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Baltimore County’s Blue Ribbon Procurement Commission releases final report
After a comprehensive review and evaluation of Baltimore County's procurement processes and policies, the Baltimore County Commission on Procurement, Purchasing and Contracting has released its Final Report, which outlines specific recommendations for streamlining and improving the County's functions and outcomes in procuring goods and services.
In November 2020, Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski signed Executive Order 2020-024, establishing the blue ribbon panel and tasking it with guidance for modernizing Baltimore County's procurement and contracting policies. Philip Andrews, Chairman of Kramon & Graham, was appointed by County Executive Olszewski to chair the Commission. “Despite the challenges of performing its duties and responsibilities during a pandemic, the Commission has worked with diligence, focus, and a resolute determination to produce a blueprint for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of County procurement, purchasing, and contracting processes and policies,” Phil said in describing the Commission's efforts.
The Commission's Final Report can be viewed here at "Baltimore County Commission on Procurement, Purchasing and Contracting Final Report." More information is available here at "Baltimore County Procurement Reform Commission Issues Recommendations for Improving County Policies."
Phil leads Kramon & Graham's Government Contracts group, in addition to having a wide-ranging business litigation practice that includes corporate and commercial disputes, trade secret, employment, and regulatory matters pending before state and federal trial and appellate courts, and before administrative agencies. A Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, Phil has twice been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America as Baltimore Government Relations "Lawyer of the Year." He is a recipient of The Daily Record's Leadership in Law Award and Most Admired CEO Award.
