D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 19-2823

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 24, June 14, 2024

Rule 19-2823 - ANTI-COMPETITIVE PRACTICES AMONG OFFERORS

2823.1

For the purpose of this section, "an anti-competitive practice" is a practice among offerors or potential offerors which reduces or eliminates competition or restrains trade. An anticompetitive practice may result from an agreement or understanding among competitors to submit collusive offers.

2823.2

The contracting officer shall be alert and sensitive to conditions to the market place and may conduct studies of past procurements such as, but not limited to, the following:

(a) A study of the history of a supply, service, or construction item over a period of time sufficient to determine any significant patterns or changes;

(b) A review of similar Board contract awards over a period of time; or

(c) Consultation with outside sources of information, such as offerors who have competed for similar Board business in the past, but who are no longer competing for such business.

2823.3

When collusion or anti-competitive practices are suspected among any offerors, a notice of the relevant facts shall be transmitted to the Corporation Counsel of the District of Columbia.

D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 19-2823

Final Rulemaking published at 37 DCR 4081, 4109-10 (June 22, 1990)