D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 27-1604

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

Rule 27-1604 - SOLICITATION OF PROPOSALS

1604.1

A request for proposals (RFP) shall be the solicitation used to communicate the District's requirements to prospective contractors when the CSP method is used.

1604.2

The contracting officer shall issue solicitations which contain all information necessary to enable prospective contractors to prepare proposals properly.

1604.3

The contracting officer shall furnish identical information concerning a proposed procurement to all prospective contractors.

1604.4

District personnel shall not provide advance knowledge or information about a future solicitation to any prospective contractor.

1604.5

Except for solicitations for information or planning purposes, the contracting officer shall not solicit proposals unless there is a definite intention to award a contract.

1604.6

Each RFP shall be publicized in accordance with the provisions of chapter 13 of this title.

1604.7

An RFP shall not be used as a solicitation for information or planning purposes.

D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 27-1604

Final Rulemaking published at 35 DCR 1447 (February 26, 1988); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 60 DCR 1136 (February 1, 2013)

Authority: Sections 204 and 1106 of the Procurement Practices Reform Act of 2010, effective April 8, 2011 (D.C. Law 18-371; D.C. Official Code §§ 2-352.04 and 2-361.06 ) (2011 Repl.).