section 12-315 - Consequences of Failure to Comply