MD SB213

Unsuccessful bidders on state contracts may request a debriefing from the procurement officer, who must provide all relevant non-confidential information before the contract award is finalized

Procurement contracts must include a clause requiring equitable adjustments to compensate contractors for increased costs and time due to changes in law

Time period for contractors to file written notice of a contract claim extended from 30 days to 60 days, with the deadline triggered by either denial of an equitable adjustment request or an impasse in negotiations

Protest decisions must be issued within 60 days of receipt; failure to decide allows the protestor to treat the delay as a denial and appeal to the Appeals Board

Before receiving payment on any contract claim (including those pending as of July 1, 2026), contractors must provide certification from a senior officer that the claim is made in good faith with accurate supporting data