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D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
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Title 27. CONTRACTS AND PROCUREMENT |
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Chapter 27-27. BONDS, OTHER SECURITY, AND INSURANCE |
Section 27-2709. CONSENT OF SURETY
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2709.1If a contract is modified, the contracting officer shall obtain the consent of surety in the following circumstances:
(a)When an additional bond is obtained from another surety;
(b)When no additional bond is required and the modification is beyond the scope of the original contract; or
(c)When no additional bond is required and the modification does not change the scope of the contract but increases or decreases the contract price by more than twenty-five percent (25%) or fifty thousand dollars ($50,000).
2709.2The contracting officer shall obtain the consent of surety for a novation agreement.
2709.3The contracting officer shall obtain the consent of surety when a contract is to be awarded after the deadline set for contract award unless the written commitment of the surety extends to or beyond the date the contract is signed.