MD HB193

Unsuccessful offerors may request a debriefing from the procurement officer on contract award decisions, which must be provided before the award is presented for final approval

Contractors may request contract modifications for equitable adjustments to compensate for increased costs or time due to changes in State law applied by the procurement unit

Deadline for filing written notice of contract claims extended from 30 days to 60 days, and protest decision timeline extended from 60 to 90 days before a protestor may deem no response as a denial

Provisions previously applying only to construction contract claims now apply to all procurement contracts, including requirements for written explanations within 90 days of submitting notice

Prior to payment on claims, contractors must provide certification from a senior officer that the claim is made in good faith, supporting data is accurate, and the amount requested is what they believe is owed