§ 10A-111. Methods of awarding contracts.
(a)
Except as otherwise authorized by law, all County contracts shall be awarded by:
(1)
Competitive sealed bidding;
(2)
Competitive sealed proposal;
(3)
Contract negotiation; or
(4)
Small purchase procedures.
(b)
No contract or purchase shall be subdivided to avoid the competitive bidding and competitive sealed proposal requirements of this Subtitle.
(c)
If a bidder or offeror subcontracts any portion of a County Contract, a written contract between the contractor and subcontractor shall be submitted prior to the award of the County Contract.
(CB-1-1992; CB-78-1994)