To expedite handling of protests, the front of the envelope or, in the event of an electronic submission, the subject line should be labeled “Protest”. The written protest shall include as a minimum the following:

1. A. The name and address of the protester;
2. B. Appropriate identification of the procurement, and, if a contract has been awarded, its number if known;
3. C. A statement of reasons for the protest; and
4. D. Supporting exhibits, evidence, or documents to substantiate the reasons for the protest unless not available within the filing time, in which case the expected availability date shall be indicated.

Authority: State Finance and Procurement Article, §§12-101 and 15-201—15-223, Annotated Code of Maryland

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

Regulation .09 amended and .10 adopted effective August 15, 1983 (10:16 Md. R. 1454)

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

Regulation .01B amended effective May 13, 2013 (40:9 Md. R. 789)

Regulation .02A amended effective February 23, 2009 (36:4 Md. R. 355); July 23, 2012 (39:14 Md. R. 839)

Regulation .02A-1 adopted effective July 23, 2012 (39:14 Md. R. 839)

Regulation .02A-1 amended effective August 13, 2018 (45:16 Md. R. 776)

Regulation .02A-2 adopted effective May 13, 2013 (40:9 Md. R. 789)

Regulation .02B amended effective March 3, 2025 (52:4 Md R. 221)

Regulation .02C adopted effective October 27, 2003 (30:21 Md. R. 1530)

Regulation .02C amended effective June 29, 2020 (47:13 Md. R. 643); March 3, 2025 (52:4 Md R. 221)

Regulation .03D adopted effective October 27, 2003 (30:21 Md. R. 1530)

Regulation .03D repealed effective May 2, 2022 (49:9 Md. R. 531)

Regulation .04 amended effective June 29, 2020 (47:13 Md. R. 643)

Regulation .07 amended effective April 7, 2008 (35:7 Md. R. 751)

Regulation .10B amended effective December 25, 2000 (27:25 Md. R. 2284)