Discussions may not be conducted with bidders after revised bids have been submitted unless the procurement officer determines that there is compelling need for further negotiation. If there is more than one bidder, any discussions concerning revised specifications or quantities shall be conducted with all responsible bidders. Bidders shall be accorded fair and equal treatment with respect to any discussions.

Authority: State Finance and Procurement Article, §§12-101 and 13-103, Annotated Code of Maryland

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

Regulation .01B amended effective June 4, 1984 (11:11 Md. R. 963)

Chapter revised effective January 9, 1989 (15:27 Md. R. 3138)

Regulation .04 amended effective November 7, 2005 (32:22 Md. R. 1759); April 7, 2008 (35:7 Md. R. 751)