Section 8-B3047. CONTRACTING FOR SERVICES

 

3047.1The University may obtain services from professional, non-professional, expert and consulting personnel on an individual or organizational basis when such services would be in the best interest of the University.

 

3047.2The contracting officer shall ensure that the applicable provisions of the Service Contract Act of 1965 (41 U.S.C. §§351-358) and any applicable wage determinations are incorporated in accordance with federal regulations into all solicitations for services, to include services acquired as simplified procurements.

 

3047.3Contracting for services shall not apply to the following:

 

(a)   Personnel appointments and advisory committees;

 

(b)   Personal service contracts;

 

(c)   Construction or architect-engineer services;

 

(d)  Interagency governmental or cooperative agreements where the  

       work is being performed by District, Federal or State employees    

       or employees through cooperative agreements.

 

(e)  Services obtained under contracts below the simplified     

       procurement threshold and services incidental to supply contracts   

       also are excluded from the requirements of this section, except where 

       the Service Contract Act of 1965 (41 U.S.C. §§351-358) and any

       applicable wage determinations are required.

 

3047.4The University shall ensure good management practices and contract administration techniques are used regardless of the contracting method.

 

3047.5The CCO shall ensure the following:

 

(a)   Requirements for services are clearly defined and appropriate

performance standards are developed so that the agency’s requirements can be understood by potential offerors and that performance in accordance with contract terms and conditions will meet the agency’s requirements;

(b)  Service contracts are awarded and administered in a manner that 

will provide the University its materials, supplies and services within budget and in a timely manner; and

(c)   Specific procedures are in place before contracting for services to

ensure that inherently governmental functions are performed by District personnel.

 

 

authority

D.C. Official Code § 38-1202.01 (2001 ed.)

source

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 57 DCR 2630 (March 26, 2010), as amended by Errata Notice published at 57 DCR 3485 (April 23, 2010).