Bill Positions

Bill Number: HB 990

Bill Title: Procurement - Responsible Bidder or Offeror - Standards

Bill Sponsor(s): Dels. Feldman & Hucker

Subject: Procurement

Committee: HGO

Bill Summary: This bill adds additional criteria under state procurement law for what constitutes a resposible bidder, including: (1) providing effective training and apprenticeship opportunities to employees; (2) having an exemplary record for employee health and safety; and (3) having a record of compliance with the prevailing wage and Fair Labor Standards Act laws.

History: None

Chamber Position: Oppose

Position Summary: The MD Chamber opposes this bill because it would add vague and unenforceable criteria that would be used to unfairly preclude vendors from bidding on state procurement contracts.

Position Statement: Click here to download a pdf version of the Maryland Chamber's position statement.

Chamber Staff: Ronald Wineholt

General Assembly: Click here to view the bill on the Maryland General Assembly's website.