(a) On behalf of each unit in the Department, the Secretary, with the approval of the Governor, may waive the provisions of this article requiring competitive bids if:
(1) The purchase is to be made from or the contract is to be made with the federal or any state government or any of their agencies or political subdivisions;
(2) The public exigency requires the immediate delivery or use of the supplies or services; or
(3) Only one source of supply is available.
(b) For purposes of this section, public exigency means an emergency caused by an act of God, natural disaster, catastrophe, or other similar event or public disorder, when the health, safety, or welfare of the citizens of the State would be jeopardized by a delay caused by the requirements of competitive bidding.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 2 - Department of Transportation
Subtitle 1 - Organization and General Authority of the Department
Section 2-101 - Department Established
Section 2-103 - General Authority and Duties of Secretary
Section 2-103.1 - Annual Report
Section 2-103.2 - Interest on Investments
Section 2-103.3 - Funding of Service for Elderly Persons and Individuals With Disabilities
Section 2-103.4 - Human Resources Management System
Section 2-103.5 - Grants for Paratransit Service Provided by County or Local Governments
Section 2-103.6 - Job Access Program
Section 2-103.7 - Consolidated Transportation Program
Section 2-106 - Counsel to Department
Section 2-107 - Units in Department
Section 2-109 - Waiver of Requirements for Competitive Bidding
Section 2-110 - Contracts for Waterborne Marine Fire Protection