1602 SOLICITATION OF PROPOSALS

1602.1 A request for proposals ("RFP") shall be the solicitation used to communicate the District's requirements to prospective contractors when the competitive sealed proposal ("CSP") method is used. Each RFP shall conform to the uniform contract format specified in §1501 of chapter 15 of this title.

1602.2 The contracting officer shall issue written solicitations which contain all information necessary to enable prospective contractors to prepare proposals properly.

1602.3 The contracting officer shall furnish identical information concerning a proposed procurement to all prospective contractors receiving the RFP.

1602.4 District personnel shall not provide advance knowledge or information about a future solicitation to any prospective contractor.

1602.5 Except for solicitations for information or planning purposes, the contracting officer shall not solicit proposals unless there is a definite intention to award a contract.

1602.6 The contracting officer shall establish, maintain, and use lists of potential sources.

1602.7 Each RFP shall be publicized in accordance with the provisions of chapter 13 of this title.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 35 DCR 1446 (February 26, 1988).