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DC Code § 2-353.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 3A - Government Procurement|Subchapter III - Contractor Standards|§ 2-353.02. Determination of contractor responsibility

(a) Prior to awarding a contract, the District shall make a determination, in accordance with the process established under § 2-353.01, that the prospective contractor has the necessary capacity to perform in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract. (b) For all contracts to exceed $100,000, a potential contractor shall complete and submit with its bid or offer a certification developed by OCP to provide information needed to determine if a prospective contractor is responsible. The certification shall be signed under the penalty of perjury. (c) After the contract is awarded, if the District learns that the contractor certified false information, the District may terminate the contract. The contractor shall update its responses in the certification during the term of the contract within 60 days of a material change in a response to its prior questionnaire and prior to the exercise of an option year contract. The District may consider failure of the contractor to update the certification with this information as material breach of the contract and invoke remedies pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. Information within the certification may be made available to the public, except to the extent that any information is exempt from disclosure. (d) A determination by the CPO that a prospective contractor is non-responsible shall be final. The determination of non-responsibility shall not be overturned unless arbitrary or capricious. (e) Upon determining that a prospective contractor is non-responsible, the CPO shall consider whether the contractor should be suspended or debarred pursuant to the procedure and criteria of § 2-359.07. (f) Contractors shall ensure that their subcontractors meet the criteria for responsibility pursuant to § 2-353.01. (g) Information about a prospective or current contractor relevant to a contractor’s responsibility, or lack thereof, may be submitted for consideration to the CPO by a member of the general public.  (Apr. 8, 2011, D.C. Law 18-371, § 302, 58 DCR 1185.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 2-351.04.
DC Code § 2-354.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 3A - Government Procurement|Subchapter IV - Source Selection and Contract Formation|§ 2-354.01. Source selection methods

(a)(1) Except as otherwise authorized by law, all District government contracts shall be awarded by: (A) Competitive sealed bidding pursuant to § 2-354.02; (B) Competitive sealed proposals pursuant to § 2-354.03; (C) Sole source procurements pursuant to § 2-354.04; (D) Emergency procurements pursuant to § 2-354.05; (E) Human care procurements pursuant to § 2-354.06; (F) Small purchase procurements pursuant to § 2-354.07; (G) Special pilot procurements pursuant to § 2-354.08; (H) Reverse auctions pursuant to § 2-354.09; (I) Procurements through a General Services Administration schedule pursuant to § 2-354.10; (J) Cooperative agreements pursuant to § 2-354.11; (K) Procurements through the DCSS pursuant to § 2-354.12; or (L) Infrastructure facilities and services pursuant to subchapter VI of this chapter. (2) The CPO shall publish annually on the Internet a report on the number of and dollar value of contracts executed under each source selection method. (b) Repealed. (c)(1) To the maximum extent practicable, each District government agency subject to the provisions of this chapter pursuant to § 2-351.05(a) shall solicit each contract in an amount in excess of $100,000, not including contracts for goods or services obtained pursuant to the District of Columbia Supply Schedule, through the electronic procurement system operated and maintained by the Chief Procurement Officer pursuant to § 2-352.04(b)(9). (2) Paragraph (1) of this subsection shall not apply to an agency that continues to employ the same electronic procurement system that it operated or maintained as of April 10, 2018; provided, that the agency shall comply with paragraph (1) of this subsection upon the expiration of the useful life of such system; provided further, that the agency may operate and maintain such system, but shall not expend any funds to upgrade or improve such system or acquire a new system.  (Apr. 8, 2011, D.C. Law 18-371, § 401, 58 DCR 1185; Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-158, § 3(i), 63 DCR 10752; July 3, 2018, D.C. Law 22-121, § 3(a), 65 DCR 5083.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 2-356.02. Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 3(i) of Procurement Integrity, Transparency, and Accountability Emergency Amendment Act of 2016 (D.C. Act 21-504, Oct. 13, 2016, 63 DCR 12942).
DC Code § 2-354.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 3A - Government Procurement|Subchapter IV - Source Selection and Contract Formation|§ 2-354.02. Competitive sealed bids

(a) Contracts exceeding $100,000 shall be awarded by competitive sealed bidding unless the CPO issues a determination and findings that use of competitive sealed bidding is not practicable or not in the best interests of the District. (b) Bids shall be solicited through an Invitation for Bids. (c) The Invitation for Bids may include special standards of responsibility to ensure that bidders are properly qualified to perform the work. (d) The Invitation for Bids shall state whether an award shall be made on the basis of the lowest bid price or the lowest evaluated bid price. If the lowest evaluated bid price basis is used, the objective measurable criteria to be utilized shall be set forth in the Invitation for Bids. (e)(1) The CPO shall provide public notice of the Invitation for Bids of not less than 14 days for contracts, unless the CPO issues a determination and findings that it is appropriate to shorten the notice period to a period of not less than 3 days. In making the determination and findings, the CPO shall consider factors including the complexity of the procurement, the type of goods or services being purchased, and the impact of a shortened notice period on competition. (2)(A) The CPO shall maintain an Internet site that provides prospective contractors with public notice of opportunities to bid, notice of contract awards, and other relevant information about District procurements. (B) Public notice of an Invitation for Bids may include publication in newspapers or trade publications considered to be appropriate by the CPO to give adequate public notice. (f) Bids shall be opened publicly at the time and place designated in the Invitation for Bids; provided, that the opening may be conducted in a publicly accessible electronic forum. Each bid, with the name of the bidder and price offering contained therein, shall be recorded and be open to public inspection. (g) The contract shall be awarded after completion of evaluation procedures for competitive sealed bids. (h) Correction or withdrawal of bids shall be allowed only to the extent permitted by rules issued pursuant to this chapter.  (Apr. 8, 2011, D.C. Law 18-371, § 402, 58 DCR 1185.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 1-301.110a, § 2-351.04, § 2-354.01, § 2-355.02, and § 2-356.02.
DC Code § 2-354.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 3A - Government Procurement|Subchapter IV - Source Selection and Contract Formation|§ 2-354.04. Sole source procurements

(a) A contract may be awarded through noncompetitive negotiations when there is only one source for the required good or service. (b) The CPO shall make a determination and findings justifying the sole source procurement. (c) Notice of intent to enter into a sole source contract shall be posted on the Internet at least 10 days prior to award. The notice shall include: (1) The determination and findings required by subsection (b) of this section; (2) A description of the item to be procured; and (3) The intended sole source contractor. (d) The contract shall be made available online within 7 days of the contract award.  (Apr. 8, 2011, D.C. Law 18-371, § 404, 58 DCR 1185.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 2-354.01, § 2-355.02, and § 2-356.02.
DC Code § 2-354.05 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 3A - Government Procurement|Subchapter IV - Source Selection and Contract Formation|§ 2-354.05. Emergency procurements

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, a contract may be awarded through an emergency procurement as defined by rules: (1) When there is an imminent threat to the public health, welfare, property, or safety; or (2) To prevent or minimize serious disruption in agency operations. (b) Emergency procurements shall be made with as much competition as is practicable under the circumstances, based on the judgment and determination of the contracting officer. (c) The contracting officer may issue oral orders or notices to proceed to contractors to provide services or goods to the District; provided, that the directive shall be reduced to writing within 3 business days after issuance and funding for the services or goods provided shall be certified by the appropriate fiscal official. (d) Emergency procurement procedures shall not be used for contracts exceeding 90 days; provided, that if the development time for the good or service exceeds 90 days, the contract shall not exceed 120 days. (e) The CPO shall make a determination and findings justifying the emergency procurement. (f) Notice of all emergency procurements shall be made available on the Internet no more than 7 days after the contract is awarded. The notice shall include: (1) The determination and findings required by subsection (e) of this section; (2) A description of the item to be procured; (3) The designated contractor; and (4) A copy of the contract.  (Apr. 8, 2011, D.C. Law 18-371, § 405, 58 DCR 1185.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 2-354.01, § 2-356.02, and § 31-3422.
DC Code § 2-354.06 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 3A - Government Procurement|Subchapter IV - Source Selection and Contract Formation|§ 2-354.06. Human care procurements

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the CPO may award a human care agreement for a human care service if the human care service to be provided is: (1) Negotiated on a fee for service or unit-rate basis using benchmarks and quantifiable measurements that shall be uniformly applied to providers of the same service; (2) Purchased at rates adopted by rule; or (3) One that an agency typically purchases as needs arise, but for which the quantity, rate of utilization, delivery areas, or specific beneficiaries of the service cannot be accurately estimated at the outset of the procurement process. (b) If a human care agreement for a human care service is to be awarded, the CPO shall publish a request for qualifications that: (1) States the general requirements for the service; and (2) Requests interested service providers to respond in writing with a statement of their qualifications to perform the service on a form prescribed by the CPO. (c) The CPO shall retain statements of qualifications submitted by providers for 3 years. (d) The CPO may conduct negotiations for a human care agreement with any responsible service provider who has submitted a statement of qualifications, without any additional public notice or solicitation required, to satisfy all or part of the District’s anticipated requirements for a particular human care service. (e) Before conducting negotiations with a service provider, the CPO shall issue a determination and findings that the service provider is responsible in accordance with subchapter III of this chapter. (f) The CPO may authorize the use of vouchers to authorize the delivery of service provided by service providers who enter into human care agreements. (g) The CPO shall provide public notice of the award of a human care agreement pursuant to this section on the Internet. (h) The human care agreement shall identify the services to be rendered during the term of the agreement and shall set forth the terms and conditions of any purchases issued pursuant to the agreement. The contracting officer shall include in each human care agreement the following information: (1) A statement that the human care agreement is not a commitment to purchase any quantity of a particular good or service covered under the agreement; and (2) A statement that the District is obligated only to the extent that authorized purchases are made pursuant to the human care agreement.  (Apr. 8, 2011, D.C. Law 18-371, § 406, 58 DCR 1185.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 2-351.04 and § 2-354.01.
DC Code § 2-354.07 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 3A - Government Procurement|Subchapter IV - Source Selection and Contract Formation|§ 2-354.07. Small purchase procurements

(a) The CPO may establish a streamlined process for entering into contracts for goods and services not exceeding $100,000. The process shall set forth: (1) Requirements for basic competition, including solicitation of contracts or orders from multiple vendors; (2) A noncompetitive process for entering into contracts under a dollar threshold established by the CPO not to exceed $10,000; and (3) Requirements that purchases be made transparent. (a-1) The Tax Revision Commission may establish a streamlined noncompetitive process for entering into contracts for goods and services not exceeding $40,000. (b) Procurement requirements shall not be parceled, split, divided, or purchased over a period of time to avoid the $100,000 limitation of subsection (a) of this section or the $40,000 limitation of subsection (a-1) of this section. (c) The CPO shall implement standards to monitor small purchase procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, and policies.  (Apr. 8, 2011, D.C. Law 18-371, § 407, 58 DCR 1185; Dec. 24, 2013, D.C. Law 20-61, § 7143(b), 60 DCR 12472.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 2-352.01, § 2-354.01, and § 2-356.02. Effect of Amendments The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 20-61 added (a-1); and added “or the $40,000 limitation of subsection (a-1) of this section” in (b). Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 3(b) of the Tax Revision Commission Report Extension and Procurement Streamlining Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-19, March 1, 2013, 60 DCR 3974, 20 DCSTAT 476). For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 3(b) of the Tax Revision Commission Report Extension and Procurement Streamlining Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-67, May 15, 2013, 60 DCR 7232, 20 DCSTAT 1417). For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 7143(b) 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) amendment of this section, see § 7143(b) 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). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 days) amendment of this section, see § 3(b) of the Tax Revision Commission Report Extension and Procurement Streamlining Temporary Amendment Act of 2013 (D.C. Law 20-5, May 18, 2013, 60 DCR 4667, 20 DCSTAT 1272). Short Title Section 7141 of D.C. Law 20-61 provided that Subtitle N of Title VII of the act may be cited as the “Tax Revision Commission Extension and Procurement Streamlining Amendment Act of 2013”. Editor's Notes Applicability of D.C. Law 20-61: Section 11001 of D.C. Law 20-61 provided that, except as otherwise provided, the act shall apply as of October 1, 2013.
DC Code § 2-354.08 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 3A - Government Procurement|Subchapter IV - Source Selection and Contract Formation|§ 2-354.08. Special pilot procurements

(a) The CPO may, with prior public notice and in accordance with rules issued pursuant to this chapter, award a contract without competitive sealed bidding or competitive sealed proposals if it is determined that an unusual or unique situation exists that makes the application of all requirements of competitive sealed bidding or competitive sealed proposals not in the public interest. (b) A special pilot procurement under this section shall be made with as much competition as is practicable under the circumstances. (c) A special pilot procurement under this section shall require a determination and findings setting forth the reasons warranting the special procurement and for the selection of the particular contractor. (d) The CPO shall post the notice of award and the determination and findings on the Internet within 7 days after the execution and approval of a special pilot procurement. (e) An unusual or unique situation justifying a special pilot procurement under this section shall include a contract made to: (1) Satisfy a new and unique District requirement; or (2) Obtain a new technology.  (Apr. 8, 2011, D.C. Law 18-371, § 408, 58 DCR 1185.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 2-354.01 and § 2-356.02.
DC Code § 2-354.09 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 3A - Government Procurement|Subchapter IV - Source Selection and Contract Formation|§ 2-354.09. Auctions

(a)(1) The CPO may procure goods or services through reverse auction via the Internet when it is determined that the reverse auction bidding method is the most effective method for the District. (2) The CPO may place any requirement for a good or service on an established Internet reverse auction exchange that would allow any bidder to competitively bid down the price of that good or service over a set period of time established by the CPO. (3) The CPO may establish an online auction for the purposes of executing reverse auction transactions on behalf of the District. (b)(1) The CPO may dispose of or sell surplus goods through standard auction via the Internet. (2) The CPO may place any surplus goods on an established standard auction exchange on the Internet that would allow any person, excluding any employee of the disposing District agency, to competitively acquire surplus personal property or goods from the District. (3) The CPO may establish a standard auction exchange on the Internet for the purpose of executing standard auction transactions on behalf of the District government.  (Apr. 8, 2011, D.C. Law 18-371, § 409, 58 DCR 1185.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 2-354.01.
DC Code § 2-354.10 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 3A - Government Procurement|Subchapter IV - Source Selection and Contract Formation|§ 2-354.10. General Services Administration schedules

(a) The CPO may procure goods or services through a General Services Administration schedule pursuant to 40 U.S.C. § 502(a)(3) and 40 U.S.C. § 602(c). (b) The CPO shall ensure that the price of any contract entered into under subsection (a) of this section is reasonable.  (Apr. 8, 2011, D.C. Law 18-371, § 410, 58 DCR 1185.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 2-354.01.
DC Code § 2-354.11 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 3A - Government Procurement|Subchapter IV - Source Selection and Contract Formation|§ 2-354.11. Cooperative purchasing

(a) The CPO may, and is encouraged to, participate in, sponsor, conduct, or administer cooperative purchasing agreements for the procurement of goods, services, or construction. (b) Cooperative purchasing agreements entered into by the District government shall be in accordance with, to the extent practicable, all laws and rules of the District government with respect to contracting, and shall be consistent with laws and rules of the United States government that apply specifically to the District. (c) An agency shall not enter into or participate in a cooperative purchasing agreement unless that participation is authorized by the CPO or a designee pursuant to the delegated contracting authority in § 2-352.01. (d) The CPO may charge and collect an administrative fee for serving as the lead jurisdiction on a cooperative agreement and may receive any rebates or other fees for participating in a cooperative agreement. The CPO shall deposit such fees in the District of Columbia Supply Schedule, Purchase Card, and Training Fund established in § 2-361.03.  (Apr. 8, 2011, D.C. Law 18-371, § 411, 58 DCR 1185.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 2-354.01 and § 2-356.02.
DC Code § 2-354.12 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 2 - Government Administration|Chapter 3A - Government Procurement|Subchapter IV - Source Selection and Contract Formation|§ 2-354.12. District of Columbia Supply Schedule

(a) There is established a District of Columbia Supply Schedule program under which contracts may be awarded to certified business enterprises. The DCSS program may consist of multiple award schedules or other procurement programs established by the CPO. (b) A DCSS contract may be awarded by: (1) Any source selection method authorized by subchapter IV of this chapter; (2) A contract with a contractor who maintains a price agreement or schedule with any federal agency so long as the contract does not authorize a price higher than is contained in the contract between the federal agency and the contractor; or (3) A contract with a contractor who agrees to adopt the same pricing schedule for the same goods or services as that of a contractor who maintains a price agreement or schedule with any federal agency if the contract does not authorize a price higher than is contained in the contract between the federal agency and the contractor. (c) An agency may refuse to award a contract or procurement set aside pursuant to subchapter IX-A of Chapter 2 of this title, [§ 2-218.01 et seq.], and may thereafter issue the contract or procurement in the open market if the agency determines in writing that the bids for the contract or procurement set aside for a small business enterprise are believed to be 12% or more above the likely price on the open market.  (Apr. 8, 2011, D.C. Law 18-371, § 412, 58 DCR 1185.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 2-354.01 and § 2-356.02.