Md. Code, Local Government § 12–302

(a) In this section, “government organization” includes:

(1) a county;

(2) a board of education;

(3) a municipality; or

(4) a government cooperative purchasing organization.

(b) The County Commissioners of Garrett County may purchase goods and

services through a contract entered into by a vendor and a government organization

that does not participate in a cooperative purchasing agreement in which Garrett

County is a member.