(a) This section applies to contracts in amounts not exceeding $100,000.
(b) The Board of Trustees of the Community College of Baltimore County may award a procurement contract on the basis of noncompetitive negotiation:
(1) For unsolicited offers that:
(i) Are in writing;
(ii) Are sufficiently detailed to allow a judgment regarding the potential utility of the offer;
(iii) Are unique or innovative;
(iv) Demonstrate the proprietary character of the offering warranting consideration of the use of competitive negotiation;
(v) May be subject to testing under terms and conditions specified by the Director of Purchasing; and
(vi) Cannot be procured through competitive methodologies;
(2) For the procurement of goods or services related to instruction or curriculum development;
(3) For the procurement of services related to private fund–raising activities; or
(4) Under other circumstances when the Director of Purchasing determines that noncompetitive negotiation is in the best interests of the College and the State.
(c) (1) The Board of Trustees of the Community College of Baltimore County shall establish standards and procedures for the application of subsection (b) of this section to a particular transaction.
(2) The standards and procedures shall require:
(i) The office, division, or department requesting noncompetitive negotiation to submit a written justification to the Director of Purchasing;
(ii) A written determination by the Director of Purchasing that noncompetitive negotiation is in the best interest of the College and the State; and
(iii) The written approval of the award of the contract on the basis of noncompetitive negotiation by the Board of Trustees.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Division III - Higher Education
Section 16-302 - Authority to Borrow Money for Certain Purposes
Section 16-302.1 - Authority to Issue Notes
Section 16-303 - Validation of Certain Lease Purchase Agreements
Section 16-304 - Powers of County Government
Section 16-305 - Computation of State and County Aid to Community Colleges
Section 16-306 - Retirement Contributions
Section 16-307 - Annual Budget Request
Section 16-308 - Payment of State Share
Section 16-309 - Payment of County Share
Section 16-310 - Tuition and Fees for Nonresident Students
Section 16-311 - Bids and Contracts; Mandatory Minority Business Utilization Program
Section 16-312 - Minority Business Enterprise Program for Prince George's Community College
Section 16-313 - Procurement by Competitive Sealed Proposals
Section 16-314 - Sole Source Procurement Contracts
Section 16-314.1 - Noncompetitive Negotiation
Section 16-318 - Nonvisual Access Clause for Procurement of Computer-Based Instructional Technology
Section 16-319 - Supplemental Services and Support for Students With Disabilities; Grant Program
Section 16-320 - Community College Facilities Renewal Grant Program