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DC Code § 2-357.06 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 3A - Government Procurement|Subchapter VII - Bonds and Other Forms of Security|§ 2-357.06. Fiscal responsibility

(a) Every contract modification, change order, or contract price adjustment under a contract with the District shall be subject to prior written certification by the fiscal officer of the entity responsible for funding the project or the contract, or other official responsible for monitoring and reporting upon the status of the costs of the total project budget or contract budget, as to the effect of the contract modification, change order, or adjustment in contract price on the total project budget or the total contract budget. (b) If the certification of the fiscal officer or other responsible official discloses a resulting increase in the total project budget or the total contract budget, the contracting officer shall not execute or make the contract modification, change order, or adjustment in contract price unless: (1) Sufficient funds are available therefor; or (2) The scope of the project or contract is adjusted so as to permit the degree of completion that is feasible within the total project budget or total contract budget as it existed prior to the contract modification, change order, or adjustment in contract price under consideration.  (Apr. 8, 2011, D.C. Law 18-371, § 706, 58 DCR 1185.)
DC Code § 2-358.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 3A - Government Procurement|Subchapter VIII - Supply Management|§ 2-358.01. Supply management rules

The CPO shall issue rules governing: (1) The management of goods during their entire life cycle; (2) The sale, lease, disposal, or transfer of surplus goods by public auction, competitive sealed bidding, competitive electronic sales, or other appropriate method designated by rule; provided, that no employee of the disposing agency shall be entitled to purchase any surplus goods.  (Apr. 8, 2011, D.C. Law 18-371, § 801, 58 DCR 1185.)
DC Code § 2-358.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 3A - Government Procurement|Subchapter VIII - Supply Management|§ 2-358.02. Disposition of surplus goods

(a) The CPO may transfer District surplus goods to an organization qualified as tax-exempt under section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, approved August 16, 1954 (68A Stat. 163; 26 U.S.C. § 501), or state, county, or municipal jurisdictions after an attempt has been made to: (1) Transfer property within an agency; (2) Transfer property between agencies; and (3) Auction the property for sale. (b) To qualify for the receipt of surplus goods, a tax-exempt organization shall: (1) Demonstrate that it meets any approval, accreditation, or licensing requirements for operation of its program; (2) Certify and provide evidence that it is a nonprofit and tax-exempt organization under section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, approved August 16, 1954 (68A Stat. 163; 26 U.S.C. § 501); (3) Certify that it is not debarred, suspended, or excluded from any federal or District program, including procurement programs; and (4) Operate in compliance with applicable Federal nondiscrimination law. (c)(1) Prior to sale, lease, transfer, or disposal of surplus computer and other information technology assets, the Chief Technology Officer shall certify that the equipment is sanitized of any confidential data or personal identifying information. (2) The CPO shall ensure that all policies for the transfer of computers or other information technology goods are consistent with data and information security policies developed by the Chief Technology Officer. (d) The CPO may abandon, recycle, sell for scrap, or destroy undistributed surplus goods upon making a written finding that the goods have no commercial value or the estimated cost of their continued care and handling would exceed the estimated proceeds from their sale. (e) The CPO shall publish on the Internet all forms used for the purpose of disposing of surplus goods. The CPO may receive completed forms electronically. (f) OCP shall publish records of all transfers of surplus goods on the Internet. (g) OCP shall develop written policies and procedures for advertisement of auctions to ensure adequate public notice.  (Apr. 8, 2011, D.C. Law 18-371, § 802, 58 DCR 1185.)
DC Code § 2-358.02a (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 3A - Government Procurement|Subchapter VIII - Supply Management|§ 2-358.02a. Surplus property disposition agreements

(a) The CPO may enter into an agreement with a District agency not otherwise under the authority of the CPO, including an independent agency or a public charter school, to sell its surplus goods. (b) OCP may charge an administrative fee of 6% of gross proceeds for the sale of surplus property sold pursuant to an agreement entered into under this section. The administrative fees shall be deposited into the Surplus Property Sales Fund established by § 2-358.05.  (Apr. 8, 2011, D.C. Law 18-371, § 802a; as added Oct. 22, 2015, D.C. Law 21-36, § 1012(a), 62 DCR 10905.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 days) addition of this section, see § 1012(a) of the Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2015 (D.C. Act 21-127, July 27, 2015, 62 DCR 10201).
DC Code § 2-358.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 3A - Government Procurement|Subchapter VIII - Supply Management|§ 2-358.03. Electronic inventory control system for surplus property

The CPO shall establish an electronic inventory control system to monitor all surplus property. The system shall contain the following information: (1) The date of the receipt of the surplus property; (2) The agency or organization from which the surplus property was received; (3) A description of the surplus property, including quantity and condition; (4) A photograph of the surplus property; and (5) The estimated value of the surplus property.  (Apr. 8, 2011, D.C. Law 18-371, § 803, 58 DCR 1185; Oct. 22, 2015, D.C. Law 21-36, § 1012(b), 62 DCR 10905.)  Effect of Amendments The 2015 amendment by D.C. Law 21-36 rewrote the section. Cross References As to applicability of §§ 2-352.06, 2-358.03, and 2-361.01, see § 2-362.03. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 days) repeal of D.C. Law 18-371, § 1203, see § 7015 of the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-130, July 30, 2013, 60 DCR 11384, 20 DCSTAT 1827). For temporary (90 days) repeal of D.C. Law 18-371, § 1203, see § 7015 of the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-204, October 17, 2013, 60 DCR 15341, 20 DCSTAT 2311). For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 1001 of the Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2015 (D.C. Act 21-127, July 27, 2015, 62 DCR 10201). Short Title Section 7001 of D.C. Law 20-61 provided that Subtitle A of Title VII of the act may be cited as the “Subject to Appropriations Repealers Amendment Act of 2013”. Editor's Notes Section 1203 of D.C. Law 18-371 provided that this section shall apply upon the inclusion of its fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Section 7015 of D.C. Law 20-61 repealed D.C. Law 18-371, § 1203.
DC Code § 2-358.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 3A - Government Procurement|Subchapter VIII - Supply Management|§ 2-358.04. District of Columbia Surplus Property Sales Revolving Fund. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Apr. 8, 2011, D.C. Law 18-371, § 804, 58 DCR 1185; Sept. 14, 2011, D.C. Law 19-21, § 9023, 58 DCR 6226.)
DC Code § 2-358.05 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 3A - Government Procurement|Subchapter VIII - Supply Management|§ 2-358.05. Surplus Property Sales Fund

(a) There is established as a special fund the Surplus Property Sales Fund (“Fund”), which shall be administered by the CPO in accordance with subsection (c) of this section. (b) There shall be deposited into the Fund: (1) Administrative fees collected pursuant to an agreement entered into pursuant to § 2-358.02a; and (2) Proceeds from the sale of surplus property by OCP. (c) Money in the Fund shall be used to pay the administrative costs of maintaining and disposing of surplus property, including the costs of online auctions. (d) Amounts in excess of the money needed to pay for the administrative costs of maintaining and disposing of surplus property shall be deposited into the unrestricted fund balance of the General Fund of the District of Columbia.  (Apr. 8, 2011, D.C. Law 18-371, § 805; as added Oct. 22, 2015, D.C. Law 21-36, § 1012(c), 62 DCR 10905; Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 1122, 64 DCR 7652.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 1122 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).   For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 1122 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).  For temporary (90 days) addition of this section, see § 1012(c) of the Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2015 (D.C. Act 21-127, July 27, 2015, 62 DCR 10201).
DC Code § 2-359.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 3A - Government Procurement|Subchapter IX - Prohibited Actions; Remedies|§ 2-359.01. Oral agreements

(a) A District employee shall not enter into an oral agreement with a contractor to provide goods or services to the District government without a valid written contract. A violation of this paragraph shall be cause for termination of employment of the District employee. (b) A District employee shall not authorize payment for the value of goods or services received without a valid written contract. This subsection shall not apply to a payment required by court order, a final decision of the Contract Appeals Board, a settlement, or an approval by the CPO in accordance with subsection (d) of this section. (c) Except as authorized under subsection (d) of this section, a contractor who enters into an oral agreement with a District employee to provide goods or services to the District government without a valid written contract shall not be paid. If the oral agreement was entered into by a District employee at the direction of a supervisor, the supervisor shall be terminated. (d)(1) The CPO shall review, verify, and either approve or disapprove a request submitted by an agency director for authorization for payment for goods or services received without a valid written contract. A request shall not be approved without written notification of the disciplinary action taken by the relevant personnel authority against the responsible employee. (2) If the employee who authorized payment or delivery of goods or services without a valid written contract is the CPO, the matter shall be referred to the Mayor for appropriate disciplinary action and the Mayor shall state in writing the disciplinary action taken before the CPO may approve or disapprove the request. (3) The disciplinary action prescribed by this paragraph shall be in accordance with subchapter XVI-A of Chapter 6 of Title 1 [§ 1-616.51 et seq.].  (Apr. 8, 2011, D.C. Law 18-371, § 901, 58 DCR 1185.)
DC Code § 2-359.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 3A - Government Procurement|Subchapter IX - Prohibited Actions; Remedies|§ 2-359.02. Improper contracts

(a) A contract entered into in violation of this chapter or the rules issued pursuant to this chapter shall be void. (b) A contract entered into in violation of this chapter or the rules issued pursuant to this chapter shall not be void if: (1) It is determined in a proceeding pursuant to this chapter or subsequent judicial review that good faith has been shown by all parties; and (2) The violation of the provisions of this chapter and the rules issued pursuant to this chapter was de minimis. (c) If a contract is determined to be void under subsection (a) of this subsection, a contractor who has entered into the contract in good faith, without directly contributing to a violation and without knowledge of any violation of the act or rules issued pursuant to this chapter prior to the awarding of the contract, shall be compensated for costs actually incurred until the date that the contract was determined to be void.  (Apr. 8, 2011, D.C. Law 18-371, § 902, 58 DCR 1185.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 2-360.08.
DC Code § 2-359.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 3A - Government Procurement|Subchapter IX - Prohibited Actions; Remedies|§ 2-359.03. Termination of contracts

(a) The CPO may terminate, without liability, any contract if: (1) The contractor has been convicted of a crime arising out of or in connection with the procurement of any work to be done or any payment to be made under the contract; or (2) There has been a violation of this chapter. (b) If a contract is terminated pursuant to this section, the contractor shall: (1) Be paid only the actual costs of the work performed to the date of termination, plus termination costs, if any; (2) Refund, and the CPO shall recover, all profits or fixed fees realized under the contract; and (3) Refund, and the CPO shall recover, any other fee, commission, percentage, gift, compensation, or similar consideration paid, including contingent fees and brokerage fees. (c) The rights and remedies in this section shall be in addition to any other right or remedy provided by law and the exercise of any of them shall not constitute a waiver of any other right or remedy provided by law.  (Apr. 8, 2011, D.C. Law 18-371, § 903, 58 DCR 1185.)
DC Code § 2-359.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 3A - Government Procurement|Subchapter IX - Prohibited Actions; Remedies|§ 2-359.04. Sovereign immunity defense not available

Unless otherwise specifically provided by law of the District, the District government and every officer, department, agency, or other unit of the District government shall not raise the defense of sovereign immunity in the courts of the District in an action based upon a written procurement contract executed on behalf of the District government.  (Apr. 8, 2011, D.C. Law 18-371, § 904, 58 DCR 1185.)  Prior Codifications 2001 Ed., § 2-308.01.
DC Code § 2-359.05 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 3A - Government Procurement|Subchapter IX - Prohibited Actions; Remedies|§ 2-359.05. District government not liable for punitive damages

In an action in contract based upon a written contract executed on behalf of the District government, or by an official or employee acting within the scope of the official’s or the employee’s authority, the District government, and its officers, departments, agencies, or other units of government, shall not be liable for punitive damages.  (Apr. 8, 2011, D.C. Law 18-371, § 905, 58 DCR 1185.)  Prior Codifications 2001 Ed., § 2-308.02.
DC Code § 2-359.06 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 3A - Government Procurement|Subchapter IX - Prohibited Actions; Remedies|§ 2-359.06. Claims by District government against contractors

(a)(1) All claims by the District government against a contractor arising under or relating to a contract shall be decided by the contracting officer, who shall issue a decision in writing and furnish a copy of the decision to the contractor. (2) The decision shall be supported by reasons and shall inform the contractor of his or her rights as provided in this subchapter. Specific findings of fact shall not be required, but, if made, shall not be binding in any subsequent proceeding. (3) This subsection shall not apply to a claim or dispute for penalties or forfeitures prescribed by a law or rule which another District government agency is specifically authorized to administer, settle, or determine. (4) This subsection shall not authorize the contracting officer to settle, compromise, pay, or otherwise adjust any claim involving fraud. (b) The decision of the contracting officer shall be final and not subject to review unless an administrative appeal or action for judicial review is timely commenced as authorized by § 2-360.04. (c) This subchapter shall not prohibit the contracting officer from including a clause in District government contracts requiring that pending final decision of an appeal, action, or final settlement, a contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of the contract in accordance with the decision of the contracting officer.  (Apr. 8, 2011, D.C. Law 18-371, § 906, 58 DCR 1185.)  Prior Codifications 2001 Ed., § 2-308.03.
DC Code § 2-359.08 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 3A - Government Procurement|Subchapter IX - Prohibited Actions; Remedies|§ 2-359.08. Claims by contractors against the District government

(a) All claims by a contractor against the District government arising under or relating to a contract shall be in writing and shall be submitted to the contracting officer for a decision. (b) Within 120 days after receipt of a claim, the contracting officer shall issue a decision, whenever possible taking into account factors such as the size and complexity of the claim and the adequacy of the information in support of the claim provided by the contractor. (c) Any failure by the contracting officer to issue a decision on a contract claim within the required time period shall be deemed to be a denial of the claim and shall authorize the commencement of an appeal on the claim as otherwise provided in this subchapter. (d)(1) If a contractor is unable to support any part of his or her claim and it is determined that the inability is attributable to a material misrepresentation of fact or fraud on the part of the contractor, the contractor shall be liable to the District government for an amount equal to the unsupported part of the claim in addition to all costs to the District government attributable to the cost of reviewing that part of the contractor’s claim. (2) Liability under this section shall be determined within 6 years of the commission of the misrepresentation of fact or fraud.  (Apr. 8, 2011, D.C. Law 18-371, § 908, 58 DCR 1185.)  Prior Codifications 2001 Ed., § 2-308.05. Section References This section is referenced in § 2-360.04.
DC Code § 2-359.09 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 3A - Government Procurement|Subchapter IX - Prohibited Actions; Remedies|§ 2-359.09. Interest

Interest on amounts found due to a contractor on claims shall be payable at a rate set in § 28-3302(b) applicable to judgments against the District government from the date the contracting officer receives the claim until payment of the claim. Interest on amounts found due to the District from a contractor on claims shall be payable at the rate set in § 28-3302(b) applicable to judgments against the District government from the date the contractor receives a contracting officer’s written decision asserting the claim on behalf of the District until payment of the claim.  (Apr. 8, 2011, D.C. Law 18-371, § 909, 58 DCR 1185.)  Prior Codifications 2001 Ed., § 2-308.06.
DC Code § 2-359.10 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 3A - Government Procurement|Subchapter IX - Prohibited Actions; Remedies|§ 2-359.10. Employees subject to employee conduct standards of Merit Personnel Act

(a) Except for those District government employees employed by agencies not subject to Chapter 6 of Title 1 [§ 1-601.01 et seq.], District government employees who participate in the procurement process shall be subject to the provisions of subchapter XVIII of Chapter 6 of Title 1 [§ 1-618.01 et seq.]. (b) Participation in the procurement process shall include involvement, either directly or indirectly, in: (1) The decision, approval, disapproval, recommendation, or preparation of any part of a purchase request; (2) Influencing the content of any specification or purchase standard; (3) Rendering of advice; (4) An investigation or audit; or (5) Any other advisory capacity pertaining to any contract, subcontract, solicitation, or proposal.  (Apr. 8, 2011, D.C. Law 18-371, § 910, 58 DCR 1185.)
DC Code § 2-360.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 3A - Government Procurement|Subchapter X - Contract Appeals Board|§ 2-360.01. Creation of Contract Appeals Board

(a)(1) There is established in the executive branch of the District government a Contract Appeals Board (“Board”) to be composed of a chairperson and 2 other members. (2) The members shall be appointed as administrative judges in the Career Service and shall not be removed except for cause. (3) The chairperson and members of the Board shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council, and shall serve full-time. (b) The Board shall adopt operational procedures, not inconsistent with this chapter, necessary to execute the Board’s functions. The chairperson’s authority may be delegated to the Board’s members and employees, but only members of the Board may hear appeals and issue decisions on the appeals. The attendance of at least 2 members of the Board shall constitute a quorum. (c)(1) The Office of the Attorney General may provide for the Board those goods, materials, and administrative services that the chairperson requests, on a basis, reimbursable or otherwise, agreed upon between the Office of the Attorney General and the chairperson. (2) All costs of hearings before the Board, including witness fees and costs of transcripts, shall be borne by the agency from which the appeal originated through direct billing. (3) The Board shall use any fees received pursuant to § 2-360.03 at the discretion of the Chairperson to improve the Board’s services and programs, including the option to provide incentive awards to Board personnel consistent with subchapter XIX of Chapter 6 of Title 1 [§ 1-619.01 et seq.].  (Apr. 8, 2011, D.C. Law 18-371, § 1001, 58 DCR 1185.)  Prior Codifications 2001 Ed., § 2-309.01. Section References This section is referenced in § 1-523.01.