Section 27-806. DEPARTMENT PROCESS FOR CERTIFIED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE STATUS

 

806.1  Upon receipt of an application for certification as a CBE, the Director shall conduct a preliminary review of the submission for compliance with the requirements of the Act and this chapter and take one of the following actions:

(a) If the application is complete, it shall be accepted for review by the Department; or

(b) If the application is incomplete or lacks the required verification, it shall be returned to the applicant with a notice indicating the need for additional actions or materials in order for the application to be accepted for review.

 

806.2  The Director, or his/her designee, may conduct site inspections and hold interviews or discussions with an applicant or applicant's representative(s) as part of the review process.

 

806.3  Upon completion of the Department’s review, the Director shall determine the eligibility of the applicant and advise the applicant in writing of the determination regarding its application.  The Department shall deny an application if the applicant fails to demonstrate eligibility for certification. 

 

806.4  In addition to the information supplied in the application and documents accompanying the application, the Director may require an applicant to supply or provide access to additional information and documents relevant to the Department’s investigation and determination of the applicant's eligibility as a CBE. 

 

806.5  An applicant shall report to the Department any changes that may affect the eligibility for certification of the applicant.

 

806.6  Upon the denial of an application for certification, the Department shall not accept, review, or evaluate for a period of six (6) months from the date the applicant receives notice of the decision to deny certification:

(a)  Amendments to or new information on the denied application; or

(b)  A new certification application from the applicant, its agent(s), representative(s), or other members of the public on the applicant's behalf.

 

authority

Section 2372 of the Small, Local, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Development and Assistance Act of 2005 (Act), effective October 20, 2005 (D.C. Law 16-33; D.C. Official Code § 2-218.72)(2009 Supp.) and Mayor’s Order 2009-58, dated April 15, 2009.

source

Final Rulemaking published at 39 DCR 9052 (December 4, 1992); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 56 DCR 8439 (October 23, 2009), incorporating by reference text of Proposed Rulemaking published at 56 DCR 5622, 5628 (July 10, 2009).