D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 27-4623

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

Rule 27-4623 - THE CONTRACTING OFFICER'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

4623.1

The Contracting Officer has overall responsibility for the contract's administration. Among other things, this requires the Contracting Officer:

(a) To monitor whether goods or services are delivered or completed on schedule and conform to contract requirements;

(b) To ensure that any contractually required inspection or acceptance procedures are followed;

(c) To monitor the contractor's compliance with any subcontracting requirements contained in the contract; and

(d) To identify and attempt to resolve issues or problems that arise during contract performance.

4623.2

The Contracting Officer has the authority to take the following actions:

(a) Authorize contract payments;

(b) Exercise contract options;

(c) Terminate the contract; and

(d) Modify the contract.

4623.3

Prior to terminating a contract, the Contracting Officer shall first obtain the approval of the CCO.

4623.4

No representative of the Hospital, including a Contracting Officer, shall:

(a) Act in a manner that misleads a contractor regarding the limits of his or her authority; or

(b) Direct or encourage a contractor to perform work that has not been properly authorized.

D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 27-4623

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, 4590 (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.