§12–316.

    (a)    This section does not authorize a county or municipal corporation to avoid compliance with any competitive bidding requirements for a conversion or improvement to be performed by a private contractor.

    (b)    Provisions in State, county, or municipal law that require competitive bidding do not apply to a conversion or improvement performed by:

        (1)    a county, municipal corporation, public agency, or public utility; or

        (2)    a department, agency, commission, or office of a county or municipal corporation.