E-Bidding

Effective date: January 1, 2025

Proposed Rule Full Text
PPB-Proposed-Rules-Relating-to-Electronic-Bidding-Notice-of-Hearing-2.pdf

Adopted Rule Full Text
E-bidding-Notice-of-Adoption.pdf

Adopted rule summary:

The amendment amends PPB Rules §§ 1-01(e), 1-05, 2-07(c)(3) and (4), 3-02(b)(2)(i), 3-02(d)(1), 3-02(e)(1)(i)(F), 3-02(e)(1)(ii)(B)(f), 3-02(k)(1), and 3-02(l)(1)and (2) by (1) permitting electronic bidding for all contracts as authorized by GML § 103 resulting in a more efficient bidding process by allowing bids and proposals to be opened electronically via livestream, revised more easily and processed more quickly by agencies, and ultimately streamline the procurement process, and (2) updating the definition of “In Ink” and include new definition of “Electronic Signature,” and updating relevant PPB sections to include both definitions for clarity and consistency. Please find attached the rule and statement of basis and purpose.