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MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  16-310 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division II - General Procurement Law|Title 16 - Suspension and Debarment of Contractors|Subtitle 3 - Suspension and Debarment Procedures|Section 16-310 - Termination of Debarment or Suspension

    (a)    (1)    If the conviction that is the basis for a debarment or suspension is reversed or otherwise rendered void, the debarment or suspension terminates automatically.        (2)    If the federal debarment that is the basis for a State debarment is reversed or otherwise rendered void, the debarment terminates automatically if the person debarred provides to the Board sufficient legal documentation that the federal debarment has been reversed or otherwise rendered void.    (b)    (1)    Any person debarred under § 16-202 of this title may, after a period of 5 years from the date of the debarment, petition the Board for removal of the debarment.        (2)    Any person debarred under § 16-203(a), (b), or (d) of this title may petition the Board for removal of the debarment, after the expiration of:            (i)    one-half of the period of debarment; or            (ii)    5 years.    (c)    (1)    The Board shall consider all petitions received under subsection (b) of this section.        (2)    Within 90 days after receiving a petition under subsection (b) of this section, the Board shall determine in its discretion whether to conduct a hearing regarding the petition. If the Board decides to conduct a hearing, it shall conduct the hearing in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.        (3)    The Board shall notify the person of its decision whether it will conduct a hearing regarding the petition.    (d)    In making its determination whether the debarment should be removed, the Board shall conclude whether the integrity of the contracting process and the best interests of the State would be served by continuing the debarment. In making its determination, the Board shall consider relevant factors including those listed in § 16-306(a) of this subtitle.    (e)    Upon making its determination, the Board shall give written notice to the petitioner that the debarment is removed or continued.    (f)    The time for any hearing or determination by the Board under this section may be extended by the Board upon a showing of good cause.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  16-311 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division II - General Procurement Law|Title 16 - Suspension and Debarment of Contractors|Subtitle 3 - Suspension and Debarment Procedures|Section 16-311 - Affidavits

    (a)    Every person, upon submitting a bid proposal or other application for a contract with a public body, shall submit an affidavit stating to its best knowledge whether it or any of its officers, directors, or partners, or any of its employees who are directly involved in obtaining or performing contracts with any public bodies has:        (1)    been convicted of bribery, attempted bribery, or conspiracy to bribe, under the laws of any state or of the federal government;        (2)    been convicted under a State or federal law or statute of any offense enumerated in § 16-203 of this title; or        (3)    been found civilly liable under a State or federal antitrust statute as provided in § 16-203 of this title.    (b)    The affidavit required by subsection (a) of this section shall also contain the person’s affirmation that it shall not knowingly enter into a contract with a public body under which a person or business debarred or suspended under this subtitle will provide, directly or indirectly, supplies, services, architectural services, construction related services, leases of real property, or construction.    (c)    The requirements of this section are satisfied if the affidavit:        (1)    incorporates by reference the statements contained in an affidavit filed with the same public body within the previous year pursuant to the requirements of this section; and        (2)    states that those statements remain accurate.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  16-312 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division II - General Procurement Law|Title 16 - Suspension and Debarment of Contractors|Subtitle 3 - Suspension and Debarment Procedures|Section 16-312 - Limitations of Actions

    (a)    Debarment proceedings under this subtitle against a person or business subject to debarment under this title may be instituted within 5 years after:        (1)    a final judgment in a civil or criminal action that constitutes a cause for debarment;        (2)    an admission, in writing or under oath, of an act or omission that constitutes grounds for a criminal conviction or civil liability that may be a cause for debarment; or        (3)    the occurrence of any other event that constitutes a cause for debarment.    (b)    Debarment proceedings under this subtitle against a person or business subject to debarment under this title may be instituted after the period set forth in subsection (a) of this section, only if such proceedings are brought within 1 year of the time when the State discovered, or by the exercise of ordinary diligence should have discovered, the grounds for debarment under this title.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  17-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division II - General Procurement Law|Title 17 - Special Provisions -- State and Local Subdivisions|Subtitle 1 - Security for Construction Contracts|Section 17-101 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Payment security” means security to guarantee payment for labor and materials, including leased equipment, under a contract for construction.    (c)    “Performance security” means security to guarantee the performance of a contract for construction.    (d)    “Public body” means:        (1)    the State;        (2)    a county, municipal corporation, or other political subdivision;        (3)    a public instrumentality; or        (4)    any governmental unit authorized to award a contract.    (e)    (1)    “Supplier” means a person who supplies labor or materials.        (2)    “Supplier” includes a lessor of equipment to the extent of the fair rental value of the equipment.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  17-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division II - General Procurement Law|Title 17 - Special Provisions -- State and Local Subdivisions|Subtitle 1 - Security for Construction Contracts|Section 17-102 - Scope of Subtitle

    (a)    This subtitle does not limit the authority of a public body to require performance security in addition to, or in cases other than, those specified under §§ 17-103, 17-104, 17-106, and 17-107 of this subtitle.    (b)    This subtitle applies only to security for a construction contract.    (c)    (1)    By ordinance, Baltimore City may provide for a program to satisfy the bonding requirements under §§ 17-103, 17-104, 17-106, and 17-107 of this subtitle with respect to any construction contract:            (i)    that does not exceed $200,000; and            (ii)    for which State money is not used.        (2)    The program shall provide for payment security of at least 50% of the total amount payable under the contract.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  17-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division II - General Procurement Law|Title 17 - Special Provisions -- State and Local Subdivisions|Subtitle 1 - Security for Construction Contracts|Section 17-103 - Security on Construction Contracts

    (a)    (1)    Before a public body awards a construction contract exceeding $100,000, the contractor shall provide payment security and performance security that meet the requirements of § 17–104 of this subtitle.        (2)    The security shall be:            (i)    for performance security, in an amount that the public body considers adequate for its protection; and            (ii)    for payment security, at least 50% of the total amount payable under the contract.    (b)    A public body, other than the State or a unit of the State government, may require payment security or performance security for a construction contract if:        (1)    the contract exceeds $50,000 but does not exceed $100,000; and        (2)    the amount of the security does not exceed 50% of the contract amount.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  17-104 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division II - General Procurement Law|Title 17 - Special Provisions -- State and Local Subdivisions|Subtitle 1 - Security for Construction Contracts|Section 17-104 - Type of Security

    (a)    Payment security or performance security required under this subtitle shall be:        (1)    a bond executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the State;        (2)    cash in an amount equivalent to a bond; or        (3)    other security that is satisfactory to the public body awarding the contract.    (b)    (1)    Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, performance security may include the granting of a mortgage or deed of trust on real property located within the State if such security is satisfactory to the public body awarding the contract.        (2)    The face amount of a mortgage or deed of trust on real property granted as security under this subsection may not exceed 75% of the contractor’s equity interest in the property.        (3)    A mortgage or deed of trust accepted under this subsection shall be recorded by an official designated by the public body accepting the mortgage or deed of trust in the land records of the county where the real property is situated in accordance with § 3–103 of the Real Property Article.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  17-105 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division II - General Procurement Law|Title 17 - Special Provisions -- State and Local Subdivisions|Subtitle 1 - Security for Construction Contracts|Section 17-105 - Form of Security; Filing

    (a)    Security under this subtitle:        (1)    if required by the State or a unit of the State government, shall be payable to “the State of Maryland”; or        (2)    if required by any other public body, shall be payable to that public body.    (b)    The form of payment security or performance security shall be approved:        (1)    for the State or a unit of the State government, by the Attorney General; and        (2)    for any other public body, by its attorney.    (c)    The contractor shall file the security or evidence of a trust account established as security:        (1)    if payable to the State under this section, in the Office of the Comptroller; or        (2)    if payable to any other public body, in the appropriate office of that public body.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  17-106 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division II - General Procurement Law|Title 17 - Special Provisions -- State and Local Subdivisions|Subtitle 1 - Security for Construction Contracts|Section 17-106 - Certification of Payments

    Before a contractor receives a progress or final payment under a contract covered by payment security, the contractor shall certify in writing that, in accordance with contractual arrangements, suppliers:         (1)    have been paid from the proceeds of previous progress payments; and        (2)    will be paid in a timely manner from the proceeds of the progress or final payment currently due.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  17-107 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division II - General Procurement Law|Title 17 - Special Provisions -- State and Local Subdivisions|Subtitle 1 - Security for Construction Contracts|Section 17-107 - Waiver of Mechanics' Liens

    A contractor who provides payment security under this subtitle in connection with a construction contract awarded by a public body need not execute a waiver of a mechanics’ lien to the public body.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  17-108 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division II - General Procurement Law|Title 17 - Special Provisions -- State and Local Subdivisions|Subtitle 1 - Security for Construction Contracts|Section 17-108 - Action on Security

    (a)    Subject to subsection (b) of this section, a supplier may sue on payment security if the supplier:        (1)    supplied labor or materials in the prosecution of work provided for in a contract subject to this subtitle; and        (2)    has not been paid in full for the labor or materials within 90 days after the day that the person last supplied labor or materials for which the claim is made.    (b)    (1)    A supplier who has a direct contractual relationship with a subcontractor or sub-subcontractor of a contractor who has provided payment security but no contractual relationship with the contractor may sue on the security if the supplier gives written notice to the contractor within 90 days after the labor or materials for which the claim is made were last supplied in prosecution of work covered by the security.        (2)    A notice under this subsection:            (i)    shall state with substantial accuracy the amount claimed and the person to whom the labor or material was supplied; and            (ii)    shall be sent by certified mail to the contractor at the contractor’s residence or a place where the contractor has an office or does business.    (c)    (1)    On request by a person who submits an affidavit verifying that the person has supplied labor or materials but has not been paid or is being sued under this section, the Comptroller or the officer in charge of the office where the payment security or evidence of security is required to be filed shall issue:            (i)    a certified copy of the payment bond; or            (ii)    for other security, a certified statement of the security.        (2)    The person requesting certification shall pay a reasonable fee, set by the Comptroller or other officer required to issue the certification, to cover the costs of preparation.        (3)    A certification under this section is prima facie evidence of the contents, execution, and delivery of payment security.    (d)    (1)    An executory contract between a supplier and a contractor or subcontractor that is related to a construction contract may not waive or require the supplier to waive the right to sue on payment security under this section.        (2)    A provision in an executory contract between a supplier and a contractor or subcontractor that is related to a construction contract and that conditions payment to the supplier on receipt of payment by the person from a public body or other third party, may not abrogate or waive the right of the supplier to sue on payment security under this subtitle.        (3)    A provision of a contract made in violation of this subsection is void as against the public policy of the State.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  17-109 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division II - General Procurement Law|Title 17 - Special Provisions -- State and Local Subdivisions|Subtitle 1 - Security for Construction Contracts|Section 17-109 - Venue; Limitations; Costs

    (a)    An action on a payment bond required by this subtitle shall be filed in the appropriate court of the county where:        (1)    the contract was executed and performed; or        (2)    the contractor has its principal place of business.    (b)    An action on a payment bond required by this subtitle shall be filed within 1 year after the public body finally accepts the work performed under the contract.    (c)    An obligee named in a bond or a trustee for any other security is not liable for any costs in connection with an action on a payment bond required by this subtitle.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  17-110 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division II - General Procurement Law|Title 17 - Special Provisions -- State and Local Subdivisions|Subtitle 1 - Security for Construction Contracts|Section 17-110 - Retention of Percentage of Total Amount of Contract as Security

    (a)    Subsections (b)(1) and (2), (c), and (d) of this section do not apply to an entity that is required to comply with the provisions of § 13–225 of this article.    (b)    (1)    If a contractor has furnished 100% payment security and 100% performance security in accordance with this subtitle under a contract for construction awarded by a public body, the percentage specified in the contract for retainage may not exceed 5% of the total amount of the contract.        (2)    In addition to retainage, a public body may withhold from payments otherwise due a contractor any amount that the public body reasonably believes necessary to protect the public body’s interest.        (3)    Except as provided in paragraph (4) of this subsection, within 120 days after satisfactory completion of a contract for construction, a public body shall release any retainage due to the contractor.        (4)    If there is a dispute or contract claim between the contractor and the public body concerning the satisfactory completion of a contract for construction, the public body shall release the retainage to the contractor within 120 days after the resolution of the dispute or contract claim.    (c)    (1)    A contractor may not retain a percentage of payments due a subcontractor that exceeds the percentage of payments retained by the public body.        (2)    Paragraph (1) of this subsection may not be construed to prohibit a contractor from withholding any amount in addition to retainage if the contractor determines that a subcontractor’s performance under the subcontract provides reasonable grounds for withholding the additional amount.    (d)    (1)    A subcontractor may not retain a percentage of payments due a lower tier subcontractor that exceeds the percentage of payments retained from the subcontractor.        (2)    Paragraph (1) of this subsection may not be construed to prohibit a subcontractor from withholding any amount in addition to retainage if the subcontractor determines that a lower tier subcontractor’s performance under the subcontract provides reasonable grounds for withholding the additional amount.    (e)    This section may not be construed to limit the application of the remaining provisions of this subtitle.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  17-111 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division II - General Procurement Law|Title 17 - Special Provisions -- State and Local Subdivisions|Subtitle 1 - Security for Construction Contracts|Section 17-111 - Short Title

    This subtitle may be cited as the “Maryland Little Miller Act”.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  17-301 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division II - General Procurement Law|Title 17 - Special Provisions -- State and Local Subdivisions|Subtitle 3 - Steel Procurement for Public Works|Section 17-301 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “American steel product” means a product that is:        (1)    produced from steel made in any state by the open hearth, basic oxygen, electric furnace, Bessemer, or other steel making process; and        (2)    rolled, forged, drawn, cast, extruded, or otherwise similarly processed.    (c)    “Public body” means:        (1)    the State;        (2)    a unit of the State government; or        (3)    a county, municipal corporation, school or conservation district, or other governmental entity that, by State law, awards contracts for public construction or other public work.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  17-302 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division II - General Procurement Law|Title 17 - Special Provisions -- State and Local Subdivisions|Subtitle 3 - Steel Procurement for Public Works|Section 17-302 - Scope of Subtitle

    The provisions of this subtitle do not apply if they conflict with a federal law or grant affecting a contract.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  17-303 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division II - General Procurement Law|Title 17 - Special Provisions -- State and Local Subdivisions|Subtitle 3 - Steel Procurement for Public Works|Section 17-303 - American Steel Products Required; Exceptions

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a public body shall require a contractor or subcontractor to use or supply only American steel products in the performance of a contract for:        (1)    constructing or maintaining a public work; or        (2)    buying or manufacturing machinery or equipment that:            (i)    is composed of at least 10,000 pounds of steel products; and            (ii)    is to be installed at a public work site.    (b)    This section does not apply if the head of a public body determines that:        (1)    the price of American steel products is not reasonable, as provided in § 17-304 of this subtitle;        (2)    American steel products are not produced in sufficient quantity to meet the requirements of the contract; or        (3)    the purchase of American steel products would be inconsistent with the public interest.    (c)    The public body shall give notice of the requirement for American steel products in the invitation for bids or request for proposals.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  17-304 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division II - General Procurement Law|Title 17 - Special Provisions -- State and Local Subdivisions|Subtitle 3 - Steel Procurement for Public Works|Section 17-304 - Price of American Steel Products

    The Board shall adopt regulations, in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 1 of the State Government Article, stating that a bid or offered price of an American steel product shall be considered reasonable if it does not exceed the sum of the bid or offered price of a similar steel product of foreign origin, including duty, plus:         (1)    20% of that bid or offered price; or        (2)    30% of that bid or offered price if the steel product is produced in a “substantial labor surplus area” as defined by the United States Department of Labor.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  17-305 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division II - General Procurement Law|Title 17 - Special Provisions -- State and Local Subdivisions|Subtitle 3 - Steel Procurement for Public Works|Section 17-305 - Payment

    (a)    Unless a public body is satisfied that a person has completed the work in full compliance with §§ 17-303 and 17-304 of this subtitle, the public body may not pay or authorize a payment for work subject to §§ 17-303 and 17-304 of this subtitle to a person under a contract.    (b)    If a person receives a payment that should not have been made under subsection (a) of this section, the Attorney General may recover the portion of the payment that is attributable to work that does not comply with §§ 17-303 and 17-304 of this subtitle directly from the person who did not comply with §§ 17-303 and 17-304 of this subtitle by filing a complaint in the circuit court for the county where the contract was executed or performed.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  17-306 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division II - General Procurement Law|Title 17 - Special Provisions -- State and Local Subdivisions|Subtitle 3 - Steel Procurement for Public Works|Section 17-306 - Short Title

    This subtitle may be cited as the “Maryland Buy American Steel Act”.