A. After receipt of proposals but before award of a procurement contract, a unit may:
(1) Conduct discussions with an offeror to ensure full understanding of
- (a) The requirements of the unit, as set forth in the request for proposals; and
- (b) The proposal submitted by the offeror; and
- (2) Request product samples for testing by the unit or a demonstration of a product or service and use these samples or demonstrations in its evaluation process.
- B. A request for product samples for testing or demonstration made under §A(2) of this regulation shall be issued to all offerors deemed reasonable at the time of the request.
Authority: State Finance and Procurement Article, §§12-101, 13-102, 13-116, and 14-303, Annotated Code of Maryland
Effective date: March 3, 2025 (52:4 Md. R. 221)