Section 27-2200. RESPONSIBLE PROSPECTIVE CONTRACTORS

 

2200.1The contracting officer shall make purchases from and award contracts only to responsible contractors.

 

2200.2The contracting officer shall not make a purchase or award unless the contracting officer has determined in writing that the prospective contractor is responsible in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

 

2200.3In the absence of information clearly indicating that the prospective contractor is responsible, the contracting officer shall make a determination of nonresponsibility.

 

2200.4To be determined responsible, a prospective contractor shall meet all of the following requirements:

 

(a)Financial resources adequate to perform the contract or the ability to obtain them;

 

(b)Ability to comply with the required or proposed delivery or performance schedule, taking into consideration all existing commercial and governmental business commitments;

 

(c)A satisfactory performance record;

 

(d)A satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics;

 

(e)The necessary organization, experience, accounting and operational controls, and technical skills or the ability to obtain them;

 

(f)Compliance with the applicable District licensing and tax laws and regulations;

 

(g)The necessary production, construction, and technical equipment and facilities or the ability to obtain them; and

 

(h)Other qualifications and eligibility criteria necessary to receive an award under applicable laws and regulations.

 

2200.5If the contracting officer determines that the price bid or offered by a prospective contractor is so low as to appear unreasonable or unrealistic, the contracting officer may determine the prospective contractor to be nonresponsible.

 

authority

D.C. Code §§ 1-1181; Mayor's Order 2002-207.

source

Final Rulemaking published at 35 DCR 1525 (February 26, 1988).