(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.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Division II - General Procurement Law
Title 13 - Source Selection -- State Procurement Contracts
Subtitle 2 - Procedural Requirements
Section 13-205 - Drafting Specifications; Recycled Materials
Section 13-206 - Cancellation of Solicitations; Rejection of Bids or Proposals
Section 13-208 - Proper Security
Section 13-209 - Withdrawal of Bids or Proposals
Section 13-210 - Inspection of Documents; Disclosure of Information
Section 13-211 - Unlawful Conduct and Promises