(a) Generally. Subject to the provisions of subsections (b) and (c), any type of contract that will promote the best interests of the County may be used.
(b) Cost-reimbursement contract. A cost-reimbursement contract may be used only when the Purchasing Agent concludes that such a contract is likely to be less costly to the County than any other type or that it is impractical to obtain the goods or services required except under a cost reimbursement contract.
(c) Cost-plus-a-percentage-of-cost contract. The use of a cost-plus-a-percentage-of-cost contract is prohibited. A contract with pricing based on percentage discounts from, or percentages added to, prices listed in a manufacturer's published price list in general distribution or with pricing including a mark-up on materials or rented equipment used for maintenance, repairs, or new installations on County property is not considered to be cost-plus-percentage-of-cost contract.
(1985 Code, Art. 10, § 2-112) (Bill No. 59-85; Bill No. 58-08; Bill No. 85-13; Bill No. 8-17; Bill No. 80-18)