Procurement - Department of Transportation and Maryland Transportation Authority Contracts - Board of Public Works Authority

HB 578 requires Board of Public Works approval for Department of Transportation and Maryland Transportation Authority contracts related to roads, bridges, or highways valued at $500,000 or more. It exempts contracts below this threshold from Board review and mandates 40 days' written notice to local governments before land acquisition for transportation projects. The bill also specifies that the Board retains authority over procurement for itself and must ensure consistent procedures across agencies. This change standardizes oversight for major transportation contracts while maintaining exemptions for smaller projects.