2013 Maryland Code
STATE FINANCE AND PROCUREMENT
§ 13-216 - Security for payment; performance
§13-216.
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a procurement officer may not require a contractor to provide a performance bond, payment bond, or other security on a procurement contract for construction, construction related services, services, or supplies if the price of the procurement contract is $100,000 or less.
(b) A procurement officer shall require a contractor to provide a performance bond, payment bond, or other security if federal law or a condition of federal assistance requires the security.
(c) If the price of a procurement contract for construction exceeds $100,000, a procurement officer shall require a contractor to provide security as required under Title 17, Subtitle 1 of this article.
(d) A procurement officer may require a contractor to provide a performance bond or other security on a procurement contract for supplies, services, or construction related services if:
(1) circumstances warrant security; and
(2) the price of the procurement contract exceeds $100,000.
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