MD HB304

Requires state procurement officers to provide debriefings to unsuccessful contract bidders upon request, including all relevant non-confidential information, before the contract award is approved

Extends the deadline for contractors to file written notice of contract claims from 30 days to 60 days after a unit denies a request for equitable adjustment or the parties reach an impasse

Requires procurement contracts to include clauses for contract modifications that provide equitable adjustments compensating contractors for increased costs and time due to changes in law

Reduces the protest decision timeline from 180 days to 45 days, with failure to issue a decision within 60 days allowing the protestor to treat it as a denial

Requires contractors to certify that claims are made in good faith with accurate supporting data before receiving payment, and allows the Maryland State Board of Contract Appeals to award reasonable costs including attorney's fees for bad faith claim processing