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Title 14 INDEPENDENT AGENCIES

Subtitle 27 MARYLAND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICE

03 Procurement

Authority: Natural Resources Article, §§3-103 and 3-127, Annotated Code of Maryland

02 Scope
A. This chapter does not apply to the following:
(1) Reimbursement contracts for which user eligibility and cost are set by law or by rules and regulations;
(2) Collective bargaining agreements with employee organizations (labor contracts);
(3) Acquisition of real property or a permanent or temporary interest in real property;
(4) Contracts with a State agency or a municipality;
(5) Disposal of real or personal property;
(6) Procurement for purposes of direct resale or remanufacture and subsequent resale;
(7) Agreements creating employee-employer relationships;
(8) A procurement on behalf of a municipality or a client of the Service if the:
(a) Service estimates that the procurement will exceed $25,000,
(b) Governing body of the municipality or the client requests the Service to waive its procedures, and
(c) Board formally assents to waive its procedures; or
(9) A contract with or by a corporation established under Natural Resources Article, §3-104(y), Annotated Code of Maryland.
B. Except as provided in Regulation .02A of this chapter, this chapter applies to each expenditure of the Service for the acquisition of services, supplies, construction, or professional services.
C. Exemptions.
(1) The Service is generally exempt from State Finance and Procurement Article, Division II, Annotated Code of Maryland, and the regulations adopted under Division II.
(2) The Service is not exempt from State Finance and Procurement Article, Title 14, Subtitle 3, and Subtitle 5, and Titles 16 and 17, or the regulations adopted under those statutes.

Title 14 INDEPENDENT AGENCIES

Subtitle 27 MARYLAND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICE

03 Procurement

Authority: Natural Resources Article, §§3-103 and 3-127, Annotated Code of Maryland

Notice of Proposed Action
The Maryland Environmental Service proposes to authorize the Service to participate in the State of Maryland’s Small Business Reserve Program. This action was considered by MES at an open meeting held on November 16, 2017, notice of which was given by publication on the Service website, pursuant to General Provisions Article, §3-302, Annotated Code of Maryland.

Statement of Purpose
The purpose of this action is to authorize Maryland Environmental Service to participate in the State’s Small Business Reserve Program.

Comparison to Federal Standards
There is no corresponding federal standard to the proposed action.

Estimate of Economic Impact (Part A)
The proposed action has no economic impact.

Estimate of Economic Impact on Small Business (Part B)
The proposed action has a meaningful economic impact on small business. An analysis of this economic impact follows:
The Small Business Reserve Program will increase revenue for small business. The program allows the Agency to designate procurements for certified Small Businesses only. According to the Statistics of US Business, US Census Bureau, there are 561,982 small businesses in Maryland. These business’ employed 51% of Maryland’s workforce since 2013.

Impact on Individuals with Disabilities:
The proposed action has no impact on individuals with disabilities.

Opportunity for Public Comment:
There will not be a hearing held.
Comments may be submitted to:
Pamela Fuller
Paralegal
Maryland Environmental Service
259 Najoles Rd, Millersville, MD 21108
410-729- 8243
410-729- 8220
pfull@menv.com

Comments must be received by: February 6, 2018