Md. Code, State Finance and Procurement § 14–102

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Division II, a State or State aided or controlled entity shall buy supplies and services in accordance with § 14–103 of this subtitle.

(b) The procurement of services from the Employment Works Program or an Employment Works Program vendor is not subject to the cost savings requirements of § 13–405 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article.