Matter of the Petition of Md. Bio Energy

In the Matter of the Petition of Maryland Bio Energy LLC, et al., No. 251, Sept. Term, 2023. Opinion filed on September 3, 2024, by Albright, J. MARYLAND STATE PROCUREMENT CONTRACTS – PARTIES TO A CONTRACT – RESPONSIBLE OFFEROR VERSUS SIGNATORY TO CONTRACT Pursuant to Maryland Code, State Finance and Procurement § 13-104(f), when the State of Maryland awards a procurement contract, the party who signs the contract should be the same party who responded to the State’s Request for Proposals and who was awarded the contract. Using a subsidiary to perform the contract is permissible, but the…