D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 27-709

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

Rule 27-709 - TEMPORARY CERTIFICATION

709.1

The Staff Director of the Commission may issue to an applicant a temporary certification for bidding purposes only when all of the following requirements are satisfied:

(a) The applicant has submitted a completed application for certification under § 700 of this chapter.

(b) The completed application is scheduled to be reviewed by the Commission at its next scheduled meeting;

(c) The application is certifiable under § 700 based on staff review and recommendation;

(d) The Staff Director determines, given the character of the contract at issue, the likelihood of such a contract being offered again in the sheltered market, and the amount of the contract, that the applicant's inability to bid on the contract would have a detrimental effect on the development of MBE's in the District of Columbia; and

(f) The Staff Director has the approval of at least four (4) Commissioners for temporary certification for bidding purposes.

709.2

Temporary certification for bidding shall have no significance in the Commission's review of the application for certification under § 700 of this chapter.

709.3

An applicant who has received temporary certification for bidding may only bid on contracts placed in the sheltered market. An applicant shall not be qualified as a MBE to be awarded a contract placed in the sheltered market until the applicant is certified pursuant to § 700 of this chapter.

D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 27-709

Final Rulemaking published at 33 DCR 5664, 5666 (September 12, 1986)