D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 27, r. 27-1504

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 43, October 25, 2024

Rule 27-1504 - INVITATION FOR BIDS IN THE SET-ASIDE MARKET

1504.1

Before the contracting officer restricts an IFB to the small business set-aside market, the contracting officer shall determine that:

(a) There is a reasonable expectation that bids will be obtained from at least two (2) responsible certified small business enterprises certified by the Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD); and

(b) An award will be made at reasonable prices.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 27, r. 27-1504

Final Rulemaking published at 35 DCR 1423 (February 26, 1988); as amended by Notice of Emergency and Proposed Rulemaking published at 59 DCR 3714 (March 6, 2012)[EXPIRED]; as amended by Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 59 DCR 6290, 6291 (June 1, 2012)

Section 1504 is formerly entitled, "Telegraphic Bids." Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 59 DCR 6290 (June 1, 2012) replaced the section with a new section entitled, "Invitation for Bids in the Set-Aside Market."

Authority: The Chief Procurement Officer of the District of Columbia (CPO), pursuant to the authority set forth in sections 401, 402, 409, 414, 1102, and 1106 of the Procurement Practices Reform Act of 2010, effective April 8, 2011 (D.C. Law 18-371; D.C. Official Code §§ 2-354.01, 2-354.04, 2-354.14, 2-361.02 and 2-361.06 (2011 Repl.)) (Act).