Bill > HB1482

This bill expands Calvert County's authority to enter into long-term contracts for infrastructure and asset management by modifying existing procurement regulations. Specifically, the bill allows the county to enter into contracts for infrastructure or asset management programs with initial terms up to 20 years, provided the infrastructure or asset has a life cycle of at least 15 years. These contracts can comprehensively cover the entire lifecycle of an asset, including planning, design, construction, operation, maintenance, modification, revitalization, and decommissioning. The bill particularly highlights water-related infrastructure like water towers and flow meters as examples of eligible assets. This change builds upon existing provisions that already permit the county to contract for services spanning multiple fiscal years, such as banking services, health insurance, and information technology. The bill also maintains the requirement that funds for the total contract cost must be available at the time of execution or be approved by county commissioners through a resolution. The new provisions will take effect on October 1, 2025, giving the county more flexibility in managing long-term infrastructure investments.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1482?ys=2025RS