The using agency is responsible for preparing the specifications. The procuring agency shall require contractor compliance with State Finance and Procurement Article §13-212.1, Annotated Code of Maryland. To the extent practicable, functional or performance criteria shall be emphasized while limiting design or other detailed physical descriptions to those necessary to meet the needs of the State.

Authority: State Finance and Procurement Article, §§12-101 and 13-205, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: July 1, 1981 (8:13 Md. R. II-5)

Regulation .01 amended effective January 9, 1989 (15:27 Md. R. 3138)

Regulation .02 amended effective January 9, 1989 (15:27 Md. R. 3138)

Regulation .02A amended effective April 7, 2008 (35:7 Md. R. 751)

Regulation .03 amended effective April 7, 2008 (35:7 Md. R. 751); January 2, 2017 (43:26 Md. R. 1449)

Regulation .04 amended effective May 2, 2022 (49:9 Md. R. 531)