1. (a) This section applies only to commission counties.
2. (b) The provisions of §§ 9-105 and 9-106 of this article apply to an act, an ordinance, or a resolution adopted under this section.

3. (c) The county commissioners shall:

   1. (1) establish a competitive bidding process for awarding contracts for services or the purchase of supplies if the contract exceeds $15,000;
   2. (2) require a bond in connection with a contract, regardless of the amount; and
   3. (3) if no bids are submitted in response to a request for bids, obtain the services or supplies in a manner that the county commissioners consider appropriate.
4. (d) In Somerset County, subsection (c) of this section does not apply to a contract solely for design or consultation services.
5. (e) In St. Mary's County, subsection (c) of this section applies only to a contract for services or the purchase of supplies if the contract exceeds $50,000.

Added by Acts 2013, c. 119, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2013. Amended by Acts 2014, c. 645, § 1, eff. Dec. 1, 2014; Acts 2025, c. 781, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2025.