D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 27-4604

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

Rule 27-4604 - AUTHORITY AND DUTIES OF CONTRACTING OFFICERS

4604.1

Only the CCO or a Contracting Officer shall have the authority to award, modify, or terminate contracts; provided, however, that prior to terminating any contract, the Contracting Officer shall first obtain the approval of the CCO. As necessary or appropriate in exercising his or her authority, a Contracting Officer shall request and consider the advice of specialists in auditing, law, technical disciplines, and other relevant fields.

4604.2

A Contracting Officer shall be responsible for:

(a) Making any determination and findings that may be required in connection with that procurement;

(b) Ensuring that all statutory and regulatory requirements that apply to the procurement have been identified and observed;

(c) Ensuring that all necessary preconditions to contract award have been satisfied before the contract is awarded;

(d) Maintaining the contract file, which serves as the repository for all required documentation concerning the procurement and any resulting contracts; and

(e) Ensuring that all prospective contractors participating in the procurement receive fair and impartial treatment.

D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 27-4604

Source: Notice of Emergency and Proposed Rulemaking published at 57 DCR 8507 (October 8, 2010)[EXPIRED]; as amended by Notice of Emergency and Proposed Rulemaking published at 58 DCR 3086 (April 18, 2011)[EXPIRED]; as amended by Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 58 DCR 4565, 4568 (May 27, 2011)

Authority: The Board of Directors of the Not-for-Profit Hospital Corporation (Board), pursuant to authority granted by sections 105(a), 106(6), and 111 of the Not-for-Profit Hospital Corporation Establishment Emergency Amendment Act of 2010 (Act), effective July 7, 2010 (D.C. Act 18-476; 57 DCR 6937 (August 6, 2010), and applicable sections of any subsequent substantially identical emergency, temporary, or permanent legislation.