RECIPROCAL PREFERENCE. Although Maryland law does not authorize procuring agencies to favor resident Bidders in awarding procurement contracts, many other states do grant their resident businesses preference over Maryland contractors. Therefore, as described in COMAR 21.05.01.04, a resident business preference will be given if: a responsible Bidder whose headquarters, principal base of operations, or principal site that will primarily provide the services required under this contract is in another state submits the most advantageous bid; the other state gives a preference to its residents through law, policy, or practice; and, the preference to be applied to the contract award herein does not conflict with a Federal law or grant affecting the procurement contract. The preference given shall be identical to the preference that the other state, through law, policy or practice gives to its residents.
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Samples: Human Service Funding Agreement, Human Services Funding Agreement, Human Service Funding Agreement
