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D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
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Title 7. EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS |
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Chapter 7-16. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA RETIREMENT BOARD PROCUREMENT RULES |
Section 7-1608. METHODS OF PROCUREMENT
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1608.1Board procurements shall be conducted using a method or combination of methods which:
(a)Serve the Board’s interest considering price, delivery, quality, effect on the Board’s operations and services, and other factors affecting the Board’s interests; and
(b)Deal fairly with offerors and contractors.
1608.2The Board may use any of the following methods of procurement:
(a)Sealed Bids;
(b)Competitive Proposals;
(c)Small Purchases;
(d)Commercial Item Purchases;
(e)Expedited Purchases;
(f)Limited Competition Purchases;
(g)Joint Procurements;
(h)Rider Procurements;
(i)General Services Administration Schedule/District Supply Schedule Purchases; or
(j)Unsolicited Proposals.
1608.3The Board may select and employ a project delivery method determined to be appropriate to the specific contract and to serve the Board’s interests.
1608.4Each solicitation shall clearly indicate the type or types of contract that will be used for the specific procurement.
1608.5All contracts, except as provided in § 1610.5 for emergencies, shall be in writing.
1608.6Dividing Procurements Prohibited: Procurements shall not be divided as a means to circumvent the competitive process, or to avoid the procedures applicable to procurements of greater value.
1608.5The use of cost plus a percentage of cost contracts is prohibited.