What State service contracts are exempt from the Living Wage Law?
The Living Wage Law exempts State service contracts that are: • under $100,000 in value; • under $500,000 in value if the contractor has 10 or fewer employees; • for services needed immediately to prevent or respond to imminent threat to public health or safety (emergency procurements); • less than 13 weeks in duration; • with a public service company; • with a non-profit organization; • between units (interagency agreements); or • between a unit and a county or Baltimore City. The Living Wage Law exempts State service contracts where application of the Title would conflict with federal program requirements. Agencies exempt from State procurement law, such as the University System, Morgan State University, and the Stadium Authority, are not required to comply with the Living Wage laws (see State Finance and Procurement Article, 11-203, Maryland Code). Assuming that the contract value and number of employee thresholds are met, contracts subject to the Living Wage include: • sole source
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