Section 27-2308. STOP WORK ORDERS

 

2308.1A contracting officer may issue a stop-work order, when appropriate, if work stoppage is required to protect the best interests of the District in circumstances such as advancement in the state-of-the-art production, engineering breakthroughs, or realignment of programs.

 

2308.2A contracting officer may issue a stop-work order only if it is advisable to suspend work pending the contracting officer's decision regarding continuation of the work and a contract modification providing for the suspension is not feasible.

 

2308.3A contracting officer shall not use a stop-work order in place of a termination notice after a decision to terminate has been made.

 

2308.4Each stop-work order shall include the following:

 

(a)A description of the work to be stopped;

 

(b)Instructions concerning the contractor's issuance of further orders for materials or services;

 

(c)Guidance to the contractor on action to be taken on any subcontracts; and

 

(d)Any applicable suggestions to the contractor for minimizing costs.

 

2308.5Promptly after issuing the stop-work order, the contracting officer shall discuss the stop-work order with the contractor and may, if necessary, modify the order based on the discussion.

 

2308.6As soon as feasible after a stop-work order is issued, but before its expiration, the contracting officer shall take appropriate action to do one (1) of the following:

 

(a)Terminate the contract;

 

(b)Cancel the stop-work order; or

 

(c)If necessary, extend the period of the stop-work order.

 

source

Final Rulemaking published at 35 DCR 1552 (February 26, 1988).