5009.1 The Attorney General may delegate contracting authority to any qualified OAG employee.

5009.2 Each delegation of contracting authority under the Act shall be in writing and shall include clear instructions on the limitations of the contracting authority being delegated.

5009.3 The Attorney General shall use a form approved for each written delegation or modification of contracting authority. The executed form shall include the following:

(a) The limitations on the scope of delegated authority to be exercised;

(b) The limitations on the authority set forth in applicable laws and regulations; and

(c) The signature of the Attorney General.

5009.4 In no instance shall the individual being delegated contracting authority presume any greater contracting authority than what has been given. Any individual delegated contracting authority shall not re-delegate that authority without approval of the Attorney General.

5009.5 Termination of a Contracting Officer's appointment shall be in writing unless the written delegation or modification of authority contains a provision for automatic termination or expiration. No termination shall operate retroactively.

5009.6 Subject to compliance with these rules, Contracting Officers shall have wide latitude to exercise business judgment in conducting procurements. Consequently, the ability to exercise that discretion wisely and responsibly is an important job qualification.

5009.7 The Attorney General shall ensure that Contracting Officers periodically receive training to strengthen and update their skills and knowledge concerning procurement matters.

5009.8 The Attorney General shall publish and regularly update on the OAG Internet an updated list of authorized Contracting Officers and their authority limits.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 65 DCR 4406 (April 20, 2018).