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This bill establishes exceptions to standard state procurement rules, which are the processes governments use to buy goods and services, for certain contracts involving nonprofit organizations focused on historic preservation, archaeology, and conservation. Specifically, it allows the Departments of General Services, Housing and Community Development, Planning, and Transportation to directly negotiate or enter into agreements and partnerships with these nonprofit entities for projects in these areas, bypassing some of the usual competitive bidding requirements. Additionally, any contracts made under these new exceptions must include specific clauses requiring the nonprofit entity to competitively bid out any subcontracted services transparently, provide annual reports on project outcomes and spending, and actively promote community involvement in historic preservation, archaeology, or conservation efforts.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0641?ys=2026RS