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Protestors would be wise to call the state procurement officer in their case in chief
Once again, the Maryland State Board of Contract Appeals denied a bid protest appeal from the procurement for agile resource and teams services for Maryland Department of General Services. The […]
Contract protesters typically must do more than question subjective decisions to prevail
When advising businesses who are disappointed with the outcome of a government solicitation, I often explain that, if the business is simply questioning the evaluation committee’s subjective judgment, the chances […]
MSBCA continues to uphold Maryland MBE laws and regulations
Those who engage in business with the State of Maryland know the importance of compliance with minority business enterprise goals. The most recent opinion of the Maryland State Board of […]
Maryland agency discretion on retainage reductions
The Maryland Appellate Court, on Feb. 19, 2025, affirmed a decision by the Maryland State Board of Contract Appeals approving a decision by the State Highway Administration denying a request […]
Brooks Robinson’s gold glove in collective bargaining
Well-deserved accolades for Brooks Robinson are rolling in after his death. There was a time when his principles ran so strong that he stridently withstood the boos of his hometown fans.
Early mediation: How to maximize efficiency
The success and efficiency of mediation depends, to large degree, on timing. If it occurs too soon, critical facts may not be found and counsel may not be able to […]
