Maryland Public Utility Companies Section 12-316

      (a)      This section does not authorize a county or municipal corporation to avoid compliance with any competitive bidding requirements for a conversion or improvement to be performed by a private contractor.

      (b)      Provisions in State, county, or municipal law that require competitive bidding do not apply to a conversion or improvement performed by:

            (1)      a county, municipal corporation, public agency, or public utility; or

            (2)      a department, agency, commission, or office of a county or municipal corporation.