D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
Title 4. HUMAN RIGHTS AND RELATIONS |
Chapter 4-11. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY REQUIREMENTS IN CONTRACTS |
Section 4-1111. PRIOR TO EXECUTION OF CONTRACT
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1111.1Upon being designated the apparent low bidder or offeror, that contractor shall submit a detailed Affirmative Action Program that sets forth the following:
(1)The composition of its current total workforce; and
(2)The composition of the workforce by race, color, national origin, and sex to be used in the performance of the contract and that of all known subcontractors that will be utilized to perform the contract.
1111.2The apparent low bidder or offeror shall submit an Affirmative Action Program in accordance with § 1104 describing the actions it will take to ensure compliance with this chapter which shall be subject, prior to the execution of any contract, to the approval of the Director.
1111.3If the Office of Human Rights does not act within ten (10) working days after the receipt of the Affirmative Action Program sent for approval, the Contracting Agency may proceed on its own determination to execute the contract.
1111.4The apparent low bidder or offeror shall submit an Affirmative Action Program within a period of time to be specified by each Contracting Agency, but which shall not exceed ten (10) working days after becoming the apparent contractor.
1111.5The apparent low bidder or offeror shall furnish all information and reports to the Contracting Agency as required by this chapter, and shall permit access to all books or records pertaining to its employment practices or worksites.
1111.6No contract subject to § 1104 shall be executed by the Contracting Agency, if the apparent low bidder or offeror does not submit an Affirmative Action Program, or if the Program has been disapproved in writing by the Director.
1111.7If there is disagreement between the contractor and the Contracting Officer as to the adequacy of the Affirmative Action Program, the matter shall be referred to the Director for a decision.