Section 19-308. SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT

 

308.1The CCO shall take all reasonable steps to avoid using sole source procurements.

 

308.2The CCO may procure goods, services, or construction on a sole source basis without following the procedures set forth in sections 304, 305, and 306 if the CCO:

 

(a)makes a written determination that the minimum needs of the Authority can only be met by such goods, services or construction and that the proposed sole source is the only source capable of providing them; or

 

(b)makes a written determination that such goods, services or construction related to a transaction by the Authority regarding real property which it owns, intends to acquire, or which is under its control.

 

308.3 The CCO’s written determination shall include the following:

 

(a)for a determination made under subsection 308.2(a):

 

(1)a description of the Authority’s requirement, including the estimated cost;

 

(2)an explanation of the unique nature of the procurement and of the contractor’s unique qualifications;

 

(3)a determination that the costs to the Authority will be fair and reasonable; and

 

(4)a description of the market survey conducted and list of potential sources contacted, or an explanation for why such description or list was not possible.

 

(b) for a determination under subsection 308.2(b):

 

(1) a description of the goods, services or construction which are related to the real property transaction;

 

(2) the estimated cost to the Authority of the related goods, services or construction; and

 

(3) a determination that the costs to the Authority of the goods, services or construction will be fair and reasonable.

 

308.4The CCO shall include all applicable standard contract clauses in any procurement made under Sections 308.2 and 308.3.

 

308.5The CCO may enter into agreements to sponsor, or otherwise provide funding and/or in-kind services to, events that promote tourism, leisure travel, sports, sports teams, recreational events or entertainment events on a sole source basis without following the procedures set forth in sections 304, 305, 306, or this Section 308.   In entering into any such agreement(s), the CCO shall ensure that the Authority’s support is publicly recognized through methods which may include, but shall not be limited to, display of the Authority’s marks, logos or brands during the sponsored event; press or media advisories; and, signage.

 

 

authority

The Board of Directors of the Washington Convention and Sports Authority (“Authority”), pursuant to section 203 of the Washington Convention Center Authority Act of 1994, D.C. Law 10-188, D.C. Code § 10-1201.03 as amended (the “Act”).

source

Final Rulemaking published at 44 DCR 4907, 4915-16 (August 22, 1997); as amended by Final Rulemaking at 49 DCR 10814 (November 29, 2002); as amended by Final Rulemaking at 54 DCR 003461-003462 (April 20, 2007); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 57 DCR 6433 (July 23, 2010).

EditorNote

Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 58 DCR 9261 renamed chapter 3, "Washington Convention and Sports Authority: Procurement." Chapter 3 was formerly entitled, "Washington Convention Center: Procurement."