Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan established a commission Wednesday to help update the state’s approach to buying goods and services, saying the current system is unpredictable and discourages participation.
“It has become apparent that Maryland’s procurement system is a patchwork of archaic laws and processes that are inefficient, ineffective and result in wasted taxpayer dollars,” Hogan (R) said. “By modernizing the way Maryland deals with procurement, we will create a predictable, consistent and transparent system, and get the best value for every dollar we spend.”
The governor charged the new 19-member commission with recommending ways to standardize interpretations of contracting code across state agencies; using new technologies to make the acquisition process cheaper; creating a statewide procurement manual; and simplifying the existing template that the state uses to request proposals.
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